February 2022

A placard saying 'I am Uplift' being held by two hands

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Here’s what we’ve been up to so far in 2022

It's only February, and already our community has achieved so much this year. So, make yourself a cup of tea, relax and enjoy the read. Whether it’s been signing a petition, emailing or calling your local politicians, chipping in for research, a billboard, a newspaper ad - without you, our…

Alex Barton24th February 2022

Title text says Join the #StopSettlements campaign - sign the petition and share it with your community at uplift.ie/stopsettlements. Underneath the text there is an image with labels on top of eachother all reading versions of "stop settlements/illegal products

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Public pressure on the EU to Ban Trade with illegal settlements

Marking the World Day of Social Justice on February 20, a coalition of more than 100 civil society organisations, has launched a European Citizens Initiative (ECI) to stop trade with illegal settlements in occupied territories. Many groups in Ireland are supporting the call for a new EU law to address…

Alex Barton18th February 2022

Text says, 'The minister must also explain why the Goverment would consider spending up to 1 billion euro on a critical piece of State health infrastructure only to gift it to a private company on the record as committed to upholding the Catholic values of the sisters of Charity - Dr. Peter Boylan

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Public opinion poll shows significant majority of public want this Government to purchase the land for the new National Maternity Hospital

In a public opinion poll conducted by Ireland Thinks and paid for by Uplift members, 73% of people favour the state to purchase the land at the new National Maternity Hospital, if the Sisters of Charity refuse to sell it. Even a narrow majority of church-goers agree. The Government…

Alex Barton17th February 2022

Quote from an Uplift member. Text reads "Everyone needs to feel safe, loved and supported to have the freedom to be themselves."

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Who we are, what we want: Our community speaks

Uplift gives everyday people across Ireland the chance to make an extraordinary difference in so many ways. We come from all walks of life and experience life in different ways - but what unites us, is our belief that together we can make Ireland a better place for everyone. In…

Alex Barton16th February 2022

Simpsons meme calling for Norma Foley to reform Sex Ed

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Sex Education Reform: a step to safer communities

Sex Education Reform: a step to safer communities No matter who we are, each of us deserves an education that makes us feel safe in our bodies, and empowers us to learn and talk about our sexuality, sex and relationships in a healthy way. Right now, young people and…

Alex Barton15th February 2022

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A Political Hail Mary for the National Maternity Hospital

The chance for a publicly-owned and secular National Maternity Hospital under threat Uplift members have been fighting for a National Maternity Hospital free from religious influence for years - and we’ve made major waves. But, the latest plan by the Sisters of Charity and St. Vincent Hospital bosses - is to…

Alex Barton14th February 2022

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Uplift’s Vision for a Fairer Tax and Social Welfare System

Uplift’s vision for a fair and just tax system In Ireland, everyone should be able to put food on the table and return to a secure home they can afford in time to enjoy it with their family. But today, the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the scale of…

Alex Barton4th February 2022

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Petition-Starter Spotlight: Save The Cobblestone

Petition-starter Spotlight: Save The Cobblestone Pop the kettle on for the second in our series of chats with the people who grow campaigns by starting a petition on MyUplift. If you missed the first one, have a read here. This time we’re talking to Uplift member Eoghan, who started the…

Alex Barton4th February 2022

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Hundreds call on Minister for Education Norma Foley to prioritise Sex Education reform now

Over 300 Uplift members took action to contact Minister Norma Foley, calling on her to prioritise the urgently-needed reform of the Relationship and Sex Education curriculum. In November 2021, Minister for Education Norma Foley claimed that for children and young people, sex education is an ‘essential right’ - following the…

Alex Barton4th February 2022

Here’s what we’ve been up to so far in 2022

Public pressure on the EU to Ban Trade with illegal settlements

Public opinion poll shows significant majority of public want this Government to purchase the land for the new National Maternity Hospital

Who we are, what we want: Our community speaks

Sex Education Reform: a step to safer communities

A Political Hail Mary for the National Maternity Hospital

Uplift’s Vision for a Fairer Tax and Social Welfare System

Petition-Starter Spotlight: Save The Cobblestone

Hundreds call on Minister for Education Norma Foley to prioritise Sex Education reform now

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