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Women in Rural Development - A Vision for the Future
This paper which considered the future of rural women's development and ways in which gender equality could be achieved within the rural development sector was presented at a conference
entitled 'Making the Tea or Making the News - Women in Rural Development'. The conference, held in Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh in May 2003 brought together key players in women's development, gender equality and
rural development to discuss ways in which the gender equality agenda could be mainstreamed within rural development.
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Women's Development in a Divided Society - Effective Strategies
This presentation was delivered to a group of Palestinian and Israeli women visiting the North of Ireland in 2003.
This was a discussion on ways of working collectively with women from
communities who have been in conflict with each other.
(not available for circulation)
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Gender Proofing - A Practical Guide’
This paper has been delivered to a number of Area Based Parterships and County Development Boards.
It outlines the features, benefits and leigislative background to gender proofing and provides practical suggestions for incorporating gender proofing mechanisms into organisational policy and practice.
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Rural Women’s Development in a Cross Border Context
This paper, delivered as part of the National University of Ireland, Galway's seminar series on ' Cross Border Issues' provides an overview of women's development in the border
region (both North and South) and outlines some of the policy issues arising in the work.
National University of Ireland, Galway, Women’s Studies Seminar Series, 1999.
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Fermanagh Women’s Network - a case study and emerging policy implications
This paper was delivered to EU Ministers for Women at an EU convention in Belfast.
It outlined a case study of a rural women's network and highlighted outstanding policy issues at both a NI and EU level.
EU Women Ministers Convention, Equal Opportunities Commission, Belfast, 1998.
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Isolation and its Impact on Rural Dwellers
This paper was delivered at a rural development conference and examined the issue of rural isolation.
It highlighted the effects of rural isolation, outlined who it effects and how (focusing on men, women and the elderly) , considered successful responses to date and suggested strategies for reducing isolation and its effect.
Rural Development and Social Inclusion Conference, Cork, 1997.
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Traveller Women and their Experience of Domestic Violence
Traveller women in Irish Society have particular needs when it comes to responses to domestic violence.
This talk, based on three years community development work with the Travelling Community outlined some of these needs, placed within the context of the cultural differences between the Travelling and settled communities.
Women’s Aid Annual General Meeting, 1996.
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Networking - the Benefits and the Challenges
Drawing on experience of managing community networks in both professional and voluntary capacities, this paper outlines the benefits and challenges of developing and sustaining an
effective community network. It has been delivered to numerous groups; emerging networks; and support agencies throughout Ireland.
Delivered to numerous groups throughout Ireland, 1995-1999.
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Fermanagh Women’s Network - A Case Study
This paper, delivered to numerous groups and emerging networks outlines a case study of a rural women’s network and in particular highlights the range, potential and benefits of
community development work with rural womem.
Delivered to numerous groups in particular emerging women’s networks, 1995 - 1999.
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