Tag: gender equality

Let it GLOW

Mary Henry facilitates the GLOW Program in South Sudan – Girls Learn their Own Worth (GLOW). She graduated from the Jesuit Loyola Secondary School (LSS) in Wau following her...
Violet sits at her desk writing. She is wearing her school uniform.

Violet’s Joy this Christmas

This Christmas season is a time to reflect on the blessings that have come from people like you.   Violet is 15 years old and living in Kangemi slums, Nairobi....
Agal stands outside her home smiling to the camera. She is in her school uniform.

International Day of the Girl: Agal’s Story

October 11th marks International Day of the Girl, which signifies the disproportionate challenges todays generation of girls must face across the globe. From period poverty to discrimination and violence,...
school girl gazes to camera. she stands outside in her uniform with her classmates.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024

Millions of women and girls around the world are prevented from reaching their full potential. Just because they menstruate. The 28th of May is a day to unite in...

Girls For Girls: Creativity and Girls’ Empowerment.

At IJI we believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential and have the opportunity to grow. Education is the vital steppingstones to a brighter future but...
women tailoring and cutting material to measure for pads.

International Women’s Day 2024

For International Women’s Day, we at IJI are taking this moment to highlight ‘period poverty’ which affects women all over the world, including Ireland, and showcasing an amazing start-up...
women water crops in a field. they wear brightly coloured dresses.

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day, a day where we reflect on the actions and roles of the various women in our lives. On this day we stand in solidarity with all...
Landscape photo of Kangemi Slum, Nairobi

IDEVW: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVW) is an international holiday which recognises the work and efforts of women’s rights activists against gender-based violence observed on...