Join us at Cork Action for Equality’s ‘Write for your Rights’ evening – 7pm, Sunday (14th), The Other place Cafe
Forwarded message from Cork Action for Equality:
Hey Folks,
As you are no doubt aware, the Civil Partnership bill is doing the rounds through the various stages in the Oireachtas and is scheduled to go before the Justice Committee on Thursday March 24th.
Cork Action For Equality urges everyone to write letters to the Justice Committee to express the shortcomings of the Civil Partnership Bill and it’s enshrinement of inequality into Irish law. We ask that you explain to the committee that Civil partnership does not go far enough and that it is discriminatory against LGBT people. You may also wish to highlight the short-comings of the bill such as the failure to recognise children in existing same-sex relationships and how LGBT homes are referred to as “shared home” rather than a family home.
Please write to Mr. Alan Guidon, clerk of the Justice Committee by March 18th (Thursday) outlining your views. To ensure that is reaches the justice committee in time, please post your letter by Tuesday 16th to:
Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Womens’ Rights
c/o Mr. Alan Guidon
Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Remember that a letter is much more effective than an e-mail as it adds a personal touch! With this in mind, Cork Action For Equality will be hosting an letter writing evening at:
Other Place,
South Main St,
7pm
14th of March (Tomorrow).
Then we’re off to Rubys for a bit o’ socialising. We’ll supply the paper, envelopes and pens. All we ask is that you bring yourself, any family or friends and the price of a stamp (55c).
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