Conference: 'TogetHER in Politics'

Front row from the left: Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS), Professor Valesca Lima, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Law and Government, DCU

Back row from the left: Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications Ltd., Ciara McHugh, Leadership Officer, National Women’s Council, Stephen Brady, Director of Corporate Affairs, Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher

'TogetHER in Politics' Tote Bag

Professor Valesca Lima, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University and Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher

Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, giving the welcome address at 'TogetHER in Politics'.

Keynote speaker Professor Valesca Lima, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University speaking on “Women's Success in Politics and the Contributions of Migrant Communities”.

Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications Ltd. speaking on “How to run for election – the process as a candidate and how to run a successful campaign”. 

Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher spoke on “Promoting Women’s Equality in Irish Politics: Recruitment, Retention, Representation”. Claire also led the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” as well as responding to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Ciara McHugh, Leadership Officer, National Women’s Council took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Liliana Fernandez, Training and Integration Officer from Immigrant Council of Ireland took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Geraldine Dunne, Director, Southside Travellers Action Group took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

From left: Councillors Marie Baker, Lorraine Hall, Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Emma Blain and Carrie Smyth attending ‘TogetHER in Politics’

Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher and Katie Deegan, Communications & External Relations Coordinator, Women for Election at TogetHER in Politics’

Marilyn Nyquist, Women’s Development & Education Worker, Women’s Programme, Southside Partnership Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and representatives from the Women4Women Network with conference attendees. Marilyn took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Aurelia and Shirley from Womens Voice dlr

Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS) with conference attendees and representatives from the Labour Party. Mary took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

‘TogetHER in Politics’ Conference