Ahead of tomorrow's #CSW68, the ICGBV, Roisin Gallagher, Coordinator and Mary Van Lieshout, Co-Chair met Tom Crowley, Margaret Martin, Jane Ann Duffy and Minister Helen McEntee. Excited to see the launch of the Consortium's policy paper, "Tracking the money towards ending GBV"

Encouraging to learn United Nations CSW of decreasing maternal mortality rates, increasing enrolment and retention of girls in school in Sierra Leone and the updated Sexual Violence Act Isata Mahoi Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN @irishmissionun @SLMissionUN Amb Amara Sowa Rainbo Initiative Daniel Kettor

Today, at the United Nations CSW in NY, ICGBV, led by Coordinator Róisín Gallagher & Co-Chair Mary Van Lieshout of GOAL Global, sheds light on gender equality funding mechanisms at a vital side event. Read more ⏬ bit.ly/3IxTdJA #CSW68 #EndGBV

🌟 Today, Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence (ICGBV), chaired by GOAL, joins the Irish delegation to the 68th United Nations CSW in NY. Róisín Gallagher, ICGBV Coordinator, shares insights from "Tracking the Money Towards Ending GBV" policy paper. #CSW68 #EndGBV #CSW Irish Aid Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3TzIcxA

📣 ICGBV is seeking experts in GBV research for a desk-based project on survivor-led accountability initiatives. Apply by May 22, 12 PM (UTC+1) gbv.ie/invitation-to-… #endGBV #research #tender #consultant

Empowerment starts with understanding 🌟 #AWorldWhere sexual health is destigmatised and accessible to all is one where we take a step closer to gender equality, a key pillar in ending GBV 💪 #SexualHealthAwareness #EndGBV IFPA Countdown2030Europe UNFPA Irish Foreign Ministry #ICPD30

The ICGBV's Chair, Siobhan Walsh, was recently honoured for her dedication and commitment to humanitarian relief. The GOAL Global CEO was celebrated for her 30 year contribution to humanitarianism. Congratulations Siobhán! limerickpost.ie/2024/05/16/lim…

This Pride Month, the ICGBV recognises the members of the LGBTQIA+ community and the violence they face, particularly GBV against trans people. Read our full statement on LinkedIn: lnkd.in/gXYSGtvV #EndGBV #Pride

Kudos to the IWGGBV-SL for their policy brief on Sierra Leone’s Sexual Offences Act, offering insights and actionable steps for improvement. Exciting progress as recommendations reach the Ministry, setting the stage for collaboration and impactful change. gbv.ie/iwggbv-sl/

ICGBV calls for increase of GBV funding, beyond current levels of <1% ODA (OECD) & 0.69% Humanitarian funding (OCHA) at the Consultation of the National Report on Beijing Platform for Action #EndGBV

New research from Plan International and CNN has found that 1 in 10 girls and young women reported having harmful online experiences daily. The impact of these online experiences has led to the survey participants feeling sad and anxious: ow.ly/JZRx50SI16F #AsEquals

#SchoolMeals 👏 can 👏 change 👏 the 👏 world 👏 It’s not just about nutrition - they encourage girls to stay in school, keeping them safe from #ChildMarriage, and prevent children from being forced into #ChildLabour. Learn more: bit.ly/3QFbrNZ #ENOUGH

Today, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we share the powerful voices of Indigenous women like Margarita from Lote Ocho: "We want to let the world know what happened to us... to avoid this happening again to other women and to the next generation." Read more: trocaire.org/news/we-want-t…

.#OnWorldHumanitarianDay2024, our founder, Ifrah Ahmed was honored with the Somali Humanitarian Award at a ceremony in Mogadishu organized by the #SomaliVolunteeringWorkForum. The award recognized her dedication to saving lives & supporting vulnerable communities.#ActForHumanity.

📢 The ICGBV 2023 Annual Report is out! 2023 saw GOAL take over hosting and major progress, including presenting at the UN. Check out our events, research, and campaigns in the full report. 🔗gbv.ie/wp-content/upl… #EndGBV

18-year-old Venta from Indonesia aims to end early marriage in her community and #BeatTheClock. This is Venta's Plan: 🙅‍♀️Stop child marriage 📚Become a peer educator 📢Join the Youth Advisory Panel #UntilWeAreAllEqual #EndChildMarriage

🔺Sudanese women and girls face risks of harassment and violence in transit centres. To address this, we set up emergency help desks where they can report concerns and get the help they need. Let's work together to ensure safety for every woman and girl! 🔒 #SudanCrisis

ICGBV Chair and GOAL Global CEO Siobhan Walsh joined Mary Robinson and ICGBV Members, Trócaire, Concern Worldwide and World Vision Ireland, to call for immediate action on the #SudanCrisis. In her speech, Siobhan Walsh emphasised the high rates of GBV occurring in Sudan. #EndGBV

🗨️Did you know? In the face of war, disasters, and crises, #women and #girls are disproportionately affected. ➡️ActionAid Ireland works tirelessly to equip them with the tools they need to become unstoppable #leaders for a fairer world.

"What is happening in Sudan is appalling, and what is even more appalling is the lack of world attention, you would almost say, close on indifference, which is truly shocking." Mary Robinson speaking at our Sudan Emergency Briefing this week.