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LGBTQ+ Isolation & Social Inclusion
Most of us feel isolated or rejected at some point in our life, we can usually recall a time where we did not feel included or welcome and the impact this had on our mood and sense of wellbeing. The themes of isolation and non-inclusion are even more of an issue for any minority […]
Business All-Star Accreditation
We have very big news… Under The Rainbow has been awarded with the All Ireland Business Foundations Business All-Star Accreditation! We are now Irelands Accredited Diversity Agent of 2021, what an achievement. Our team has been very busy over the last 8 weeks working with the All-Ireland Business Foundation to achieve our Business All-Star Accreditation […]
Diversity Island, a photo competition from Under the Rainbow
‘ Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without’ William Sloane Coffin In these dark and dreary days of Winter we want to give you the opportunity to explore your creative side! Send us a photo that you feel […]
The Intersectionality of Pride
l Strange to think of how we should be wearing glitter, rainbows and drinking overpriced drinks while smiling at strangers as we feel united by being present to celebrate Pride. Strange to think that on the 50th anniversary of Pride, where globally there were massive celebrations planned most of us are sitting on our phones […]
What Buddhism means to me
In a guest blog to celebrate Buddha Day we have an inspiring personal story: As I write this I am reflecting on the title, what Buddhism means to me, I’m more inclined to ask: Why I am a Buddhist? I have been aware of Buddhism for most of my life. Growing up in Catholic Ireland […]
Adjusting to Self Isolation
Adjusting to Isolation: As we have been strongly urged as a nation to stay inside our homes for the foreseeable future, different people are having very different reactions to the change of circumstances. Psychologists have found that feelings of uncertainty cause us to have more extreme reactions to our circumstances, be that positively or negatively. […]