Vicky Donnelly is the outreach and education worker with Financial Justice Ireland where her work involves exploring and questioning dominant narratives about growth and 'development', and imagining more just, sustainable alternatives. She designs and delivers Global Justice workshops with schools, universities, youth and community groups and service-providers around Ireland, and has a particular interest in anti-racism perspectives, and creative and participatory methodologies.
Webinar Series - ‘Exploring Contemporary Issues through Global Citizenship Education 2: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions
Date: Thursday, 30 April, 12.00-1.30pm
Location: Online
This webinar explores the concept of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions how they are used and how they can be an effective action to take as part of the educational process.
Tying in with IDEA’s work on Apartheid Free Zones, we will explore this action component of GCE, celebrating the significant impact and the challenges of these three actions from local to global.
This webinar will give you the information, the tools and the hope necessary to explore these actions with the communities you work with.
Ruairí McKiernan, IDEA CEO, will facilitate this webinar.
Speakers are:
Vicky Donnelly and John Griffin from Kinvara action group
Emma Jayne Geraghty, Friends of the Earth
Registration for this webinar will close at 9.00am on the morning of the event 30April.
If you miss the 9.00am deadline, you can email communications@ideaonline.ie before 10.30am, 30 April.
Open Space Enquiry (OSPe)
This webinar is part of IDEA's ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive, participatory spaces for dialogue and learning. The webinar uses Open Space Enquiry (OSPe), an approach that encourages open, curiosity-driven conversation and reflection. We aim to create a respectful space where diverse voices, experiences, and methods can be explored in the spirit of learning, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
Disclaimer
The views, opinions, and perspectives expressed by any speaker, host, facilitator, trainer or participant in IDEA webinars, seminars, events, talks, trainings, workshops, videos or podcasts are solely those of the individual(s) concerned. These views do not necessarily reflect IDEA's official policy, position, or values, its National Council, its members, funders, or partner organisations. IDEA provides platforms for dialogue and learning in the spirit of critical engagement, inclusivity, and diversity of thought. The hosting or facilitation of any individual, group or event does not constitute endorsement of any specific viewpoint expressed.
Speakers
Giorgia Gusciglio is Europe Co-Coordinator for BDS Campaigns at the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC), the largest coalition of Palestinian society leading the global BDS movement. In her role, she supports movement building and campaign efforts of partners (grassroots collectives, civil society, trade unions, activists groups) part of the BDS movement in Europe, focusing specifically on North and East Europe. She has been a BDS activist since 2021 and before that, she was involved in different collectives of pro-Palestinian solidarity in Italy. Giorgia has a backround in Political Science, Sociology and the SWANA region. Before joining the BNC, she supported communication efforts as part of the team of different membership-based civil society organisations at the European level on social rights, just transition, civic space and education.
Emma Jayne Geraghty Head of Movement Building at Friends of the Earth Ireland, is a trainer, facilitator and a professional community development & youth worker with more than a decade of experience working in the climate justice movement. She is passionate about creating the necessary conditions that center and support young people and communities that have been marginalised by systemic injustices and or are facing the frontlines of climate change impacts to play a central role in the feminist just energy transition. She has led and implemented innovative projects for climate justice, youth education and empowerment, human rights and Traveller & Roma rights in Ireland, at an EU level and internationally.
Moderator
Ruairí McKiernan is the CEO of IDEA, the Irish Development Education Association. His activism has spanned various causes, including anti-war campaigns, environmental protection, mental health reform, and gender-based violence. Ruairí’s international experience includes youth development work in Tanzania, and he recently returned from living in Australia, where he focused on Indigenous rights and advocated for reform of the gambling industry. Ruairí is also a regular media contributor, a published non-fiction author, and the host of a popular social change podcast, Love and Courage. Ruairí is the founder and former CEO of the pioneering national youth organisation Spunout. He served on the Council of State for seven years as one of President Michael D. Higgins's appointees. He was part of the founding team behind Uplift, the digital campaigning organisation, and established Change Innovations, a social impact consultancy. He has held leadership roles with the refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras and the global empathy education charity Narrative 4. He has also worked closely with the peace and justice group Afri on development education, public engagement, and campaigning for many years.
IDEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and public engagement work. IDEA is the national network for Development/Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland. We work with over 100 member organisations and individuals to strengthen the sector through collaboration, professional learning, research, policy engagement and advocacy. Development Education /Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them, think critically about global justice and sustainability, and take informed action to help create a more just and sustainable future. Reporting to the CEO, the Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of IDEA's communications strategy, strengthen engagement with members and partners, raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the Global Citizenship Education sector, and communicate the value and impact of their work to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead IDEA's strategic communications and public engagement work. Develop and deliver communications strategies and annual communications plans. Raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the wider Global Citizenship Education sector. Communicate the impact of IDEA's work and showcase the work, learning and impact of members. Lead digital communications, media relations and organisational communications. Build relationships with members, partners, policymakers, media and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Salary: €49,522 - €55,737 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. IDEA intends this to be an ongoing role, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent, subject to funding. May consider 4 day arrangement. Applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week will be considered 6.5% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme Hybrid working arrangements (Dublin city centre office) Opportunities for professional development About You You'll bring: At least five years' relevant communications experience Experience developing and delivering communications strategies Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience managing digital communications, websites and social media Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills An understanding of, or interest in, Global Citizenship Education, education, international development or the wider not-for-profit sector. How to Apply Please read the Job Description and Application Information PDF before applying. It contains the full role description, person specification, terms and conditions and application instructions. Applications should include: A current CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages). Email applications to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the subject line Communications role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17 September, 9.00am (Irish time).
Applications should be submitted online to recruitment@ideaonline.ie by Thursday, 13 August, 9.00am.
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