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Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Press release, 12 May 2026 Barriers to abortion services are paternalistic, medically unnecessary, and must be removed, according to a letter from the National Women’s Council (NWC) to all TDs calling on them to support the reproductive rights bill. The...
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...
Published: Monday, June 12, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) described reports in the Irish Times of a girl who was refused an abortion, and subsequently sectioned as “extremely concerning.” Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, &ldquo...
Published: Saturday, June 10, 2017
We are delighted to announce the election of Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as our new Chairperson at our AGM on 8 June 2017. Ellen succeeds Frances Byrne. She is a committed feminist. From 2006 – 2016 Ellen led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre...
Published: Friday, June 09, 2017
NWCI is delighted to announce the election of Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as our new Chairperson. Ellen is a committed feminist and succeeds Frances Byrne. From 2006 – 2016 Ellen led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and raised awareness of the...
We have given the first ever NWCI Award for Outstanding Feminist Leadership to feminist activist and social justice campaigner, Gráinne Healy. NWCI also honoured the women and children who were incarcerated in religiously run, State funded institutions in...
Published: Thursday, June 08, 2017
As the new leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar, sets out his policy agenda, women and men from across Ireland are sharing why they are a feminist online using the hashtag #FeministsAreEverywhere. Their brilliant and powerful quotes are leading...
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