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Published: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
National Women’s Council and Women’s Aid Federation NI launch new report examining the issue of domestic violence across the island 26 November Today (26 November) the National Women’s Council (NWC) and Women’s Aid...
Published: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
In response to media reports, NWCI today welcomes new proposals to make childcare more affordable but urges the Government to take action immediately rather than setting up another cross-departmental committee. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s...
Published: Friday, January 09, 2015
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomes the Government announcement of the terms of reference of an Independent Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes from 1922-1998. Orla O'Connor, Director of NWCI said, ‘NWCI...
Published: Tuesday, January 06, 2015
A massive thank you to the hundreds of people who participated in NWCI’s New Year’s Poll! Nollaig na mBan faoi mhaise daoibh – we hope you all have a fabulous Women’s Christmas! If you...
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2014
In response to media reports that a pregnant woman is being kept on life supports machines against the wishes of her family, Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI, said, “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family...
Published: Monday, December 08, 2014
The president of NUI Galway has invited Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington to help him put right the University’s shocking imbalance of women in senior posts. Dr Sheehy Skeffington would really welcome this possibility and feels she could contribute...
Published: Monday, December 01, 2014
Following on from Women Shaping Europe, please see the below presentations and resources. Click on the link to open each presentation: EAPN - Europe 2020 and the European Semester EIGE and the Gender Equality Index Alice Mary's Europe...
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2014
National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the appointment of Noirin O'Sullivan as the first woman to be appointed as Commissioner of An Garda Siochana. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said 'Commissioner O'Sullivan's appointment...
Published: Monday, November 24, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Equality Tribunal ruling in the case of Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington and says the ruling needs to prompt a conversation around changing predominantly male corporate culture. Orla O&rsquo...
Published: Thursday, November 13, 2014
The Bethany Survivors' Campaign and Survivors of Protestant Children's Institutions met Wednesday 12 November 2014 with James Reilly TD Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Children's Minister James Reilly rejected a request from survivors to include the Westbank Orphanage and...
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) have responded with great concern to the publication of the Garda Inspectorate Report. NWCI have said that even a cursory glance at the findings has shown a glaring need for a thorough...
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland’s new offices were today officially opened by Minister for Justice and Equality and former NWCI Chair, Frances Fitzgerald. The opening was a celebration of the strength of feminism in Ireland, forty-one...
Published: Friday, November 07, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland today added their voice of support for Survivors of Symphysiotomy in their search for redress and justice. The government this morning announced an unjust redress scheme for symphysiotomy survivors The time limits being...
Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Most men celebrate and respect women – they don’t control them. Good men protect and care for children. Today men are proudly standing up and declaring zero tolerance on domestic violence of any kind. It’s time...
Published: Monday, October 20, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) support Mairia Cahill and commend her bravery in sharing her story. We support Mairia, and all victims of rape and sexual assault in their search for justice. Mairia Cahill’s...
Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
While welcoming some measures in Budget 2015, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today raised concerns around the lack of long term, sustainable childcare investment. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the €5 increase...
Published: Friday, October 03, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland strongly welcomes the report by by the ESRI and the equality authority ‘The Gender Impact of Tax and Benefit Changes : A Microsimulation Approach’ which highlights the greater loss of income for...
Published: Monday, September 29, 2014
Thank you Firstly, thank you to the Catholic Girl Guides for inviting me. Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland to address this inspiring event with your Chief Commissioner Awardees. I feel very honoured to be...
Published: Monday, September 22, 2014
Funding to National Collective of Community Based Women's Networks is under threat post 2014, which could mean the closure of 17 NCCWN women's projects. Please show your support for the NCCWN by signing their petition.
Published: Thursday, September 18, 2014
The 8th Amendment has proven to place women’s lives in danger, and to be a source of discrimination against women in Ireland. Giving the same status and rights to a woman and a foetus continuously puts women&rsquo...
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