Results of NWC’s Online Survey with Women in Rural Ireland

Published: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

As part of our planning and preparations to host a national conference to celebrate International Day of Rural Women, NWC released an online survey hosted on the Survey Monkey platform inviting women in rural Ireland to share their views to...

NWC Gender Analysis of Budget 2023

Published: Monday, October 03, 2022

The National Women’s Council releases gender analysis of Budget 2023, says that commitments to childcare and healthcare are welcome but marginalised women and women in poverty may be left behind.

A Toolkit for Local Authorities on Supporting Family-Friendly Local Government

Published: Thursday, September 22, 2022

Submission on the Draft Junior Cycle SPHE Curriculum

Published: Thursday, September 22, 2022

The National Women’s Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s draft Junior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum which is being updated and will be in place in...

Gender Equality and Sexual Consent in the Context of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Published: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

A study by the Sexual Exploitation Research Programme UCD, in collaboration with the National Women’s Council

National Women’s Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report 2021 - 22

Published: Thursday, September 15, 2022

The National Women's Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report highlights the findings and recommendations of the NWC All-Island Women Forum following one year of monthly discussions on key issues affecting women across the island. The Forum is coordinated by the...

Submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland

Published: Monday, August 29, 2022

The National Women's Council submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland calling for a referendum to create a constitutional right to Housing.

Shaping Our Future: Tackling the cost of living for women in Budget 2023

Published: Wednesday, August 03, 2022

At 8.2% in May, inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. The impact has not been felt equally. Inflation cuts deepest on those with the least, with people in the bottom 20% of the income distribution experiencing the greatest impact on...

NWC Audited Accounts 2021

Published: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Final audited accounts for the National Women's Council 2021

Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Published: Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The National Women’s Council submission to the Joint Committee of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the role of the Electoral Commission in supporting political candidacy and participation in all electoral processes.

No Woman Left Behind - NWC Annual Report 2021

Published: Monday, June 13, 2022

NWC's Annual Report 2021 provides an overview of our key events, campaigns and activities throughout the year.

National to Local Response for People feeling Ukraine

Published: Thursday, May 12, 2022

Ireland’s National and Local Response to People Fleeing Ukraine

Published: Thursday, May 12, 2022

In April 2022, The National Womens Council alongside a number of civil society organisations, working locally and nationally, so-signed a letter with detailed proposals to the Taoiseach. The letter and attached proposals expressed deep concerns about the overall lack of coordination...

Toolkit on Social Media Policies for Political Parties

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

To tackle violence against women in politics (VAWIP), the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) had developed a Social Media Toolkit detailing a clear pathway of actions for Irish political parties.

NWC Statement to the Oireachtas Health Committee

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor, presented to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the ongoing issues for women and pregnant people who need abortion care in Ireland.