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FIGURES released from Trocaire this week show that the Killaloe diocese raised €334,859 during this year’s Lenten Campaign, almost €9.000 more than was raised last year.
Trocaire’s 2007 Lenten campaign tackled the issue of gender equal- ity in the devel- oping world and highlighted how equal rights for women and men Oe N cure Ma’s Les D am oy-bas in ending pov- ua
Clare man Ea- monn Meehan, leo) AY ebKster tor of ‘Trodcaire, thanked the clergy and people of Kil- laloe for their kindness and generos- ity for Trocaire’s Lenten campaign this year.
He said, “We are extremely grateful for the huge amount of money raised for developing countries through- out Killaloe diocese this year. This money could not have been raised without the loyal support of parish- ioners who back this campaign every
single year”’.
According to Mr Meehan, “the work that goes on behind the scenes by clergy, parish workers and teach- ers can never be underestimated. Their dedication and commitment is the key to the success of the Lenten
campaign and Trocaire is very erateful for their hard work again this year.” Trocaire’s 2007 Lenten campaign looked at the so- cial roles that men and women have been as- signed and how the two genders are often valued
differently. Trocaire also demanded Were
the Irish Government produce a na- tional action plan that would lead to full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which calls for the active participation of women in peacekeeping, the elimination of violence against women and the pro- tection of women and children in conflict.