Wednesday, Nov 04 — Pavee Point attended ‘Strengthening a Social and Participatory Europe: A Civil Society Perspective’ — an Associate Event of Ireland’s EU Presidency, hosted by Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and sponsored by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
The event highlighted the importance of strengthening civil society’s role in shaping national and EU policy. Discussions from community and voluntary representatives focused on moving beyond consultation towards genuine partnership and meaningful participation in decision-making, ensuring that engagement translates into tangible outcomes and positive change for communities.
IMAGE: Ann McDonnell, Pavee Point Violence Against Women Programme Worker · Brogan Gallagher, Violence against Women (VAW) Programme Coordinator · Anastasia Crickley, AIEB Chairperson · Ciara Shanahan, AIEB Coordinator
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