Ruhama

Lobbying Organisation Ruhama

Date published 21 May, 2018

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Jan, 2018 to 30 Apr, 2018

Specific Details Ruhama's attendance at and plans for our participation in the United Nations 62nd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62)

Intended results The sponsorship of the Irish State representation in hosting a Side Event with Ruhama and colleagues from CAP International (specifically sponsorship to provide a room and a speaker for the Side Event) A contribution towards travel and subsistence costs for Ruhama's attendance at CSW

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Ms Sarah Benson, CEO of Ruhama

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

Email communications with officials from the Department of Justice and Equality and Minister David Stanton regarding planning for the above side event, particularly in relation to sponsorship and ministerial involvement

Social Media (2-5)

Tweets regarding the Side Event at the United Nations CSW, noting and thanking Minister David Stanton for his involvement and support

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

David Stanton Minister of State (Department of Justice and Equality)