Author: Joe Munnelly

Palestine solidarity march in Dublin on 20th April 2024. A sigh reads 'solidarity not silence' around an image of two shaking hands. one sleeve is the Irish flag, the other sleeve is the Palestine flag.

Peace & Justice: Europe has lost its way.

April 24th marks International Day of Multilateralism & Diplomacy for Peace which was founded after the devastation of the Second World War in 1945 with one central mission: the...

Girls For Girls: Creativity and Girls’ Empowerment.

At IJI we believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential and have the opportunity to grow. Education is the vital steppingstones to a brighter future but...
Shane Burke stands in refugee camp, an injured man is being carried into a medical tent.

Sudan Crisis: One Year On

In only one year, the ongoing conflict in Sudan has forcibly displaced nearly 9 million people, making it the most severe displacement crisis globally. Among them, close to 7...
Photo overlooking center of Kangemi slum in Nairobi, Kenya.

World Health Day 2024: My Health, My Right

The theme of this year’s World Health Day is ‘my health, my right’ chosen by the UN World Health organisation (WHO) to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to...
photo of Palestine solidarity march. a sign reads: 'our voices will never be silenced'

Gaza: We Cannot Be Silent!

Since October, all of us have seen the horrors of war and violence which continues to tear families apart, ruin childhoods and cause the deaths of thousands of civilians,...
pumpkin crops and agroforestry in Kasungu, Malawi.

More than just a bicycle

Men and women like Phalles Ng’oma are among the trailblazers who are passing down knowledge on climate smart agriculture practices to their local and neighbouring communities. We have partnered...

Xavier Network meeting, Dublin 2024: Looking onwards in Solidarity.

The member organizations of the Xavier Network met in Dublin, Ireland from March 13 to 15, 2024. The meeting brought together the directors and international program coordinators of participating organizations from...
women collecting water from river in Thiba village, Malawi. they walk with buckets carried over their heads.

Two Tales for World Water Day

This year’s World Water Day theme is focused on ‘peace’ and for good reason. Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when...
children in their school uniforms plant trees in Malawi

World Day of Forests 2024

March 21st is dedicated to the world’s forests and the important role they play in cooling our atmosphere as well as being home to most animals and plant species...
women tailoring and cutting material to measure for pads.

International Women’s Day 2024

For International Women’s Day, we at IJI are taking this moment to highlight ‘period poverty’ which affects women all over the world, including Ireland, and showcasing an amazing start-up...
Dr Orobator addresses audience at a podium

Dr Orobator’s talk on solidarity & collaboration: a look to the future?

On a wet and blustery ‘Spring’ evening, Father Orobator gave an intimate talk which left listeners with food for thought, reflecting on the role everyone has as people of...
Happy, an eco-lead farmer waters his crops

World Wildlife Day 2024

The UN World Wildlife Day is an international holiday which recognizes the importance of the natural environment and the vital role animals and plant life play in keeping Mother...