Atheist Ireland | December 2014

28/12/2014 Secular Sunday

Secular Sunday #157 – End of the Year

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27/12/2014 Atheist Ireland

Draft General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013 does not remove religious discrimination in access to schools.

In September 2013 the government published a Draft General Scheme for an Education (Admission to Schools) Bill, as well as Draft Regulations. The proposed Education (Admission to Schools) Bill will not remove religious discrimination in access to schools or provide non discriminatory exemptions that would suit the wishes of parents. ...

Secular Sunday #156 – Into the Light

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20/12/2014 Atheist Ireland

Atheist Ireland submission to Children’s Rights Alliance on UN Convention on Rights of the Child

Atheist Ireland today sent this submission to the Children's Rights Alliance on the UN Convention on Rights of the Child. It is part of the process of briefing the UN before the UN questions Ireland about fulfilling its obligations under this Convention. Contents 1. Article 2 - Non Discrimination 2. ...

Secular Sunday #155 – Making Merry

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10/12/2014 Atheist Ireland

Ireland systemically discriminates against atheists, says IHEU Freedom of Thought Report 2014

The International Humanist and Ethical Union has released its Freedom of Thought Report 2014, which is an annual global report on discrimination against humanists, atheists, and the non-religious, and their human rights and legal status. Atheist Ireland contributed information about religious discrimination in Ireland to the process of developing the ...

Secular Sunday #154 – Grave Injustice

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