The Angry Hedgehog

Some of you may be aware that I am involved in the UCD Equality Society. This year as part of our annual ‘Champions of Equality’ lecture, we will be addressed by Mr. Niall Crowley. Please see below for further information. Also see attached Champions of Equality 2009 poster to forward to your colleagues or friend s who may be interested in attending the event.  I would appreciate any and all attention you could give this event in your upcoming blog posts.  I believe it will be quite an informed evening.

Dear Member,

On behalf  of the University College Dublin Equality Society, I wish to invite you to attend our annual ‘Champions of Equality’ lecture on the 12th February 2009. This year’s address will be by Mr. Niall Crowley, former CEO of the Equality Authority on the topic of ‘Equality: The Search for Solutions in a time of crisis’.

As you will no doubt be aware, the events of the last couple of months have left many bewildered and aghast at the management of our current Economic reality. Unfortunately this reality has seen an unbridled dismantling of the Equality infrastructure within the Republic of Ireland. The budgetary cuts of the National Disability Authority, Legal Aid Board, the Data  Protection Commission and of course the most dramatic 43% cut in new funding of the Equality Authority has seen the effective disarming of civil society at a time when we all need to acknowledge our rights and responsibilities. Mr. Crowley’s address to the society, will examine some of these issues while also looking forward to seek solutions in our present situation.

The forum is open to all sections of society and after Mr. Crowley’s address there will be a questions and answers session followed by a wine and cheese reception. The event will commence at 7.30pm sharp. We hope that you will join us at this year’s lecture and help to contribute to that process. Please feel free to forward to your colleagues and friends. Please RSVP your attendance by Tuesday 9th February 2009.

If you require ISL interpretation on the night please contact the society by Monday 8th February 2009.

Should you have any further queries about the event or about the UCD Equality Society, please do not hesitate to contact my colleague John Hickey, Press and Communications Officer on ucdequalitysociety@gmail.com, 087-9706112.

Kindest regards,

Genieve Murray,
Auditor.
E: ucdequalitysociety@gmail.com
W: http://ucdequalitysociety.wordpress.com

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