Sorcha Rosa
Sorcha Rosa is a queer feminist activist working at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and human rights. Her activism focuses on advancing feminist and LGBTQIA+ equality, with particular commitment to trans and intersex justice. She is involved in grassroots organising, advocacy, and community-building, amplifying the voices of those too often left unheard. Sorcha’s work combines personal storytelling with political action, highlighting the importance of solidarity, inclusion, and transformative change.
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Boobs Documentary
Boobs is making its highly anticipated debut at the Catalyst International Film Festival! Join us for the premiere of the 2024 Short Documentary Bursary Award Winner, directed by Nicola Leddy and produced by Invisible Thread Films
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Mandatory Sex Testing For Women:
Author: Sorcha Ní Fhaoláin On Tuesday (March 25) Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, introduced mandatory sex testing for female athletes. World Athletics will introduce mandatory testing for all women entering female competitions to verify their biological sex, insisting it is necessary to protect women’s sport. The ruling will mean a complete ban on all
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Why we should all be talking about Contraception:
In this article, we examine why contraception isn’t just a private choice but a matter of public-health and feminist concern. We look at access in Ireland, systemic barriers and how open discussion can lead to better equity.
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Intersex Ireland calls for more inclusive future following historic UN declaration
In this article, Intersex Ireland reflects on the historic 2024 UN resolution on intersex rights and outlines the path toward a more inclusive future in Ireland — addressing harmful practices, discrimination and healthcare access.
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Sex Testing Women: Defining Olympic Femininity.
This article examines how sex-testing policies have shaped the definition of femininity in Olympic and elite sport — the consequences for women, intersex and transgender athletes, and what fairness really means in competition
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Sorcha in conversation with the amazing TJ and their Forbidden Topics Podcast.
In this special feature, Sorcha Rosa sits down with TJ, host of the Forbidden Topics Podcast, to explore unfiltered conversations about sex, intimacy and societal change in Ireland.
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LGBTQ+ Leaders in Ireland Host Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
This feature captures a roundtable with Ireland’s LGBTQ+ leadership, Sorcha Rosa and U.S. Special Envoy Jessica Stern, exploring human rights, policy challenges and inclusive futures for LGBTQI+ persons in Ireland
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Bread & Roses 2024
“At Bread & Roses 2024 — the Festival of Socialist Feminism in Dublin — Sorcha Rosa took the stage to explore the intersections of gender, labour and LGBTQ+ liberation. This article highlights her talk and reflections from the event.”
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We Need To Stop Colluding With Our Oppressors.
“In this article, we examine how individuals and organisations inadvertently collude with oppressive systems — and why solidarity, resistance and deep structural change are essential. It’s a call to action for all of us.”
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Open Letter To Sport Ireland
Dear Dr Una May – Chief Executive of Sport Ireland We are writing to you to share our anxiety around the growing exclusionary narrative around trans people’s participation in sport, and particularly in regards to trans women and girls. Sport and physical activity benefits every individual in Ireland and as a principle, our approach should