Global South

Delivering Solidarity and Sustainability for Ireland

Monday, 1 February 2016

Social Justice Ireland's briefing on General Election 2016.
 

ODA target and implementing SDG's should be a priority

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Ireland should continue to play an active and effective part in promoting genuine development in the Global South and to ensure that all of Ireland’s policies are consistent with such development.  In order to do this Ireland should now move towards being a leader in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reaching the ODA target of 0.7% GDP by 2021.

Election 2016 - Global South

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Social Justice Ireland's General Election briefing on the Global South.

T'TIPing the balance for Global Justice?

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Social Justice Ireland’s annual seminar to mark Global Justice Day will focus on TTIP, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. This is a series of trade negotiations being carried out, mostly in secret, between the EU and US which will have far reaching implications at home in Ireland and across the whole world. 

National Social Monitor shows need for much greater investment in areas such as ageing, social housing and sustainability

Monday, 31 August 2015

We are focussing far too much on the performance of the economy and not nearly enough on issues such as aging, social housing and sustainability, that have major implications for the wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole according to the National Social Monitor 2015 published by Social Justice Ireland.  It goes on to argue that a balance is required between the various aspects of life if the wellbeing of this and future generations is to be secured.

National Social Monitor 2015

Monday, 31 August 2015

The National Social Monitor 2015 outlines the present situation on a range of policy issues that impact on people’s well-being.  Social Justice Ireland presents the National Social Monitor

Socio-Economic Review - References

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Click here to download the references contained in 'Choices for Equity and Sustainability' our Socio-Economic Review 2016.

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on the Global South

Monday, 23 February 2015

Ireland can and should play a prominent role in the development of Sustainable Development Goals for the planet in 2015.  Government should also commit to ensuring it reaches the ODA target of 07.%

A five-point plan for Government – What should be done now? - SPC 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

The Irish State should play a greater role in industrial development, basing its decisions on skilful evidence-based analysis and deeper democratic participation, speakers stated in a round-table discussion at Social Justice Ireland’s 2014 Policy Conference.

Recovery and Transformation: Investing in a New Social Contract

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Professor Seán Ó'Riain's presentation at the Social Policy Conference 2014 is available to view.  Click the 'read more' link below to watch a larger video or to download the full text of the presentation.