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Northside Today: Irish Penal Reform Trust

admin February 8, 2022

Since 2017, IPRT has been reporting on progress in standards across the Irish penal system. Through its annual report series – entitled Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) – IPRT has measured progress in the penal system against international human rights standards…

The Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2021

admin October 12, 2021

Deputy Director Olive Moore from frontline defenders joins Joe Byrne to discuss The Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival showcasing and highlighting the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world.

Two Moons – Listen To My Story

George Mulcahy June 16, 2020

In highlighting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Near fm presents an audio performance titled ‘Listen to My Story’ Performed by Dutch jazz singer, Lou van Laake, and under the direction of the Gaiety School of Acting, the performance features a dramatised…

The Irish Latin American Connection – Programme 4: The Irish in Solidarity, Casement and Human Rights

admin March 30, 2017

The Irish Latin American Connection is a 4 part series of programmes that looks at the experiences of Irish people who have in the recent past lived and campaigned for causes in Latin America. We will examine their motives for travelling, their contribution to the countries…

Sheehy Skeffington School

admin April 8, 2014

Declan Ralph talks to Brigid Bergin Mooney about the upcoming Sheehy Skeffington School event on Saturday, April 12th. http://www.sheehyskeffingtonschool.org/

Pat Guerin interviews Pauline Lee for Global Solidarity

admin February 11, 2013

The Brief Thursday 12th April, 2012.

admin April 13, 2012

Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard. Cahir O’Higgins joins the panel to discuss: Trayvon Martin, Sheriffs’ powers, Charles Manson, Art Thieves, Apple and price fixing allegations, international litigation in the U.K. and extradition to the U.S.A. Solicitor Aine Fleming on…

Culture Shots #27

admin February 28, 2012

Culture Shots #27 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud On Culture Shots programme 27 Mariaam Bhatti interviews Grainne O’Toole, Workplace Rights Project Leader with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI). Later on we hear excerpts from a speech…

Culture Shots #25

admin February 22, 2012

Culture Shots #25 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud Culture Shots programme 25 takes a closer look at Belong To’s new project for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Eoin Drinan interviews Marissa Ryan, the…

Culture Shots #24

admin February 14, 2012

Culture Shots #24 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud Culture Shots programme 24 marks World Radio Day with interviews exploring the potential of radio as a tool for advancing the realization of Human Rights. First up, Marie Lall…

Culture Shots #12

admin October 11, 2011

Culture Shots #12 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud This is the twelfth show of Culture Shots, part of a series of 13 programmes examining the meaning of culture and promoting intercultural understanding. Tonight’s programme focuses on Ireland’s…

Culture Shots #9

admin September 19, 2011

Culture Shots #9 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud This is the ninth show of Culture Shots, part of a series of 13 programmes examining the meaning of culture and promoting intercultural understanding. Tonight’s programme focuses on the…