Rape Crisis Ireland

Are you a woman in Irish academia who has experienced online abuse, or seen colleagues targeted?

A new University of Galway survey is gathering experiences. If this applies to you, please consider taking part ⬇️

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#EndSexualViolenceNow

The medical student at the centre of this @ucddublin.bsky.social University Observer story is bravely speaking out to demand change.

Assaulted by a fellow student, she speaks of facing a profound lack of support, with the exception of @ucdsu.bsky.social.

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Woman, 60, jailed for historical child cruelty charges A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final four months suspended, after pleading guilty to historical child cruelty charges at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

"If you know that something isn't right ... please go & seek support," says #SexualViolence survivor Sophia.

"There's a lot of shame and guilt that comes with abuse... & there are so many places out there, like #RapeCrisis centres, ... which are amazing for people."

>> www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Prime Time 2026-02-24 Drugged and raped by her husband and tens of other men, Gisele Pelicot tells us her story in her only Irish broadcast interview. Watch Prime Time 2026-02-24 on RTÉ Player for free

Our Executive Director, Dr Cliona Saidléar, praised Giséle Pelicot for challenging the narrative around victim-blaming, turning shame from a private matter into a public matter on last night's @rte.ie 'Prime Time'

Watch back here >> www.rte.ie/player/serie...

#EndTheShame #FactsNotMyths

Watch @rte.ie Prime Time at 9.35pm tonight to hear an interview with Gisèle Pelicot - a woman whose courage has resonated with #SexualViolence survivors around the world - and a follow up with our Executive Director, Dr Cliona Saidlear.

#FactsNotMyths #JusticeForSurvivors #EndSexualViolenceNow

"My body was completely frozen" Stephen Markham speaks to Kieran about being sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking home

Stephen Markham, a #SexualViolence survivor whose attacker was jailed earlier this week, bravely spoke on @rteradio1.bsky.social's Liveline yesterday in the hopes of encouraging other victims to reach out for support too >>

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

#SurvivorSupport #JusticeForSurvivors

Our Legal Director was pleased to attend the screening of a short film, 'No Time Wasters', in Leinster House followed by a panel discussion about #SexForRent hosted by Senator Laura Harmon.

'No Time Wasters' will air on Virgin Media One at 11pm on 26th February.

#EndSexForRent #SurvivorSupport

Too Into You – Learn the red flags of abuse. At toointoyou.ie young people can take our relationship quiz, discover the red flags of abuse, chat to us for support and learn how to help a friend.

Worried someone you know might be in an unhealthy relationship? Or questioning your own?

Love should feel safe, respectful, and empowering. If you're concerned about a relationship, Women's Aid Ireland's #TooIntoYou survey can help identify warning signs >> www.toointoyou.ie

On #SaferInternetDay, we're calling for cross-party support for Matt Carthy TD's proposed amendment to Coco's Law to clarify that the creation of sexualised #AI deepfake images is illegal.

Passing the amendment would demonstrate a true commitment to #ZeroTolerance for #SexualViolence.

Gardaí must be trained to identify sex-for-rent offers, Oireachtas told Coalition urges garda training, victim supports and inclusion of sex-for-rent exploitation in Ireland’s domestic and gender-based violence strategy

New legislation to ban #SexForRent exploitation is a critical step forward. Implementation & enforcement are key.

As part of a civil society coalition, we have submitted recommendations to the Oireachtas Justice Committee >>
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

#EndSexForRent #DSGBV

After 30 years with Waterford Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (16 as manager) & after 2 terms as Chair of our Board, Anne Scully is retiring. We wish her a happy, healthy retirement after the many years she has dedicated to #SupportingSurvivors of #SexualViolence >>

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We had excellent discussion today with Senator @patriciastephenson.bsky.social about Amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill - in particular, the expansion of protections to other forms of personal records & the need for transparency in the Section 19A process

Minister Jim O’Callaghan secures Government approval to introduce amendments to the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

We welcome the news that Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD has secured Government approval to introduce Amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, & look forward to reading the wording & analysing the Amendments when they are published >>

www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM - 2026 Join AkiDwA in Dublin commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

How will YOU mark Int'l Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation this Friday?

AkiDwA is holding an event in The Gresham, which will be of interest to anyone who supports the UN 2030 goal of eliminating FGM.

Register here >> www.eventbrite.ie/e/internatio...

#EndFGM

BBC One - Caitlin Hanna: Trafficked in Belfast The death of one young woman exposes a hidden criminal underworld in Northern Ireland.

