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Published: Thursday, January 30, 2025
On Wednesday, 29 January, the Women’s Mental Health Network, a collaboration between St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and the National Women’s Council (NWC), is hosting an event to explore the intersection between long-term physical health...
Published: Saturday, May 25, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the decisive Yes vote in today’s divorce...
Published: Friday, May 17, 2019
We held our first Women’s Mental Health Network event in May, focusing on perinatal mental health. Women can experience poor mental health during the perinatal period – during pregnancy and a year post-birth. Research has found that 10-15%...
Published: Thursday, May 16, 2019
With less than two weeks to go until polling day in the European Parliament elections, Ireland South candidates gathered tonight with NWCI members and supporters in Cork to outline their vision for a feminist Europe. Laura Harmon, Women ...
“I love my work. I feel I’m there for the people – on the ground. You don’t get everything for them but you do all you possibly can for people. I really enjoy my work....
Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
In the run up to the Local and European Elections in 2019, the Community Platform has developed manifestos and materials to promote and support the delivery of positive social values. These values are Community, Decency and Participation. Electing people who...
The year 2019 marks the 120th anniversary of the advent of the County Councillor on Ireland’s democratic landscape. The first County Councils were formed in 1899 following the passing the previous year of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. The Act...
Published: Monday, May 13, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the introduction of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill in the Dail, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough, and called...
Published: Thursday, May 09, 2019
Health and financial literacy barriers are one of the main challenges facing marginlised women's groups. NWCI's group member NALA, the National Adult Literacy Agency, not only encourage Plain English, they also provide free supports for groups and individuals. ...
Published: Friday, May 03, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (3rd May) launched its #FeministCommunities manifesto for the local elections on May 24th, and called for a breakthrough election for women in local politics. NWCI is calling on local candidates...
Published: Thursday, May 02, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds,...
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180 member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds,...
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce on May 24th. The call was made at the NWCI members and friends meeting...
Published: Wednesday, May 01, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will seek approval from Cabinet for proposed legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Tara Brown, Violence...
Published: Friday, April 26, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s publication of its plans for a new parental scheme, and called for an incremental introduction of paid parental leave up to 26 weeks. Jennifer McCarthy Flynn,...
Published: Thursday, April 11, 2019
In the few hours since the #FeministEurope manifesto was launched, MEP candidates across all three European constituencies have signed the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) manifesto. This includes candidates from Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, the Social Democrats,...
NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament to progress feminist policies that promote an inclusive and sustainable Europe for all. To kick off the campaign NWCI launches...
Published: Tuesday, April 09, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, &ldquo...
Published: Monday, April 08, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply with the Istanbul Convention regarding the provision of refuge spaces is completely unacceptable. Tusla, the Child and Family...
Published: Friday, April 05, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the launch of a new framework and the provision of funding for Higher Education Institutes to tackle sexual violence and harassment by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Orla...
Published: Thursday, March 14, 2019
NWCI is currently recruiting for a Book keeper on a contract basis. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you are a...
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