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Published: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Alliance of over 40 organisations reminds newly elected TDs of their election promises 18th December 2024 Under the slogan ‘All we want for Christmas is public childcare’, the campaign alliance, Together for Public, gathered outside Leinster House today (Wednesday, 18th...
Published: Wednesday, May 03, 2023
At a May Day event on Wednesday evening, the National Women’s Council will say recognition of care is critical for workplace equality The National Women’s Council (NWC) says that while there are significant ...
Published: Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has today welcomed the launch of a significant report by the National Women’s Council (NWC), highlighting the urgent need for reforms across the justice system for survivors reporting domestic and sexual abuse....
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has warmly welcomed Marie O’Shea’s review of the abortion system, and stated that the report must act as a catalyst for system change so that every woman who needs...
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, today (26th April 2023) launched Towards a Zero Tolerance Approach: A Good Practice Guide. Developed by the National Women’s Council, the Good...
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has welcomed Marie O’Shea’s report on Ireland’s abortion law, saying it paves the way for change. It is also welcome that this important independent review will go...
Published: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Image: Nuala Toman of Disability NI address the NWC All-island Women's Forum The All-Island Women’s Forum met today in Monaghan for its second in person meeting of 2023. Today's session heard presentations from leading women’s...
Published: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It is 20 years since we have had accurate data on sexual violence in Ireland, and the figures show 1 in 2 women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime The National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomes the new national...
Published: Monday, April 17, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) will tell the Oireachtas Justice Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) that the government’s new statutory agency on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) must include a strong role for survivors, for civil society,...
Published: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
NWC has reopened applications for the role of Head of Development and Policy. The new deadline is midnight 7th May 2023. This person will support the overall strategic development of the organisation in line with the goals of...
Ruhama, SERP (Sexual Exploitation Research Programme) and the National Women’s Council are horrified and deeply saddened by the news of the violent attack and murder of Geila Ibram. We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to her family,...
Published: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The organisation said there was a welcome focus on ending systemic racism in the government’s new National Action Plan on Racism, but said this must include Direct Provision The National Women’s Council (NWC) has welcomed...
Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
President Michael D. Higgins and NWC Banloach Sabina Higgins today welcomed the current Executive Board and staff as well as former Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons and Directors of the National Women’s Council (NWC) to Áras an Uachtará...
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2023
NWC are recruiting for the role of Women's Economic Equality Co-Ordinator. We are looking for you to join the team based in Dublin. We work in a hybrid system of remote/in office/in person working. All staff must...
Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomes the announcement by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on International Women’s Day that a referendum on care, gender equality, and the family will be held in November. If passed, this...
Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2023
As people across the country celebrate women and women’s achievements, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has called on government to hold a referendum on Article 41.2. The organisation, which is 50 years in existence this year, says...
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Are you an artist of any discipline, passionate about women's rights and equality? As part of our 50 Year Anniversary, we're delighted to be partnering with Create to offer an Artist-in-Residency programme at our offices in Smithfield. ...
Published: Monday, February 27, 2023
The National Women’s Council has warmly welcomed the coming into force of 40% gender quotas for political parties running candidates for election to the Oireachtas. The Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act 2012 introduced gender quotas into the Irish electoral system,...
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
NWC will be celebrating IWD this year with a range of events in parternship with our member ogranisations. Read on for a flavour of what's happening to mark NWC's 50th IWD! March – Launch of...
Published: Friday, February 17, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said government must act to tackle the growing wave of racist violence facing the country, including by publishing and acting on the long-overdue National Action Plan on Racism. The call comes as...
Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The issue is set to be raised during discussions on the Work Life Balance Bill in the Seanad Press Release for immediate release The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called on government and politicians to ensure...
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