Because of this, we welcome our brothers and sisters who come here to make Ireland their home, learn and share our culture and contribute to our economy and society.

Those actual patriots understood that ethno nationalism is a colonial tool, used to create division among the oppressed. The Irish are a people who know how it feels to have your culture ripped from you, have your land seized and be told you are not quite human.

To add to the irony, some of these protestors are calling themselves 'patriots'. If any of them attempted to read the Irish Proclamation, they would find a document reflecting staunch civic nationalism.

Meanwhile, women in leadership are linked to:

✔️ Healthier populations
✔️ Better education outcomes
✔️ Stronger social services
✔️ More resilient democracies

With the rise of the far right, we need more women in politics urgently. Women leaders are often more risk-averse, collaborative, and focused on well-being.

Across the world, far-right regimes attack education, healthcare, disability rights, and evidence itself...