| Support | Information | Website |
|---|---|---|
| UCD Employee Assistance Services | 24/7/365 free & confidential support service dedicated to assisting UCD employees and family members in dealing with personal and work-related issues. | UCD Employee Assistance Services |
| UCD Dignity & Respect Support Service | A dedicated Support Service for those who have been impacted by incidences of bullying, harassment and /or sexual misconduct | Dignity and Respect Support Services |
| UCD Dignity & Respect Support Colleagues | The Dignity & Respect Support Colleagues act as a listening ear and provides non-directive and non-judgemental support and information to employees experiencing difficulties of a bullying, harassment and/or sexual harassment nature on a strictly confidential basis. | UCD Dignity and Respect Support Colleagues |
| UCD Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Colleagues | Non-judgemental, support and information for employees on a strictly confidential basis | UCD Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Colleagues |
| Healthy UCD | Healthy UCD aims to create a globally recognized, health-promoting university that fosters the holistic wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, and the local community. | Healthy UCD website |
| UCD Supports for Parents | A Parent Buddy Programme has been established to offer support to employees who have family obligations or who may be preparing to become a parent. In addition, a Support for Parents webpage has been developed with links to resources and advice. | |
| UCD Supports for Carers | This Webpage lists related policies, supports and relevant webinars and information. | |
| UCD Disability Supports | This page brings together a broad range of topics, projects and services from around UCD under the heading of 'disability'. Here you'll find a broad definition of disability, information on making reasonable accommodation, mentoring programmes, training and more. | |
| UCD LGBTI Supports | This webpage outlines our policies and provides support and resources, including reference to UCD Pride and the activities that take place. | |
| UCD Multicultural Employee Support |
The UCD Multicultural Employee Network (MENU) offers a forum that brings together members of the community from other cultures and those interested in other cultures to support each other, exchange experiences and ideas and promote multicultural awareness in UCD. |
International Men's Day
Information
- Policies
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- Call for new members. Get involved
- Downloads
- Ending Sexual Violence
- Equality Impact Assessments
- EDI Organisations
- Race and Ethnic Equality in UCD
- Data Collection
- UCD Disability Census
- Gender pay gap reporting in UCD
- End Period Poverty
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Survey
- International Women's Day
- International Men's Day
- Engaging men in EDI in UCD
International Men's Day 2024
Celebrating Men’s Wellbeing, Positive Role Models, and Gender Equality
About International Men’s Day
International Men's Day, celebrated on November 19th, is a day to highlight positive male role models, promote men’s health and wellbeing, and encourage gender equality. This year's theme is "Men's Health Champions and Positive Male Role Models".
Events & Activities
Join us for a series of exciting events aimed at celebrating men and addressing important issues:
| Event Name | Information | Time & Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging Men in EDI Event "Actions and Reactions" | To learn more and to book you place please click here | 20th November 12-1pm | UCD Global Lounge |
| College Business | Join the College of Business for a coffee morning to celebrate International Men’s Day. | 19th November 11:00am |
UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, Common Room |
| College of Science | Join the College of Science for a coffee morning to celebrate International Men’s Day. | 19th November 11:30am |
O'Brien Centre for Science - Zone 7 - 2nd Floor Atrium |
| College of Social Science & Law | Join the College of Social Science & Law for a coffee morning to celebrate International Men’s Day. | 19th November 12:30pm |
Room D101, Newman Building |
| College Business | Join the College of Business for a coffee morning to celebrate International Men’s Day. | 20th November 10:30pm | Quinn Contemplative Space (ground floor) |
| College of Engineering & Architecture | Join the College of Engineering & Architecture for a coffee morning to celebrate International Men’s Day. | 21st November 11:00am | Room 124, Engineering & Materials Science Centre |
How to Participate
Everyone is welcome to join the celebration! Here’s how you can participate:
- Attend events and bring a friend along.
- Engage and post from your coffee morning on social media using #InternationalMensDay2024 #UCDEnagingMeninEDI
- Keep an eye on UCD’s EDI Unit's Workvivo page this International Men’s Day (week) 2024, and join in by liking and sharing the EDI team’s posts!
For additional support options, please click below:
| Support | Information | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services | The HSE provides a list of available local services on their website. | (opens in a new window)Mental Health Services |
| Pieta House | Pieta House is a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide. | (opens in a new window)Pieta House |
| Samaritans | Samaritans (Ireland) operate day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they can help take action to prevent the crisis. | (opens in a new window)Samaritans |
| Aware | Aware is the national organisation providing free support, education and information services to those impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. | (opens in a new window)Aware |
| Spunout.ie | SpunOut.ie is an Irish youth information website offering resources and support on mental health, education, employment, and general well-being for young people | (opens in a new window)spunout.ie |
| A lust for life | A lust for life is a mental health charity based in Ireland that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind - and to be the leaders that drive our society towards a better future | (opens in a new window)A lust for Life |
| Reach Out | ReachOut.com is an online youth mental health service, it focuses on people aged 12 to 25 years-old. | (opens in a new window)Reach Out |
| See Change | See Change is Ireland’s organisation dedicated to ending mental health stigma. | (opens in a new window)seechange.ie |
| Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Ireland | Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Ireland endeavours to bring Mental Health First Aid training to communities and workplaces around Ireland. | (opens in a new window)Mental Health First Aid Ireland |
| Healthy Ireland | Healthy Ireland is a Government-led initiative which aims to create an Irish society where everyone can enjoy good physical and mental health, and where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society. For a wide range of resources visit their website. | (opens in a new window)Healthy Ireland website |
| Outhouse | Outhouse is a space for the LGBTQ+ Community to feel safe, seen and celebrated. | (opens in a new window)Outhouse |
| Men Aid Ireland | Men’s Aid Ireland provide a confidential service aimed at ensuring all male victims of Domestic Violence / Coercive Control receive the required support to be safe. | (opens in a new window)Mens Aid |
| The Men’s Development Network | The Men’s Development Network supports men’s health, well-being, and positive change through programs on mental health, gender equality, and ending gender-based violence. | (opens in a new window)mensnetwork.ie |