Eight French Young Women Could Be Ambassadors for a Day

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 22 October 2025 > Pedagogy

For International Women’s Day each year, British Embassies organise a competition in each country for a young woman aged 15-18 to come and discover what it’s like to be an ambassador for a day. In 2026 the opportunity will be extended to eight young women in France. Applications need to be in by 4 January … Continue reading “Eight French Young Women Could Be Ambassadors for a Day”

Irish Referendum on Women’s Role in Society

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 08 March 2024 > In the News

On International Women’s Day 2024, France is including the freedom to have an abortion in its constitution while Ireland is holding a referendum to remove clauses from its constitution which promise the Irish state will do everything it can to allow women to stay in the home. The Irish constitution was adopted in 1937, in … Continue reading “Irish Referendum on Women’s Role in Society”