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Category: Press Releases
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: Friday, November 20, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 190-member groups from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations. NWC is currently recruiting for a ...
Published: Friday, November 13, 2020
Ahead of its presentation to the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality which will be focusing on the topic ‘Women and Work’ tomorrow, the National Women’s Council (NWC) today (13th November) highlighted the importance of...
Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
“The emotional needs of both my daughter and my partner and my mother are constant and very exhausting.” “Before this it was a struggle but I was managing. Now, I am honestly at breaking point.” ...
Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2020
In response to the announcement of the members of the newly established Pension Commission by the Government today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has expressed its shock that there is no direct civil society gender perspective represented in...
Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the focus on the experience of victims in the implementation of the O’Malley Report on protections for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences cases as...
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC), the National Traveller Women’s Forum and AkiDwa today highlighted the impact of everyday racism on women and the need for us to build a society that respects and promotes diversity at...
Published: Friday, October 16, 2020
National Women’s Council calls on Government to ensure rights of survivors are respected The National Women’s Council (NWC) today raised serious concerns in relation to the Mother and Baby Home Records Bill and the way it...
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2020
The Department of Rural and Community Development is currently preparing a new Statement of Strategy to cover the period 2021-2023. They are inviting interested parties to submit your views to coordination@drcd.gov.ie with “Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 ...
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the sizeable, dedicated funding for women’s health in Budget 2021. Women’s Health Taskforce Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said, “It is positive to see a 5...
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Responding to the Budget 2021 announcement today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed the Government response to the economic and social impact of the Covid-19 crisis, particularly as the pandemic restrictions have disproportionately affected women. It is extraordinary, however,...
Published: Friday, October 02, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 190-member groups from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations. This is an exciting time for NWC. ...
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called on social media companies to proactively tackle online abuse of women in politics at its Online Harassment webinar in partnership with the European Parliament. Speakers at the event included ...
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today launched their Pre-Budget Submisstion ‘A Feminist Recovery Plan’, which calls on the Government to invest in public childcare, to prioritise public services and to deliver decent jobs for women, in...
Published: Saturday, September 05, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today commended the courage and bravery of Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin in speaking out about her experience of sexual harassment at University College Dublin (UCD). ...
Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
In a letter to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, NWC and a number of organisations requested that the current system of remote access to early abortion care is maintained for the future. Reports from women and pregnant people using...
Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
For many women the pandemic has meant an increase in stress and anxiety and has adversely affected their mental health and wellbeing. Launching a joint statement with detailed recommendations today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) and...
We know that sexual violence and harassment is a significant problem for young women in colleges and universities across Ireland. Women aged 18-29 are most likely to experience sexual harassment and violence, and many of these will be students which...
Published: Monday, July 27, 2020
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the new initiatives launched by Minister Simon Harris to create a culture of zero tolerance toward sexual violence and harassment at Third Level. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said ...
At a meeting with Minister Simon Harris this morning, the National Women’s Council (NWC) said the new Department of Further and Higher Education must prioritise ending sexual violence and harassment in Third Level Institutions. A meeting took place...
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