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Published: Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The childcare crisis will not end unless the government takes immediate steps towards a public system of early years education and care. That’s according to the Together for Public Alliance for a Public System of Early Childhood Education...
Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The terms of reference for the investigation into Mother and Baby Homes are due to be published this Thursday July 17th. We urge you to contact your local TD’s entire calling for the inclusion of Magdalene Laundries,...
Published: Friday, July 11, 2014
NWCI are delighted to share the news that we have a new premises in Smithfield You can find us at 100 North King Street - with our new purple door you can't miss us! Please see the map below to...
Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Just a few snippets from our recent 'So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism' event where the guests took the opportunity to write down exactly whey they personally think we still need feminism. The last one is our favourite ...
Published: Monday, June 16, 2014
Our recent event, "So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism" brought a huge gathering of women and men together to explore why we still feminism today. Apart from our wonderful speakers, we also had a great selection of exhibitors...
Published: Friday, June 13, 2014
Four social justice organisations are calling on the Government to meet international best practice requirements in the proposed ‘Commission of Investigation’ and are urging the inclusion of the Magdalene Laundries and County Homes together with all Mother and...
Published: Thursday, June 12, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland has today raised concerns regarding the lack of gender balance on the banking inquiry, prompting questions about the commitment to gender equality in politics. Louise Glennon, Women in Politics and Decision Making Officer...
Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomes Minister Flanagan’s statement that a full Commission of Inquiry will be established to deal with the abusive practices which occurred in Mother and Baby Homes. Rachel Doyle, Head...
Published: Monday, June 09, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the government to initiate a fully independent judicial inquiry into the care system in mother and baby homes, the extremely high infant mortality rates and the burial of children...
Published: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today condemned the temporary closure of Mid-West Rape Crisis centre and said that amid huge demand, sexual violence services must be restored to sustainable levels. Orla O’Connor, Director of National...
Published: Thursday, April 17, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland today welcomed the commitment to introduce a second pre-school year for all children as announced by Minister Frances Fitzgerald at the launch of ‘Better Outcomes: Brighter Future: the National Policy Framework...
Published: Monday, March 31, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a seminar to spotlight the different needs faced by men and women when it comes to health service planning and delivery and called on the HSE to adopt gender mainstreaming...
Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
At the launch of our “Women Rising” Manifesto today, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) are bringing together candidates and voters to discuss the issues that matter for women at a Local and European level, in...
Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2014
One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to Magdalene survivors and his acknowledgement of State involvement in the incarceration of the women, National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on the State to deliver on its...
Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014
NWCI are in favour of - Paternity or Partner Leave of 2 weeks with potential to rise to one month in the future. - This should be in addition to the existing 26 weeks Maternity Leave. - We are also in...
Published: Friday, March 07, 2014
This International Women’s Day, Saturday the 8th of March, National Women’s Council of Ireland intend to replicate the fire and passion of earlier feminists with a pop up Soap Box in O’Connell Street,...
Published: Thursday, March 06, 2014
Our Support The Equality Plan (STEP) text fundraiser is being run to help generate funds for our 'Women Rising' campaign. For far too long Ireland has been known for the lack of gender equality in its political decision...
Published: Tuesday, March 04, 2014
“A Parliament of all Talents: Building a Women-friendly Oireachtas” will be launched today, Tuesday 4th of March, by National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), with a call for the government to implement a number of...
Published: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes today’s news that Minister Frances Fitzgerald will, this year, facilitate a review of state investment to support parents who need childcare. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women&rsquo...
Published: Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Published: Thursday, February 13, 2014
Ruhama are seeking Housing and Social Welfare Intern for 9 Months, part time internship. 21 hours per week (flexible working hours during office hours negotiable). Ruhama is frontline NGO that has been supporting women affected by prostitution including victims of sex trafficking...
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