Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.
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"If I'm walking home from work, in a seaside town and rural area, there's not a lot of CCTV coverage or proper infrastructure like lighting."
— Eimear McCloskey , Activist
"They say things and condemn it but no real action takes place. That needs to change."
— Devyn McAlister , Activist
"A minister has a basic obligation to make legislation, and creating one could be a good step towards changing how women's safety and healthcare is approached in government."
— Pearse O'Neill , Activist
"Establishing a dedicated Minister for Women's Safety and Health would bring together women's issues so they can be tackled in a more efficient way."
— Aoísha O'Neill , Activist
Key People
Aoísha is an 18-year-old activist and sister of Pearse, advocating for a dedicated Minister for Women's Safety and Health.
Devyn is an 18-year-old activist involved in 'The Athrú Project' advocating for women's safety.
Eimear is an 18-year-old activist calling for action on violence against women and girls.
Pearse is a 19-year-old activist and one of the founders of 'The Athrú Project' focused on women's issues.
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Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.
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