Invitation to the Launch of We-Consent, 22 Mar

Posted on 13 Mar 2023

Poster

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is thrilled to invite you to the launch of We-Consent, a national campaign aimed at igniting a conversation about consent and promoting a cultural shift in Ireland. This campaign is multi- year and its unique focus is to inform, educate, and engage with all members of society about consent in order to advance cultural change. 

About the We-Consent Campaign

Research by DRCC indicates that 70% of people in Ireland recognise that we have a problem with sexual consent. We believe that this campaign will spark long overdue conversations about the kind of values we want to define us and the meaning of equality within our culture.

Ireland is ready for these conversations, and we would be honoured to have you join us at the launch of We-Consent on 22 March.

We will launch the campaign in two parts as outlined below. We have limited capacity so we would appreciate if you could complete the quick RSVP link for both events to ensure we manage our numbers and have the space to welcome you all. 

Photocall Information

Time: 10am

Date: March 22, 2023

Location: Merrion Square Park - https://goo.gl/maps/KLdjpvcjMfZoxzg97   

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/we-consent-photocall-merrion-square-park-tickets-567805931827 

Panel Event Information

Time: 11a.m. – 12.30pm (approx)

Date: March 22, 2023

Location: Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 HH58

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/we-consent-panel-event-tickets-567886312247 

The Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, will be joining us to launch the campaign, alongside representatives from the DRCC and Community Foundation Ireland. We will have a panel discussion with a number of advocates, survivors and professionals who will explore the campaign's vision, mission and key objectives from a variety of perspectives including sport, medical profession, education and broader society. 

Panel Discussion

  • Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD – Opening Address
  • Denise Charlton, Community Foundation Ireland - Opening Address
  • Louise McSharry – MC
  • Chris Rooke - Panelist
  • Dr Caroline Kelleher (RCSI) - Panelist
  • Noeline Blackwell (DRCC) - Panelist
  • Ger Gilroy (Off the Ball) - Panelist
  • Jarlath Regan (Comedian) - Panelist

*We will also be joined by Farah Elle for a special musical performance*

To learn more about the We-Consent campaign, please visit We-Consent.ie very soon.