Publications
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Gender, Victimhood, And Violence: Depp-Heard Trial Reflections
Myself and Roxanna Azimy share our reflections on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial looking at misogyny, the court of public opinion, the power of social media, domestic violence, and white, male privilege.
Diversein - 146 Inspiring Women Leaders List 2021
As part of International Women's Day 2021, Diversein launched a campaign to recognise and reward inspiring women leaders globally. I was graciously selected to be on the list.
Stories to Action - COVID-19 and the exposition and exacerbation of gendered double standards during pregnancy
A piece exposing the double standards that have popped up during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to pregnancy and birthing, specifically examples such as having a partner with you while you give birth.
Global Equality Collective - Member
I am a member of the Global Equality Collective, a Collective of subject matter experts, and a vibrant community of engaged people on varying stages of our journey towards gender equality.
Women in Debates - What is empowerment of women?
I wrote on a piece on what I believe to be the true empowerment of women at Women in Debates, a platform for debates on all things gender equality.
UCC Alumni and Development - Lauren Foley, Feminist Vlogger and Consultant
UCC Law graduate Lauren Foley is a consultant, feminist, YouTuber, writer, speaker and aspiring lightworker. In her own words, Lauren "probably dabbles in too many things for her own good but also wouldn’t have it any other way right now. She loves Grey’s Anatomy, spaghetti carbonara and cats and her perfect night would involve a good helping of all three.” She chats to us about her student days, gender equality and doing good.
Rockstars Live on LinkedIn
I interviewed with Jen Jortner Cassidy of LinkedIn Learning about my career journey thus far, my experience with and tips for LinkedIn, why I’m a feminist and about how to get along with cats!
Gender Mainstreaming in Communications - HerMainY Handbook
I contributed to the AEGEE HerMainY Project Handbook with a piece on gender mainstreaming in communications, particularly with reference to my experience as a feminist vlogger and writer.
How Embracing Feminism Made Me Less Judgemental
YouTuber, writer and feminist Lauren Foley discusses the importance of equality and feminism, and how embracing them made her a better person.
My Seven Feminist Standout Moments From 2019
A piece I published on Medium on the small but important feminist acts I witnessed in 2019.
See Her Thrive
I am regularly wrote for See Her Thrive, a women’s health organisation. Please feel free to peruse their blog to see some of my works.
Irish Pride or Irish Shame?
What if one embraces one’s shame? E&M‘s author Lauren Foley has a closer look at Ireland’s history of women’s rights in an attempt to free her homeland from the silence that has accompanied and continues to accompany this topic and, consequently, to make it a stronger nation everyone can be proud of.
Woman Misunderstood and Reclaimed
I contributed to an Irish women’s art collective Bloomers Irish Art for their issue surrounding women and mythology. I drew parallels between the past and the present and questioned whether much has changed in how women were represented then and now.
What I Learned From Dropping Out of College
A piece on the lessons I learned when I unexpectedly dropped out of my first college course and how, looking back, it was the makings of me.
Ten Things To Be Grateful For
A blog post I wrote for social enterprise The Shona Project about the ten things we can be grateful for during the coronavirus pandemic.
Na Gaeil sa Bhruiséil - Lauren Ní Fhoghlú
The series ‘Éireannaigh san AE’ takes a look at the colourful and extensive Irish community that is living and working in Brussels; what they do and their life in Brussels. Ireland’s national language broadcaster TG4 featured my work in the European Parliament and my feminist vlogs in the series.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Emotional!
A blog post I wrote for social enterprise The Shona Project about embracing and celebrating emotions, especially as a woman when our emotions are often weaponised against us.
What is a Real Relationship Anyway?
A blog post I wrote for social enterprise The Shona Project about what a good, healthy relationship should look like.
Home To Vote
Footage in Dublin Airport while returning to Ireland to vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution. I speak at 0.33.
Cork Marchers Demand The Repeal of the Eighth Amendment
I was interviewed by my local newspaper about why I was travelling to attend the March for Choice in Dublin, September 2017.