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 society as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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BudgetSocial Justice Matters Podcast - Marianna Baggio on 'Out of the shadows: understanding and formalising undeclared care work in the EU'
Our 2025 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme 'Care in a Changing World', bringing together voices from across the care landscape — carers, advocates, policymakers and organisations — to explore how care, rights and inclusion must evolve in a changing world.
Marianna Baggio is a research officer in the Social Policies unit at Eurofound,working on aspects of the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS), as well as on the topics of gender pay transparency and informal care. Prior to joining Eurofound, she served as a policy analyst at the Competence Centre for Behavioural Insights of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. She has worked as a postdoc at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele (Milan) and the…
An Alternative Wellbeing Framework for a Fairer Future
A Limited Perspective: Gaps in the Government’s 2025 Wellbeing Framework
World Inequality Report 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Dr. Naomi Feely on responses to Child Poverty
The True Scale of Social Housing Demand in Ireland
Ireland’s housing crisis remains one of the most pressing social and economic challenges. The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) recently published a detailed analysis. 'Ongoing Need 2024 – The True Demand for Social Housing', a report that analyses the persistent demand for secure, long…
Thought for the day
“Satisfaction is characterised by inner peace. It arises from generosity, honesty and what I call ethical conduct, that is, a way of behaving that respects the rights of others to happiness.”
The Human Freedom Index 2025: A Global Picture of Liberty
An international protection process that is fair, timely, and humane is not only achievable, but also essential
Care in a Changing World - Conference
On Wednesday, 12th November 2025, Social Justice Ireland held our Annual Social Policy Conference. This year's Conference was on the theme 'Care in a Changing World'. Our 2025 Social Policy Conference brought together voices from across the care landscape — carers, advocates, policymakers and…
Social Europe in an Uncertain World
Persistently high poverty rates among children and older persons in the European Union should ring alarm bells for policymakers. The ageing of Europe’s population, the fact that there are many more women than men in this group, and the very great differentials between countries make poverty amongst older people (…
SETU & SJI invite learners to access standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy
Statement from Social Justice Ireland on the passing of Sr Brigid Reynolds
Christmas Wishes
Demographic projections and implications for policy
