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Published: Thursday, November 21, 2024
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) and Women for Election are calling on general election candidates to commit to increasing women’s representation in the next Dáil term. NWC have highlighted 10 key asks for...
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the official recognition of ethnic status for the Traveller community in Ireland as an important step towards improving the lives of Traveller women and ensuring equality for the...
Published: Friday, February 24, 2017
We have had a great start to the year with a record of eight groups joining NWCI since the start of 2017. This sends a strong message that women across Ireland are standing up and working hard to ensure women&rsquo...
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017
NWCI has been invited to address the Citizen's Assembly when it next meets on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March 2017. NWCI's Director, Orla O'Connor, will outline why our members believe the 8th Amendment must be repealed. The Citizen'...
NWCI has welcomed the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, published at the start of February. The Bill will be an important step towards Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against...
On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, NWCI launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 -2020. We used the important day to...
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was in Geneva last week, for Ireland's first examination in over a decade by the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women (CEDAW). Prior to...
NWCI is excited to head up a new EU-funded project which aims to prevent and combat Sexual Harassment & Violence affecting women in Third Level Education. The 'ESHTE' Project will launch on the 5th April which will also see...
Published: Thursday, February 16, 2017
I thank the Committee for the opportunity to deliver this joint statement, on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI); the leading women’s organisation in Ireland and coordinator of the Shadow Report, non-governmental organisations...
Published: Monday, February 13, 2017
For the first time in over a decade, Ireland is being examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O...
For the first time in ten years, the Irish Government will be examined by the United Nations, under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Director of the National Women’s Council...
Published: Friday, February 03, 2017
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, which will pave the way for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women...
Published: Friday, January 20, 2017
Ireland’s record on the protection and promotion of women’s rights will be under the microscope of the United Nations in Geneva this February, when the Irish Government will be examined under the Convention on the Elimination...
Published: Friday, January 06, 2017
On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women&rsquo...
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2016
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the Domestic Violence Bill before Cabinet today, which will pave the way to allow for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence...
Published: Friday, December 16, 2016
2016 has been a challenging year for many people active in the area of social justice and women’s equality. But in the middle of many difficult news, there have also been some really positive developments. Here are just some...
The Department of Justice and Equality recently opened its call for submissions to the new National Women’s Strategy 2017-2020. NWCI will be carrying out a significant piece of work on this most important process that will influence the...
NWCI has made a submission to the Citizens’ Assembly highlighting the voice of our 180 member organisations in Ireland. In our submission, we call on the members of the Citizens Assembly to recommend a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment...
Published: Thursday, December 15, 2016
Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence are at crisis point in Ireland. The lack of this vital information shows that we are not doing everything we can to protect women and girls from some of the most...
Gender inequalities have a powerful impact on mental health and wellbeing. Ireland currently has a ‘gender blind’ mental health strategy and services. Having a gender perspective will positively affect how support is provided to women and men, and...
On the first Friday in December, we held our second annual #FemFest, a major conference with young women , which was the culmination of a year's worth of workshops. The day was made possible by the young women involved in...
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