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Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.
We provide independent social analysis and evidence-based policy proposals, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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Social Justice Ireland
Bridging the Gap Between Energy Poverty and Energy Renovation
A new report by the Irish Green Building Council and Friends of the Earth examines how Government could bridge the gap between energy poverty and energy renovation. In particular the report looks at home targeted residential retrofitting and energy renovations programmes might combat energy poverty and improve the energy efficiency of the housing stock. Increases in investment in residential retrofits in recent years have led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions associated with this sector. Yet almost a third of Irish households were at risk of energy poverty in 2022This report makes a series of policy recommendations to Government on how to better address energy poverty in Ireland through ambitious and targeted energy…
Fashion Revolution Week 2024
The need for a New Social Contract
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
World Happiness Report 2024
Volunteering in Ireland
Inclusion indicators 2023 - Ireland scores 5.2 out of 10
Inclusion Europe have published a new report, Inclusion indicators 2023 - Rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in 29 European countries examining equality and access for…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“The illusion of being superior engenders the need to prove it, and so oppression is born”
Platform Work
John Barry - Just transition: a conflict transformation approach
The Social Justice Movement – A Fifty Year View
On the 31st January 2024, Social Justice Ireland hosted The Social Justice Movement–A Fifty Year View conference to mark the retirement of Dr Seán Healy and Sr Brigid Reynolds of …
Social Prescribing Day 2024
Thursday 14th March 2024 is Social Prescribing Day which is an "annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen".
Our thinking on…
More than 559,800 people are still living in poverty in Ireland, of which 176,912 are children
Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 - 4th to 17th March 2024
Social Justice Ireland is recruiting an Economic and Social Analyst
Ireland's progress towards achieving the UN SDGs - Goal 1 No Poverty 2024
