President Higgins: 'None of the rights women enjoy fell from the sky'

March 11, 2016

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President Michael D Higgins hosted an event at Áras an Uachtaráin on March 11th to highlight the role of men in advancing women’s rights. Wicklow singer Hozier and broadcaster Ryan Tubridy were among the guests.

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