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Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT?
People Before Profit says it supports the Irish language movement and the right of people across Ireland, North and South, to live fully through Irish. It argues partition divides Irish speakers and calls for uniting Gaeltacht, non-Gaeltacht, urban and rural communities into one movement.
Disability and equality Original release: Irish Language Policy: AN GHAEILGE FAOI BHLÁTH NÓ FAOI BHAGAIRT? (opens in a new tab)
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We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day.
Alliance's Paula Bradshaw, South Belfast MLA, marks International Day of Peace by urging a renewed commitment to peace at home and abroad, pointing to racist and xenophobic attacks in Northern Ireland and conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and sub-Saharan Africa.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: We must remain committed to peace both at home and abroad, says Bradshaw, marking World Peace Day. (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor
Alliance's South Belfast Councillor Micky Murray, incoming Lord Mayor, says he wants Belfast to become a more inclusive, livable and caring city during his term from 3 June. He pledges to meet people across the city, prioritise supporting vulnerable people and represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Belfast can become more inclusive, says incoming Alliance Lord Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History
People Before Profit publishes a special report on the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on its 25th anniversary. Councillor Shaun Harkin says the agreement failed to deliver prosperity or end sectarianism, citing poverty, food bank reliance and run-down public services.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement Original release: 25 Years Of The Good Friday Agreement – Time To Make Poverty And Sectarianism History (opens in a new tab)
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International Women’s Day
People Before Profit marks International Women's Day by arguing that housing, cost of living and health service pressures disproportionately affect women, and that women still earn 14% less than men on average. It calls for a broader fight for women's rights, including full bodily autonomy North…
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: International Women’s Day (opens in a new tab)
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To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA calls on political parties to work together rather than put party first on World Social Justice Day, and welcomes the Independent Panel's Review of Welfare Mitigations recommendations on a Carers payment and family support.
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Original release: To progress social justice we need political parties to work together, says Armstrong on #WorldSocialJusticeDay (opens in a new tab)
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit's New Year message looks back at 2022, arguing that inflation, climate inaction, reproductive rights, the war in Ukraine and Irish housing and health crises show capitalism is failing, and calls for Ireland's first left-wing government.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis (opens in a new tab)