Monthly Archives: January 2011

UN to monitor racial and religious discrimination in Irish schools

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Michael Nugent

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination (CERD) will be monitoring Ireland’s record on this issue at meetings from 14 February to 11 March. The CERD sees a link between racial and religious discrimination. In its … Continue reading →

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Father hits out at school over son reciting prayers

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Michael Nugent

From The Sunday Tribune on Sunday 16 January: The father of a five-year-old boy who was “horrified” to find his son was reciting prayers at school, despite having opted out of religious instruction, has hit out at the ongoing influence … Continue reading →

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Atheist Ireland condemns discrimination against parents – Sunday Tribune

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Michael Nugent

Article by John Downes Published in the Sunday Tribune, 9 Jan 2011 PARENTS who do not wish to have their children attend religious classes in school are routinely being asked to supervise them personally during school hours because schools will … Continue reading →

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Teach, Don’t Preach: Secular Education is a Human Right

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Michael Nugent

Atheist Ireland is looking for your feedback on this draft document, in which our Education Officer Jane Donnelly argues that secular education is a human right, and that the Irish Government denies that right to its citizens. We will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights Standards, Irish Human Rights Commission, Lobbying Documents, Religious Education | 4 Comments