Tag: Inclusion
-
Sinéad Burke: Including Disabled People Is Their Human Right
Breaking the Rules of Inclusion When Sinéad Burke speaks about inclusion, she centers a simple, profound idea: including disabled people is a fundamental human right. The Irish activist and founder of Tilting the Lens has spent years reframing what it means to participate in fashion, culture, and everyday life. Her mission isn’t merely to add…
-
Controversy Over London Muslim Charity Run: Women Excluded Sparks Appalled Response
Overview of the incident A Muslim charity run in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, sparked a political and legal row after reports that women were prevented from taking part. The event, billed as an inclusive 5km race open to runners and supporters of all ages and abilities, appeared to have age and gender restrictions that drew…
-
The New Community Men’s Shed Seeks a Home in Waterford City: A Call for Space and Support
Overview: A Growing Community Initiative in Waterford City The New Community Men’s Shed is looking for a welcoming space in Waterford City. This grassroots initiative brings together men from the local area to learn practical skills, improve English, and contribute positively to the community. By hosting a shed, a premises owner can play a pivotal…
-
The New Community Men’s Shed Seeks a Home in Waterford City
Overview The New Community Men’s Shed is seeking a welcoming home in Waterford City. This group is dedicated to learning new skills, improving English, and making a positive contribution to the local community. They are open to a range of premises, provided there is space for constructive activity, safety, and regular meeting days. What the…
-
Brentford EDI Report 2025: Progress on Equity and Inclusion
Brentford publishes its 2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion report Brentford Football Club has released its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) report for 2025, detailing a year of focused work across four key pillars: data and compliance, learning and development, policies and processes, and culture. The document provides fans and stakeholders with a transparent view of…
-
Youth Employment: African Startups Seeking Solutions
Introduction Across Africa, young people face a challenging labor market, with unemployment persisting alongside a growing wave of NEETs—those not in employment, education, or training. Startups across the continent are emerging as potential engines of job creation, innovation, and digital transformation. While these ventures offer fresh opportunities, their impact is constrained by limited financing, gaps…
-
Youth Employment in Africa: Startups Redefining Opportunity
Overview: a continent brimming with opportunity Across Africa, a wave of tech startups is reshaping economies and offering fresh employment paths for young people. Yet challenges like funding gaps, skill mismatches, and unreliable infrastructure slow momentum. According to the ILO, nearly 27 million youths in Sub-Saharan Africa were unemployed in 2023, an 8.9% rate. NEETs…
-
Dementia Awareness Evening to Boost Inclusion in Carrick-on-Shannon
What is happening A local working group of community members and agency representatives is partnering with the HSE and Breffni Family Resource Centre to host a dementia awareness evening in Carrick-on-Shannon. The event, designed to help the town become more inclusive for people living with dementia and their families, will take place on October 1,…
-
Dementia Awareness Evening in Carrick-on-Shannon
About the Dementia Awareness Evening A local working group, with the support of the HSE and Breffni Family Resource Centre, is organizing a Dementia Awareness Evening in Carrick-on-Shannon. The event is designed to help the town become more inclusive for people living with dementia and their families. It will take place on Wednesday, October 1,…
-
Autistic Driving Simulators in the UK: A VR Path to Independence
A VR path to driving independence for autistic people in the UK In the United Kingdom, researchers are exploring a new route to help people on the autism spectrum build driving confidence through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Reported by the BBC and backed by a collaboration between the University of Bath…