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The People’s Inquiry on Big Tech Harms

For too long, the people of Ireland have been waiting for our political leaders to set and enforce strict rules for big tech corporations like Meta, Google, TikTok and X — but instead they’ve given these corporations free rein to harvest our most personal data, decide what we’re sold based…

Patrick Kelleher4th December 2024

Campaign News News Update Palestine

Gaza Legal Case

On Wednesday 30th October 2024, members of the Uplift community, along with solicitor Darragh Mackin of Phoenix law, delivered a statement to the Taoiseach Simon Harris demanding that the Irish government:1. Suspends all military trade with Israel 2. Suspends all dual-use trade with Israel 3. Suspends the use of Irish…

Brian Cuthbert1st November 2024

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What we’ve been up to: August 2024

Time and again, we’ve proven that even when things feel hopeless and unclear, stepping forward to take action together says everything about who we are — a community from all walks of life that acts together despite those that want to divide us. I think you know how special and…

Alex Barton3rd September 2024

Campaign News News Update Palestine

Citibank is funding Israel

Citibank is the largest foreign bank in Israel, and has a history of financing of weapons deals between Israel, the USA, and the weapons corporations that supply them. Since the beginning of Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza, Citibank has financed a $500million bond to Israel that they…

Saoirse McHugh3rd September 2024

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Social media is hurting us: Results of Uplift’s big tech survey

We all want online spaces that are safe and where we can connect with others — but right now, social media bosses like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are hurting us and pushing content at us that we don’t want to see. The Uplift community has spent years fighting for…

Patrick Kelleher16th April 2024

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Building public support for climate solutions: A Narrative Guide

Climate change is the biggest threat to our safety and health we have ever encountered. So how do we get the conversation about climate change so loud and clear, that future governments know they have no choice but to stop those responsible for poisoning our air, water, soil, nature and…

Jacob Sosinsky28th March 2024

Campaign Housing News News Update Uncategorised

Summary of Vacant Homes Research

Empty Homes: A Political Choice There are more vacant houses than people who need a home in every county of Ireland. Early in 2024 Uplift members commissioned research into exactly what the problem with vacant properties and what can be done to fix it Here is a summary of the…

Jacob Sosinsky26th March 2024

Campaign News News Update Palestine Uncategorised

Meta Stop Censoring Palestine

On Wednesday (6th December 2023), Uplift hosted a session in the AV Room in Leinster House for Ireland's TDs and Senators to talk about Meta's censorship of Palestinian voices and under-moderation of hate speech and disinformation in Hebrew on Meta's platforms (primarily Facebook and Instagram). Representatives from 7amleh, the Arab…

Brian Cuthbert11th December 2023

MyUplift News News Update Uncategorised

A Celebration of Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of open, welcoming, communities where everybody can feel safe, valued, and seen. It is important to recognize and celebrate the unique identities and experiences of individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, including our transgender friends and loved ones. No matter…

Jacob Sosinsky17th November 2023

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Building Support For Climate Solutions: A Narrative Guide

Introduction Climate change is the biggest threat to our safety and health we have ever encountered. So how do we get the conversation about climate change so loud and clear that future governments know they have no choice but to stop those responsible for poisoning our air, water, soil, and…

Siobhán O'Donoghue10th November 2023

News Update

The People’s Inquiry on Big Tech Harms

Gaza Legal Case

What we’ve been up to: August 2024

Citibank is funding Israel

Social media is hurting us: Results of Uplift’s big tech survey

Building public support for climate solutions: A Narrative Guide

Summary of Vacant Homes Research

Meta Stop Censoring Palestine

A Celebration of Transgender Awareness Week

Building Support For Climate Solutions: A Narrative Guide

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