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

Monday, 13 January 2025
AI and future skills

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, titled "Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?" This comprehensive report evaluates adults' proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving across 31 countries, offering insights into the evolving landscape of essential skills in today's dynamic environment.

 

Key Findings:

Global Proficiency Levels: The survey reveals a mixed global picture of proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills.

Skill Evolution Over a Decade: With 27 countries participating in both the…

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
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Ireland's SDG Progress - Goal 4 Quality Education 2024

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

Ireland's had made a commitment to global sustainability by signing up the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among these, SDG 4: Quality Education stands as a…

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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winter sun

“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in nonsense when the need for illusion is deep”

Saul Bellow

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

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

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight series examines things a new Government can do to ensure access to meaningful work

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight series examines…

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

People with jobs account for more than a quarter of all those in poverty - Poverty Focus 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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