Switch on BBC1 NI tonight at 10.40pm to gain an insight into how the commercial sex trade operates in Ireland today and how we can work together to tackle #SexualViolence and #SexualExploitation >>

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Read our Executive Director's op-ed in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social calling for a presumption of non-disclosure of counselling notes in #SexualViolence trials >>

RCI continues to call for a presumption of non-disclosure of counselling notes Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI), reflecting on the Dáil 1st stage debate on 9th January 2026 of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, reiterates our call for a presumption of…

We reiterate our call for a presumption of non-disclosure of counselling notes in rape and #SexualViolence trials but seek reassurance that the Justice Minister will commit to setting the highest standard to be applied by the court >>

www.rapecrisisireland.ie/rci-continue...

#JusticeForSurvivors

We welcome Minister Jim O'Callaghan's plans to bring to committee stage amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025:

- the presumption of non-disclosure of counselling notes in #SexualViolence trials
- the expansion of protection to other personal data

Sexual Violence Victims’ Counselling Notes and Proposed Legislative Amendments Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) is requesting meetings with political leaders following the publication of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025. We wish to present our…

Rape Crisis Ireland is calling for key Amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 to ensure #JusticeForSurvivors:

1. Introduce a presumption of non-disclosure
2. Raise the threshold for disclosure

See our website >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie/sexual-viole...

If anyone has ever shared an intimate image of you online without your consent, you can report it to a member of @garda.ie or to @hotline-ie.bsky.social >> www.hotline.ie

You can also seek support from a #RapeCrisis Centre >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie

#OnlineSafety #SexualViolence #SurvivorSupport

Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre is recruiting 2 (part-time) Adolescent Counsellors! Please spread the word (or apply yourself)!

Full details here >> www.krsac.com/job-vacancie...

Apply by 23rd January

#JobFairy #KerryJobFairy #IrelandJobFairy #IrelandJobs #IrishJobs #CounsellingJobs

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#FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors

X chatbot Grok deepfakes was predictable - AI 'nudify' tools must be banned THE Government could ban AI-nudification apps from social media by fast-tracking legislation that has already come before the Dail, it has been claimed. Malcolm Byrne, Chairman of the Oireachtas AI…

In an op-ed in today's @thesun.ie, our Executive Director calls for "robust, visible enforcement" of current laws in relation to AI & the sharing of non-consensual intimate images >>

thesun.ie/news/1634974...

#OnlineSafety #SexualViolence #SupportingSurvivors

Carlow Rape Crisis Centre marks its 30th anniversary - News - Carlow Nationalist Carlow Rape Crisis Centre marks its 30th anniversary - News - Carlow Nationalist

Carlow & South Leinster Rape Crisis Centre recently celebrated 30 years' providing essential services and support to survivors of #SexualViolence at their premises in Carlow town >>

www.carlow-nationalist.ie/news/carlow-...

#SupportingSurvivors #RapeCrisisHelp

RCI calls for a ban on ‘nudification’ functionality of AI Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI) is calling for a total ban on artificial intelligence (AI)-based functions that can produce deepfake sexual images of children and adults. Below is the text of a press…

Rape Crisis Ireland is calling for a total ban on AI-based functions that can produce deepfake sexual images of children and adults >>

rapecrisisireland.ie/rci-calls-fo...

#OnlineSafety #SexualViolencePrevention

A big SHOUT OUT to our donors who donated to our work in 2025! Your generosity helps us make a difference in our work #SupportingSurvivors of #SexualViolence across the island of Ireland.

>> www.rapecrisisireland.ie

#SexualViolencePrevention #SexualViolenceAwareness #RapeCrisisHelp

There is no need to suffer in silence! If you've experienced #SexualViolence, there is always help and support available.

The National #RapeCrisis Helpline is open 24/7 365 days a year, so you can call them ANYTIME on 1800 778888 to receive support.

#RapeCrisisHelp #RapeCrisisSupport

Wishing all our friends & followers an enjoyable & peaceful Christmas!

For anyone impacted by #SexualViolence, the 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline run by @DublinRCC will remain open over the Christmas period: 1800 778888.

#RapeCrisisHelp #RapeCrisisSupport #SurvivorSupport #AlwaysHere

'You can survive', says woman as partner jailed for rape A woman who was raped by her former partner has said she is "speaking out because I want to turn my pain into purpose" after he was jailed for eight years.

"You can escape. You can survive."

#SexualViolence survivor speaks out to encourage other victims living in fear to seek help

Find your local #RapeCrisis centre here >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie/find-help/ra...

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There is #NoExcuse for blaming victims of #SexualViolence for what happened to them. It is never the survivor’s fault.

Every time we speak up, support survivors & challenge harmful attitudes, we chip away at the silence that allows violence to persist.

#ItsNotNormal #ItsOKtoSayNo #SurvivorSupport