ERI Joins Youth for Human Rights Summit
Young people representing over 30 countries held their 7th International Summit at the United Nations in Geneva. ERI had the privilege of participating with these dynamic young minds. Professional inputs…
Stand-Up Against Poverty
World Leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York for the Millennium Development Goals Review Summit in Sept. The Millenium Development Goals provide a unique opportunity to end…
Haiti Six Months On
This is a letter sent to the Governor General of Canada. It is inspired by Louise, a Canadian physiotherapist, who spent her holidays working with the people of Haiti. We…
Exploring Discipline Alternatives in Kenyan Schools
Corporal punishment was banned in Kenyan schools in 2001. Despite this, the practice continues to be widespread. Many teachers, parents and caregivers remain unconvinced of the value of alternative methods…
Another Perspective on Kenyan Education
The joint submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Kenya to which ERI contributed commented on the disparities and the gaps between rural and urban zones in providing access to…
Training Workshops Empower Local Advocacy Groups
The training workshops in Kenya were intended to explain the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process and to provide information and the skills necessary for human rights advocacy groups to follow-up…
Informal Schools in Nairobi
Free primary education (FPE) was introduced in Kenya in 2003 resulting in a dramatic increase in the number of children enrolled in schools. The influx of additional pupils has impacted…
Poor Denied the Basic Right to Health
Speaking in the General Debate at the recent Session of the Human Rights Council In Geneva, the Vatican representative Archbishop Tomasi addressed the issue of the right of everyone to…
FAME – Social Justice for Marginalised Youth
The FAME (Flexible Accredited Meaningful Education) program is dedicated to providing enriching experiences for disadvantaged young people. It is a Christian Brother supported initiative in the Australian city of Adelaide,…
Visit of Senator Ronan Mullen
Recently the ERI team hosted a visit by Irish Senator Ronan Mullen and media consultant Andrew O’Connell. Senator Mullen was returning to Dublin after attending a meeting of the European…