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Published: Thursday, November 21, 2024
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) and Women for Election are calling on general election candidates to commit to increasing women’s representation in the next Dáil term. NWC have highlighted 10 key asks for...
Published: Monday, June 17, 2013
To celebrate 40 years of NWCI and 40 years of Ireland's membership of the EU, NWCI released a video by Paula Geraghty featuring key female leaders in Irish society, including politicians like Mary O'Rourke, campaigners such as Ailbhe Smyth, journalists like Carol...
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013
At the 40th Anniversary AGM, describing 2013 as 'a time of promising change, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council invited more Irish women to join with the NWCI and continue on the road to full...
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Irish Refugee Council are calling on supporters to sign their petition calling for an end to the institutionalised accommodation of asylum seekers in Ireland under the system known as Direct Provision.We are asking for an immediate investigation into...
The Government published the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 on 13 June 2013. In reponse to the publication, NWCI raised remaining concerns about the proposed legislation in a press release.Jacqueline Healy, Women's Health and Human Rights Worker with NWCI, said...
The Sibéal Irish Postgraduate Feminist & Gender Studies Network will hold their annual conference in Queen's University Belfast on 22nd and 23rd November. The conference invites engagement with the intersections of gender as they can be detected in a...
The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995.Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to Ireland; CesairÂ...
Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come...
There is a comedy gig in aid of the Abortion Support Network in McGrattan's, off Baggot St, Dublin 2, on June 30th 8pmThe headline is a comedian from the UK, Kate Smurthwaite, who is a tireless campaigner for women's rights, freedom...
In response to the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 last night Jacqueline Healy, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Since the publication of the Heads of Bill in April, the NWCI and many other organisations raised...
The Y Factor Project, a youth initiative of the National Women's Council of Ireland is currently looking for a Volunteer to support our communications work as part of The Y Factor team.The Y Factor is an initiative of the...
Published: Monday, June 10, 2013
What are the credible alternatives to austerity and spending cuts? Come along to discuss and share ideas about tax justice and employment creation. Take the time to find out about campaigns on these issues and, maybe, get involved.The impact...
Change.org are running an important campaign urging Facebook to stop censoring photos of men and women who have undergone mastectomies.Can you help this petition win by asking your friends to sign too? It's easy to share with your...
Leading Syrian Activist Rafif Jouejati recently visited Ireland and spoke at a public meeting on 22 May 2013 in NWCI Offices. A blog detailing her visit was written for the Irish Feminist Network, and is reproduced here.At least 80,000 people killed. Children...
Ever wonder how TV presenters get to where they are? How they got started and whether or not being a woman was an advantage? Women on Air was wondering that too so we asked Morning Edition presenter Keelin Shanley to...
Published: Monday, June 03, 2013
Women's Aid is now offering domestic violence information sessions to women across Ireland. These sessions are made possible by a generous donation from Avon.NWCI members are encouraged to avail of these free information sessions, which seek to raise awareness...
On May 30th we held our members and friends meeting in Galway. The meeting focussed on the theme of 40 years membership of the European Union, 40 years NWCI action for women's Equality – where are we now?We had an excellent turnout...
EDeNn, the Equality and Diversity in Early Childhood National Network in association with Start Strong is hosting a conference "Making a Difference for All Children" on 22 June 2013.Opening Address by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth AffairsKeynote Speaker...
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Celebrating 40 Years of Feminism in Galway Women in the West of Ireland meet today, in an event hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to examine progress in women's rights since Ireland joined the EU 40 years ago in 1973, the...
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The Women's Human Rights Alliance had the pleasure of hosting a visit from Prof. Caroline Bettinger Lopez last week. Her visit was organised and sponsored by the Global Women's Studies Centre at NUI Galway. Caroline Bettinger-López is an Associate...
NWCI has launched a new e-action campaign; we need your support to end vioplence against women in Ireland!Violence against women and domestic violence are ongoing features of Irish society. 1 in 5 women have been subjected to domestic violence. This is...
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