Important Organisations Flashcards
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Amnesty International
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Draws attention to human rights abuses in different countries – eg. people who are facing the death penalty, being tortured, child labour, prisoners of conscience, etc
2
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Age Action Ireland
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Looks after the rights of older people
3
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Focus Ireland
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Looks after homeless people
4
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Simon Community
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Looks after the needs of homeless people in Ireland
5
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St Vincent de Paul Aware
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Helps poor people and those who are struggling to afford to live
6
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Trocaire
Goal
Concern
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Helps people and communities in the developing world
7
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UNICEF
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UNICEF = United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Look after Children’s rights through our world
8
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ISPCC
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Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Protects children’s rights
