# diversity

This year

2023

Voices

Opinion: 'Having a therapist who understands your race, sexuality and gender is important'

Niamh Jimenez says there is a lack of diversity in the therapy setting and outlines why that matters.

15.8k

Mar 25th 2023, 8:00 PM

Last year

2022

# Homophobia

LGBT+ groups set to meet with gardaí over recent homophobic attacks in Dublin

With Pride taking place in two weeks, the groups want to ensure that safety of people is paramount.

13.8k

Jun 10th 2022, 6:00 AM

All time

# diversity

Gareth Southgate accepts there are not enough women in his England set-up

The England boss admits the progress that the women’s game has made is not reflected in his staff.

5.1k

Sep 17th 2021, 2:36 PM

# diversity

DCU research finds 60/40 split in favour of men on RTÉ shows during early pandemic

The researchers analysed RTÉ’s response to the pandemic between 1 March and 31 May 2020.

23.0k

Aug 26th 2021, 6:20 AM

# diversity

QPR academy coach seeks ‘radical change’ in minority appointments

Manisha Tailor is the only south Asian female coach in men’s football.

7.6k

Mar 16th 2021, 7:32 PM

# local government

Over €140,000 given to 23 projects to help women and people from minority groups become councillors

A Female Councillor Caucus in Cork and a Migrant-Councillor Forum in Kilkenny are some of the projects that were supported.

10.7k

Dec 14th 2020, 10:30 PM

# Academic uncertainty

'Doing the housework of academia': Women and minorities hardest hit by third-level working conditions

We look at the impact of insecure work on women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups in the sector.

24.6k

Nov 15th 2020, 7:00 PM

# diversity

Irish universities will have to provide breakdown of ethnic diversity among staff each year from December

From the limited data available, there is just one black female professor who is working full time.

19.7k

Sep 29th 2020, 6:00 AM

# diversity

English rugby chiefs reviewing historical context of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’

The English rugby anthem’s credited author is Wallace Willis – a freed slave from 19th century Oklahoma.

37.0k

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Jun 18th 2020, 7:30 PM

# Film

1917 cleans up as Joaquin Phoenix and Prince William both call out lack of Bafta diversity

Sam Mendes WW1 film won seven of the nine prizes it was nominated for.

43.2k

Feb 3rd 2020, 7:48 AM

# Uniform

Garda management feared Sikh members could win discrimination cases over turban ban

Earlier this year the force announced a change to rules in relation to uniforms to allow the wearing of turbans and hijabs.

64.5k

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Jun 23rd 2019, 12:05 AM

# represent

Sinéad Burke is the first little person to attend the Met Gala

“It is surreal, inspiring and humbling to be gracing the [Met Gala's] infamous red carpet,” Burke wrote in Vogue.

38.9k

May 7th 2019, 9:27 PM

# diversity

'My coaching badges? It's a waste of time' - Rose criticises lack of opportunity for BAME managers

The Tottenham defender was speaking ahead of today’s Premier League clash with West Ham.

9.3k

Apr 27th 2019, 3:00 PM

# diversity

Gardaí are changing their uniform policy so members can wear the hijab and turban

There is a new recruitment drive for gardaí.

32.1k

196

Apr 4th 2019, 12:10 AM

# gender balance

Paschal Donohoe says the Central Bank may take action if diversity at banks doesn't improve

A Central Bank report found that 80% of senior appointments in recent years were men.

13.7k

Mar 5th 2019, 6:07 AM

# diversity

‘There really aren’t any excuses anymore’: How the Irish beauty industry is failing women of colour

And why it has to change.

5.1k

Feb 21st 2019, 5:00 PM

# divershittie

This Instagram account is hilariously calling out brands over their lack of diversity

White-washing is not a good look for 2019.

10.3k

Feb 14th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Size Matters

Ellie Kelly's new collection with Misspap just launched - but what's the craic with the sizing?

Fans are disappointed the line only goes up to a size 12.

5.9k

Dec 19th 2018, 10:17 AM

# diversity

Black non-Irish people five times more likely to experience discrimination seeking work in Ireland

This group is also over two and a half times more likely to experience discrimination when in employment when compared to white Irish people.

20.6k

Dec 18th 2018, 6:20 AM

# Integration

New recruitment drive focuses on diversity as garda body warns of 'ticking timebomb'

The GRA said a lack of racial diversity in particular may mean “an explosion in our communities”.

