A view from outside the Western bubble
In this insightful piece, a Countess Staff Volunteer from Russia, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the sensitive subject matter, gives us her perspective… Read More »A view from outside the Western bubble
Articles
Male Violence Against Women & Girls in Ireland
In his latest piece for The Countess, Consultant on Prisons, Gearóid O’Loingsigh gets to the heart of the problem of male violence against women. Approximately… Read More »Male Violence Against Women & Girls in Ireland
Prison Rules Review Consultation
In September 2021, The Countess responded to an open call by the Irish Prison Services for submissions on proposed rule changes within the prison system. … Read More »Prison Rules Review Consultation
Empowering Parents – Young People & Gender Identity
It is very normal for a parent or guardian to feel a little lost when faced with gender identity issues in their young people. There… Read More »Empowering Parents – Young People & Gender Identity
Limerick Prison: The Rights of Female Prisoners
In his latest article for The Countess, Gearóid Ó Loingsigh examines the OIP’s (Office of the Inspectorate of Prisons) latest report into conditions in Limerick… Read More »Limerick Prison: The Rights of Female Prisoners
Irish Public Have their Say in First Irish Gender Poll
Irish society has become more accepting of gender expression, but when it comes to the provision of intimate spaces and services, biological sex matters. The… Read More »Irish Public Have their Say in First Irish Gender Poll
Green Light Given To Allow Men in Women’s Prisons
The danger of trans-identified male prisoners being housed in women’s prisons has been highlighted recently in the UK, with the Judicial Review Case brought by… Read More »Green Light Given To Allow Men in Women’s Prisons
How the trans activists fooled Ireland
By Debbie Hayton
Politicians waved legislation through and the public isn’t happy
Inventing Australian women
Edie Wyatt has traced her maternal line back to Mary Mullender, a 22-year-old woman separated from her family in Essex in 1788 and shipped thousands… Read More »Inventing Australian women
Spanish Feminism and the Trojan Horse
We are proud to present this article from contemporary Spanish feminist and activist, Alba Lopez. Here she provides a fascinating insight into the formative influences… Read More »Spanish Feminism and the Trojan Horse
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Menopause!
Our bodies have been used against us since Eve plucked the apple from the tree. Our lives are constrained by our biological functions from periods… Read More »Knock Knock. Who’s there? Menopause!
Gender-neutral toilets in schools
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