Obstetric fistula remains one of the most neglected human-rights realities
Resulting from prolonged or obstructed labour, the consequences can be lifelong
Settlement deal for those suing child abuser Michael Shine plunged into doubt
Test case out of more than 100 cases alleging abuse will go ahead in High Court
Shine conviction follows decades of legal battles
Drogheda hospital order insurers have already settled more than 200 abuse claims
The Irish Times view on sexual abuse of nuns: Church must address reality
The pattern is clear: Rome’s instinct in these cases is to minimise
The Irish woman who exposed abuse of nuns by priests 25 years ago
Report by Clare sister claimed such abuse took place in 22 countries, including Ireland
The female trailblazers of Irish medicine
A new project highlights some of those who broke ground for women medics in Ireland and overseas
Sr Mairéad Butterly: Missionary and advocate for women
Born: May 29th, 1946. Died: October 22nd, 2017
Nun who inspired U2 song is Bono’s guest at Croke Park gig
Singer met Sr Anne Carr in Malawi in 2002 and wrote ‘Crumbs from Your Table’ about her
Flying nuns to Olympic coaches: 100 years of the Irish in Kenya
To mark the Rising, an exhibition looks at the Irish contribution to the East African state
UN’s grand goals struggle to gain traction in slums of Nairobi
Poverty persists in Kenyan capital while violence against women is at epidemic levels
Ann Ward: Pioneering obstetrician and missionary nun
‘Surgical success was only the beginning - Sr Ward knew that her young patients needed friendship and support’
Dr Anne Merriman’s hospice brings dignity to the dying in Uganda
The former nun has pledged to develop a template for care for dying that could be used all across Africa
Sr Pat Kelly: a pioneer of tropical medicine
Obituary: Nun made a significant contribution to the Irish missionary effort
Missionary nun and doctor who treated Aids in Africa
Maura O’Donohoe: March 2nd, 1933 - May 3rd, 2015
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