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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, July 12, 2019
NWCI made a submission as part of the Seanad Public Consultation on Travellers Towards a more equitable Ireland post recognition. The official recognition of Travellers’ ethnic status should enable the Government to introduce gender specific objectives, targets,...
The local elections on May 24th were an important chance to increase women’s representation, and to elect more women to local authorities. We welcomed the increased number of women elected as Councillors in the Local Elections but we...
Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2019
NWCI has received funding from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to enable us to carry out a piece of research with councillors and relevant stakeholders. The aim of this research is to increase our knowledge and...
Published: Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Each year the Department supports small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the Day and to support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the various commemorative initiatives and projects nationwide. Please...
Published: Wednesday, July 03, 2019
The aim of this prize is to reward and encourage tangible initiatives and achievements by civil society organisations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity and integration. The overall objective of the prize is...
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for the Government to commit to delivering free contraception in Budget 2020, as well as ensuring proper funding for the National Maternity Strategy. At the launch of their Pre-Budget Submission ...
Published: Monday, June 24, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today raised concerns about the ongoing delay to the introduction of safety zone legislation, as well as the lack of abortion care services in St Luke’s General Hospital in...
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the establishment of a new citizens’ assembly to bring forward proposals on gender equality, tasked with discussing the remaining barriers facilitating gender discrimination in Ireland. Orla O&rsquo...
Published: Friday, June 07, 2019
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2019
NWCI today welcomed the increased number of women elected as Councillors in the Local Elections but is very disappointed about the missed opportunity to break the critical barrier of 30% of women’s representation in Local Government. Orla O&rsquo...
Published: Saturday, May 25, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the decisive Yes vote in today’s divorce...
Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
NWCI is calling for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce so that we can create a more compassionate divorce process for people who need it. To raise awareness about the referendum and why we are supporting...
NWCI launched our #FeministEurope campaign in April and held a series of hustings events for candidates across the country in each constituency for the European elections. The events in Dublin, Galway and Cork were well attended and candidates were asked...
Published: Friday, May 17, 2019
We held our first Women’s Mental Health Network event in May, focusing on perinatal mental health. Women can experience poor mental health during the perinatal period – during pregnancy and a year post-birth. Research has found that 10-15%...
Published: Thursday, May 16, 2019
With less than two weeks to go until polling day in the European Parliament elections, Ireland South candidates gathered tonight with NWCI members and supporters in Cork to outline their vision for a feminist Europe. Laura Harmon, Women ...
“I love my work. I feel I’m there for the people – on the ground. You don’t get everything for them but you do all you possibly can for people. I really enjoy my work....
Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
In the run up to the Local and European Elections in 2019, the Community Platform has developed manifestos and materials to promote and support the delivery of positive social values. These values are Community, Decency and Participation. Electing people who...
Take part in NWCI’s women for change project “I would like to make relevant connections and learn more about making a change” (Quote from participant) NWCI together with nine of our member organisations were successful in...
The year 2019 marks the 120th anniversary of the advent of the County Councillor on Ireland’s democratic landscape. The first County Councils were formed in 1899 following the passing the previous year of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. The Act...
On Friday 3rd May we launched our Feminist Manifesto for Local Elections. We are calling on all candidates to support our feminist manifesto for local communities and to actively promote women’s rights. Public representatives must commit to...
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