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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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Financial Wellbeing and Literacy Disparities

Thursday, 16 January 2025
financial exclusion

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in collaboration with Indecon Economic Consultants, has released a comprehensive report titled "Exploring Financial Wellbeing and Literacy Disparities across Population Groups in Ireland." This report delves into the financial wellbeing and literacy levels among various demographic groups within the country, building upon findings from a 2023 national survey conducted by Ipsos MRBI.

Key Findings from Phase I:

Financial Satisfaction: 58% of respondents expressed satisfaction with their current financial situation, yet approximately 14% acknowledged having excessive debt.

Financial Stability: One-…

Thriving in a Changing World: Assessing Adult Skills for the Future

Monday, 13 January 2025
AI and future skills

Impact of Childhood Poverty Experiences on Adult Life

Monday, 6 January 2025
SILC Module on the Impact of Childhood Poverty Experiences on Adult Life 2023 infographic

Taxation should be a priority in Programme for Government negotiations

Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Fair taxation

Ireland Must Strengthen Global Support: Enhanced Commitments to Official Development Assistance, Climate Finance, and Loss and Damage

Monday, 16 December 2024
ODA_targets_and_crisis

MA in Social Justice and Public Policy

Friday, 13 December 2024
Ireland word cloud

Social Justice Ireland is a key partner in the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy at the South East Technological University. This two year part-time programme gives students a…

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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oak forest

“War should belong to the tragic past, to history. It should find no place on humanity’s agenda for the future.

Pope John Paul II

Ireland's SDG Progress - Goal 4 Quality Education 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024
Ireland's UN SDGs - Goal 4 Quality Education 2024

Rising poverty rates among older people in the EU a worrying trend

Monday, 9 December 2024
lifelong learning

Recognising All Work

Monday, 2 December 2024
labour force

The scale and severity of the economic collapse fifteen years ago saw Ireland revert to the phenomenon of widespread unemployment. Despite the attention given to the banking and fiscal collapse,…

Election 2024 - ODA and Global South

Thursday, 28 November 2024
ODA_targets_and_crisis

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight series examines things a new Government can do to support sustainable development in the Global South and reach our ODA commitments.

This…

Election 2024 - Work and Employment

Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Work not equal to Job

Election 2024 - Sustainability

Monday, 25 November 2024
sustainability

Election 2024 - Taxation

Friday, 22 November 2024
Fair taxation

Election 2024 - Healthcare

Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Healthcare Access