Warm welcome to three new NWCI group members
Published: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
NWCI warmly welcomes three new group members, the Irish Penal Reform Trust, the Adoption Rights Alliance and The Union of Students (USI) in Ireland.
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT), set up in 1994, is Ireland's leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. Their work is underscored by a commitment to combating social injustice. IPRT has previously worked with NWCI as members of the Women in Prison Reform Alliance, and more recently around CEDAW. Ultimately, IPRT believe that equality and supports for the most vulnerable women in all of Irish society and social policy would lead to fewer women in prison.
The Adoption Rights Alliance ARA advocates, on behalf of its 1400 members for equal human and civil rights for those affected by Ireland's closed secret adoption system. As Ireland continues to come to grips with its historical ill treatment of women and children, ARA is keen to collaborate with NWCI on highlighting the inequalities affecting women and adopted children. It seeks to inform, enable, empower and represent those affected by the Irish adoption system by identifying their needs and advocating their rights to information. It is also committed to promoting a child centred best practice in adoption, alternatives to adoption and post adoption services.
The Union of Students in ireland (USI) is the national representative body for third level students in Ireland. They have membership in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, totalling over 354,000 members. USI works on all issues pertaining to students, from campaigning for access to higher education, to being active in the campaign to repeal the eighth amendment to the Irish constitution. USI will work with NWCI on the recently launched #ItStopsNow campaign.
If you know of an organisation or group that would like to learn more about us, include women's equality in their work andbe part of the wider movement in Ireland get in touch Helen Mullarkey helenm@nwci.ie. Visit here for more information on the benefits to becoming a member and here for the list of NWCI group members.