26.7% of #SexualViolence survivors whose abuse first occurred between ages 45-64 identified as having a disability, meaning disabled survivors in mid-to-later life face #CompoundedBarriers to recognition, to disclosure, and to support that meets their needs www.rapecrisisireland.ie/research/rci...

Our #RapeCrisisStatistics2025 found 9.7% of survivors identified as having a disability. 48% chronic illness, 25% physical/mobility, 20% learning/intellectual, 7% hearing/visual impairment. Disabled survivors deserve support >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie/find-help/ra... #DisabilityPrideMonth

CONGRATULATIONS to all who successfully completed our Specialist #SexualViolence Training for Counsellors! This enthusiastic group has taken part in 8 intensive training weekends & are now equipped to bring specialist, trauma-informed support to survivors across Ireland #SurvivorSupport

Are you a survivor of #SexualViolence with trial experience since Jan 2019? If so, @unioflimerick.bsky.social researchers want to hear from you for a project on #LegalReform: 60-90 min interview, all genders / offence types welcome, age 18+. >> www.ul.ie/lived-realit... #JusticeForSurvivors

Ireland cannot afford to let #EndingSexualViolenceAndHarassment in #HigherEducation institutions become a tick-box exercise. Government must resource #RapeCrisis centres to deliver the survivor-centred response this framework promised >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie/rci-calls-fo... #ESVH

For #SexualViolence survivors with disabilities, raising a concern can depend entirely on someone else asking, noticing or believing them. No-one should have to choose between support specific to their community & specialist trauma support. Survivors deserve both. #BeyondTheMargins #FactsNotMyths

#SexualViolence is not inevitable. It is preventable. Over the next 5 years, we will centre survivors, hold systems to account & build the movement Ireland needs - as outlined in our new strategy >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie/wp-content/u... #EndSexualViolence #JusticeForSurvivors #FactsNotMyths

Our #RapeCrisis Centre Managers & #DataCompliance Officers came together recently to strengthen how we record, protect & make sense of survivor data. This is what co-creation looks like in practice! #DataForGood #DataWithPurpose #SupportingSurvivors

#SexualViolence survivors deserve protection for life. Our Legal Director appeared before the Oireachtas Justice Committee this week to call for: 🔒 Protection orders on conviction 👨‍👩‍👧 Protection for connected persons 🚨 Emergency protection orders 📝 Survivor input into orders #JusticeForSurvivors

Delighted 2 join the European Institute for Gender Equality's #ItShouldBeZero #DenimDay session, highlighting the need 2 campaign for the adoption of an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape. To date, only 18 EU member states have introduced consent-based definitions of rape in2 their legislation

Did you know you can make a complaint to Fiosrú on someone else's behalf? Thank you to Darren Wright from Fiosrú for sharing this and so much more with staff across the #SexualViolence sector as part of our new #SkillsFeed series. #SurvivorSupport #JusticeForSurvivors #FactsNotMyths

Real progress has been made since the launch of the Third National #ZeroTolerance Strategy. However, significant gaps remain and we are calling on Government to move with urgency to address them. Survivors cannot afford to wait. assets.gov.ie/static/docum... #EndSexualViolenceNow #SurvivorSupport

We welcome the @europarl.europa.eu's decision to back a landmark ban on #NudificationApps - technology that has been weaponised to create non-consensual intimate imagery, causing devastating harm to victims. This is a crucial step >> ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #EndSexualViolenceNow

Rape Crisis Ireland contributed to Children's Rights Alliance's #ReportCard2026, which acknowledges some positive initiatives underway, including in the area of #DSGBV, while making clear that stronger action is needed in other areas: #socialhousing, #internationalprotection and #CAO reform

Delighted to be at @ihrec.bsky.social / @fra.europa.eu workshop on violence against people with disabilities in Irish institutions. Moving from outrage to action: practical & policy solutions to prevent & respond to violence & to effect meaningful change. #HumanRights #SurvivorSupport