27.5k

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Jun 10th 2018, 10:00 PM

Voices

Sharon Donnery: 'There were no female role models, no one I could aspire to be like'

Tools like targets or quotas are not about artificially levelling the playing field – they are to ensure access to the field in the first place, writes Sharon Donnery.

28.5k

May 13th 2018, 8:45 AM

# Diversity is Strength

All Blacks release new video as Folau anti-gay row rumbles

TJ Perenara and Brad Weber both spoke out in support of the gay community.

10.8k

Apr 24th 2018, 5:03 PM

# diversity

Irish attitudes to immigration worse than European average, ESRI finds

It found that support for Muslim and Roma immigrants is lower than the average for 10 other EU countries.

58.9k

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Mar 29th 2018, 7:26 AM

# inclusion rider

Frances McDormand asks all female nominees to stand in rousing Oscars speech

She won the Best Actress award for her role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

42.9k

Mar 5th 2018, 8:24 AM

# diversity

The Irish Prison Service needs more women and ethnic minorities to become prison officers

TheJournal.ie was given access to Mountjoy Prison in Dublin yesterday afternoon.

25.3k

121

Feb 11th 2018, 10:00 PM

# older workers

6 surprising benefits older people can bring to your team

They have years of experience, better communication and won’t job hop.

318

Nov 3rd 2017, 5:12 PM

# what I wish I'd known

5 career lessons I wish I'd learned younger: Torunn Dahl of Deloitte Ireland

Dahl is head of employee relations at the multinational giant.

1.5k

Nov 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM

# diversity

'Diversity equals innovation': Why these Irish workplaces are blazing a trail for inclusiveness

We spoke to industry professionals leading the way on diversity and inclusion in Irish workplaces.

6.2k

Nov 3rd 2017, 5:10 PM

# Women in Sport

Opinion: Positive discrimination is needed in sport to battle gender balance problem

It’s a necessary evil.

5.2k

Oct 28th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Research

Some new fathers fear taking parental leave will hamper their chances of promotion

28% of people working in technical roles believe fathers may be viewed as less committed to their job if they take full parental leave.

10.8k

Sep 26th 2017, 8:44 AM

# Munroe Bergdorf

L’Oreal drops its first trans model over controversial comments on racism

The 29-year-old model, DJ and black trans activist said her comments had been taken out of context.

35.8k

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Sep 2nd 2017, 12:46 PM

Voices

Column: 'Diverse Finsbury is an example of how things could be in the world'

The violence of the Finsbury Park attack belies the truth of an area that is in fact, a cultural melting pot, a picture of diversity at its finest, writes Stephen Mullan.

6.6k

Aug 12th 2017, 7:30 PM

# Sexism Row

Google sacks worker who said women don't fill tech jobs due to 'biological issues' in internal memo

US media reports have said that the employee was removed from their position after violating the company code of conduct.

24.3k

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Aug 8th 2017, 7:45 AM

# diversity

'We want gender parity': Aspiring female filmmakers to benefit from up to €400k in new funding

The Irish Film Board said these new initiatives will encourage new female talent to enter the industry.

8.9k

Jul 18th 2017, 6:35 AM

# diverse city

London Tube announcements will now say 'hello everyone' instead of 'ladies and gentlemen'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that he was aware that “some customers may not feel comfortable” with some station announcements.

29.8k

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Jul 13th 2017, 9:48 PM

# bumping up figures

HSE to ask women working in the health sector how they balance maternity with work

Just 7% of all surgeons in Ireland are women.

15.6k

Jul 10th 2017, 1:44 PM

# carlow arts festival

This Irish festival wants everybody to enjoy the arts - so it's making 75% of its shows free

It’s also engaging in a fascinating project with a circus group called Extraordinary Bodies.

11.2k

Jun 3rd 2017, 1:00 PM

# white supremacy

'A blatant affront to American values': New Orleans removes Confederate monument

The city mayor said this move sends a message that New Orleans celebrates its diversity, inclusion and tolerance.

12.1k

Apr 30th 2017, 7:15 AM

# diversity

Government initiative to encourage more Travellers to become teachers

The initiative is aimed at encouraging disadvantaged groups into the teaching profession.

12.8k

Apr 17th 2017, 12:42 PM

# diversity

Transgender teens, blended families and feminism - the new breed of children's books

We ask experts about the move towards diversity on the bookshelves.

16.5k

Mar 26th 2017, 9:30 PM