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Published: Friday, November 15, 2024
Gender Quota leads to record number of women running in General Election 2024 Ahead of the close of nominations for the General Election tomorrow (16th November), the National Women’s Council (NWC) today (15th November) welcomed the record number of...
Published: Friday, September 15, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the decision to suspend George Hook while an investigation into his victim blaming comments is ongoing. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The decision to suspend...
Published: Thursday, September 14, 2017
NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy. DEADLINE EXTENDED - new deadline: 20th October 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...
Published: Monday, September 11, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today issued formal complaints over comments made by Newstalk’s George Hook on sexual violence and ‘personal responsibility.’ NWCI also welcomed the decision by Dalata Hotels to end...
Published: Wednesday, September 06, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a high profile “Getting Women on Board” event in the Mansion House. Following the publication of NWCI’s “Better Boards” handbook in 2015, the event...
Published: Friday, September 01, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of...
Published: Thursday, August 31, 2017
NWCI is hiring! We're recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. ...
Published: Friday, August 25, 2017
As the Women’s Rugby World Cup draws to a close, the National Women’s Council of Ireland today called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, ...
Published: Friday, August 11, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the United Nations Committee Against Torture’s (UNCAT) recommendations in relation to amending the Domestic Violence Bill to include a specific criminal offence of domestic violence that encompasses...
Published: Sunday, August 06, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the apology in the Sunday Times, in response to Kevin Myers article “Sorry ladies, equal pay has to be earned”' is completely unacceptable. Orla O’Connor,...
Published: Monday, July 24, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland today (24.07.17) called for stronger action from Government to reduce gender gaps in Ireland for public and private companies. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland...
Published: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The Public Participation Network (PPN) is an independent umbrella organisation and network that provides a voice for all community and voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups throughout the country. It is the main link for local authorities to connect with...
Published: Monday, July 10, 2017
The National Planning Framework – “Ireland 2040 – Our Plan” – will set a new strategic planning and development context for the Ireland and all its regions in the period between now and 2040, setting a strategic, high-level framework for...
NWCI has organised a series of workshops on pension equality in Cork and Kerry working with our members and key stakeholders. The project aimed to engage and empower older women to advocate for direct personal access to pensions that take...
Published: Friday, July 07, 2017
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 an excellent communicator, have good IT and organisational skills, and are interested in...
Published: Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Feminists are everywhere was the title of our very successful AGM morning event that brought together over 150 members and supporters on the 8th June 2017 to discuss key issues for women's equality. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and...
Published: Thursday, June 29, 2017
NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomes the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive...
Published: Wednesday, June 28, 2017
At the National Economic Dialogue, 27- 28 June 2017, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2018 as an opportunity to showcase its commitment to women’s equality by closing the gender pension gap. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI...
Published: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Ahead of the first meeting of the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Committee to put women at the centre of their...
Published: Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Speaking following the announcement of the Ministers of State, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed its disappointment in the numbers of women appointed as Ministers and Ministers of State. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI...
Published: Tuesday, June 13, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the new case Whelan v. Ireland. The ruling finds that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to...
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