Our CEO and Data Manager are collaborating & sharing insights with other #dataleaders at the Data Leaders Summit. Upskilling is necessary to ensure the stories of #SexualViolence survivors are told & continue to improve policy & practice, prevention, support & access to justice. #DataLeadership

This #InternationalWomensDay we stand in solidarity with all survivors of #SexualViolence denied justice. Our Section 19A briefing outlines what real reform looks like: protecting survivors' records, dignity & right to be heard >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie #RightsJusticeAction #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Are you a woman in Irish academia who has experienced online abuse, or seen colleagues targeted? A new University of Galway survey is gathering experiences. If this applies to you, please consider taking part ⬇️ forms.office.com/pages/respon... #EndSexualViolenceNow

Watch @rte.ie Prime Time at 9.35pm tonight to hear an interview with Gisèle Pelicot - a woman whose courage has resonated with #SexualViolence survivors around the world - and a follow up with our Executive Director, Dr Cliona Saidlear. #FactsNotMyths #JusticeForSurvivors #EndSexualViolenceNow

Our Legal Director was pleased to attend the screening of a short film, 'No Time Wasters', in Leinster House followed by a panel discussion about #SexForRent hosted by Senator Laura Harmon. 'No Time Wasters' will air on Virgin Media One at 11pm on 26th February. #EndSexForRent #SurvivorSupport

On #SaferInternetDay, we're calling for cross-party support for Matt Carthy TD's proposed amendment to Coco's Law to clarify that the creation of sexualised #AI deepfake images is illegal. Passing the amendment would demonstrate a true commitment to #ZeroTolerance for #SexualViolence.

After 30 years with Waterford Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (16 as manager) & after 2 terms as Chair of our Board, Anne Scully is retiring. We wish her a happy, healthy retirement after the many years she has dedicated to #SupportingSurvivors of #SexualViolence >> www.wlrfm.com/podcasts/dei...

We had excellent discussion today with Senator @patriciastephenson.bsky.social about Amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill - in particular, the expansion of protections to other forms of personal records & the need for transparency in the Section 19A process

We welcome Minister Jim O'Callaghan's plans to bring to committee stage amendments to the Criminal Law & Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: - the presumption of non-disclosure of counselling notes in #SexualViolence trials - the expansion of protection to other personal data

If anyone has ever shared an intimate image of you online without your consent, you can report it to a member of @garda.ie or to @hotline-ie.bsky.social >> www.hotline.ie You can also seek support from a #RapeCrisis Centre >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie #OnlineSafety #SexualViolence #SurvivorSupport

Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre is recruiting 2 (part-time) Adolescent Counsellors! Please spread the word (or apply yourself)! Full details here >> www.krsac.com/job-vacancie... Apply by 23rd January #JobFairy #KerryJobFairy #IrelandJobFairy #IrelandJobs #IrishJobs #CounsellingJobs

Rape Crisis Ireland is no longer active on X. Stay connected with us on these platforms: Bluesky >> @rapecrisisireland.bsky.social LinkedIn >> @Rape Crisis Ireland Facebook >> @RapeCrisisIreland Instagram >> @rape_crisis_ireland Thank you for your support! #FactsNotMyths #SupportingSurvivors

A big SHOUT OUT to our donors who donated to our work in 2025! Your generosity helps us make a difference in our work #SupportingSurvivors of #SexualViolence across the island of Ireland. >> www.rapecrisisireland.ie #SexualViolencePrevention #SexualViolenceAwareness #RapeCrisisHelp

There is no need to suffer in silence! If you've experienced #SexualViolence, there is always help and support available. The National #RapeCrisis Helpline is open 24/7 365 days a year, so you can call them ANYTIME on 1800 778888 to receive support. #RapeCrisisHelp #RapeCrisisSupport

Wishing all our friends & followers an enjoyable & peaceful Christmas! For anyone impacted by #SexualViolence, the 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline run by @DublinRCC will remain open over the Christmas period: 1800 778888. #RapeCrisisHelp #RapeCrisisSupport #SurvivorSupport #AlwaysHere