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…
ERI makes UN submission on USA Guest-worker program
As a contribution to the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights record of the United States, due to take place in November, Edmund Rice International has made a submission…
Kenya accepts most of the outcomes recommended in its Universal Periodic Review
Following the interactive dialogue phase of the Universal Periodic Review, the Kenyan government has indicated its support for one hundred and twenty eight of the recommendations that were made to…