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Ógra Aontú message on International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Ógra Aontú wishes to affirm International Day of Zero tolerance to FGM 2021. Spokesperson for the group and PRO/Treasurer of Aontú Louth, Zoe Chitare, said:

"The Criminal Justice Act 2012 makes FGM a criminal offence with imprisonment of up to 14 years. However, data from the 2016 Census show a 53% increase from 2013 in women who have undergone FGM in our nation. That’s 5,790 women who have experienced this kind of gender based violence".

"As the party of life, economic justice and unity, Ógra Aontú commits to collaborating with grassroots organisations and civil society in our communities, schools and universities in the provision of access to support networks, counselling for victims and vital education as well as training for key professionals towards identifying and tackling this horrific abuse of Human Rights", concluded Zoe.

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#ÓgraAontú #VoicesForChange

By Aontú Press | 8 February, 2021



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The Irish political system is radically broken



In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.



Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.



Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.




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