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Missed the #IrishTechChallengeSA2025 Information Session? Don’t worry! You can listen to the entire session here: youtu.be/XtGkCdx-6QI For more information and to apply, visit :irishtechchallenge.co.za #ITCSA25 #Collaboration #WitsForGood #WitsInnovation @IrlEmbPretoria
The Trócaire team and partners in Zimbabwe were proud to welcome Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, @nealerichmond, Irish Aid Director General Michael Gaffey, and Ambassador Austin Gormley to our office in Harare yesterday. Minister Richmond…
We have presented the State of Women Report 2025. It is now available on our website. We fully appreciate the partnership of @hivosrosa and @IrlEmbPretoria and @euinzim in supporting this work. Scan the QR code below to access the full report! @HivosWiL
Today, at Chegutu District Hospital in Zimbabwe, Minister @nealerichmond met with management and staff. 🇮🇪 through the Global Fund, is proud to support essential health services in Zimbabwe. The hospital provides maternity, neonatal & child health and an infections clinic.
First official visit by Minister @nealerichmond to Zimbabwe. The Minister met with the Minister for Health, and visited the Sally Mugabe Hospital and the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse. Ireland is commited to strengthening the health sector in Zimbabwe. 🇮🇪 🇿🇼
📢 Deadline Alert! 🟩25 July Aspiring human rights champions: Apply now for the LL.M (International & Comparative Law) at @tcddublin 🇮🇪 — and attain a world-class Master’s in Human Rights Law. 🎓 Selection by @CASAC 🔗 canoncollins.org/scholarships/k… #StudyInIreland @ICOSirl
🚀 It's here! The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is *officially live* , and we couldn't be more proud! Co-created *by youth for youth*, this *free app* empowers youth across Africa and Europe to *connect, learn, and lead advocacy efforts* at all levels. ✅ Free & offline ✅…
The launch of the 5th volume in the South Africa–Irish Studies series -- a collab. between @UKZN & @ucddublin & driven by the indomitable Prof Donal McCracken -- has strengthened 🇮🇪🇿🇦connections through research and educational exchange. ucd.ie/globalirishdia… #globalireland

Strengthening health ties! Ireland's Minister of State, Mr Neale Richmond, met the Minister for Health Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, reaffirming partnership & cooperation between Zimbabwe & Ireland in healthcare. #HealthForAll
Today, I join with like-minded Foreign Ministers to deliver a simple and urgent message: The war on Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Full statement: gov.ie/en/department-…
On the first day of Minister @nealerichmond's visit to Zimbabwe, he traveled to Young Africa Training Centre in Chitungwiza, to meet @SERVE_ie The programme funded by Irish Aid provides Technical Vocational Education & Training to young people. Read: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…
Today, Minister @nealerichmond was delighted to see the vital work of Ireland's development partners in Zambia, including Build It International and Special Hope Network. The Minister opened an environmental exhibition 'Black Mountain Project' on the legacy of mining-waste.
Always a pleasure to visit Durban. Great to do the Irish Tech Challenge showcase; visit the @DenisHurleyDBN and launch the 5th volume Africa, Ireland and Beyond with @UKZN and ISAA Durban and visit @ACCORD_online this week.
Delighted to officially launch the 5th volume in the SA-Irish Studies series by @UKZN and @ucddublin in Durban on Wednesday. Driven by the indomitable Prof McCracken and also ISAA Durban. Thanks also to CB Governor Makhlouf for attending due to @g20org business. #irishabroad
"In prison we could hear your (Ireland's) message of solidarity loud and clear. You rallied to our cause when very few knew of our existence as a people. Thank you for being there when we needed you most." Nelson Mandela Fulfils Promise to the Irish 1990 youtu.be/mBlGl_JBy1Y?si…
On #MandelaDay, we commemorate the legacy of a global icon of justice & reconciliation.We also honour Madiba’s deep connection with🇮🇪.🎧to this tribute by @PresidentIRL at the opening of the Mandela exhibition in 2018 which still resonates today. 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦president.ie/ga/diary/detai…
On #MandelaDay, we commemorate the legacy of a global icon of justice & reconciliation.We also honour Madiba’s deep connection with🇮🇪.🎧to this tribute by @PresidentIRL at the opening of the Mandela exhibition in 2018 which still resonates today. 🇮🇪🤝🇿🇦president.ie/ga/diary/detai…
