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NWCI Open Conversations

Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2018

Over the past few months, NWCI has been facilitating open conversation on the Eighth Amendment, abortion and the Irish constitution all over the country. During these sessions, participants are given unbiased information about the legal impact of the Eighth Amendment,...

Get referendum ready table quiz

Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2018

As part of NWCI’s work on women’s reproductive health, we held a table quiz to raise funds for our open conversations on the Eighth Amendment, abortion and the constitution all over the country. We were delighted...

NWCI takes part in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2018

(Pictured above: NWCI with members of the Irish Delegation, Officials from the Department of Justice and Permanent Mission to the UN, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason and Minister of State David Stanton) The National Womens Council of Ireland had the...

Actions for a Fair State Pension

Published: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

On the 17th February NWCI, in collaboration with the Irish Country Womens Association, Pensioners for Equality, Active Retirement Ireland, Age Action and Forsa, held a press briefing to highlight the impact of the changes introduced to State Pension in 2012....

Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland’s gender pay gap

Published: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

On Wednesday 10th January the Government held a National Symposium, "Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland's gender pay gap". NWCI Director, Orla O’Connor, addressed the invitation-only event, jointly hosted by the Department of Business, Enterprise and...

Women in Sport deserve greater recognition

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

Following Ireland's successful hosting of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the NWCI called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. NWCI extends our congratulations to the Ireland team on an exciting and invigorating tournament....

A welcome agreement on the National Maternity Hospital

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) 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 services. ...

NWCI submits formal complaint to Newstalk

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

In the wake of George Hook’s unacceptable victim blaming comments, NWCI submitted a formal complaint to Newstalk and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).  We believe that it is crucial that Newstalk send a strong message that...

NWCI at the March for Choice

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations joined the March for Choice on Saturday 30th September, to show our support for women who face difficult decisions in pregnancy. Now, more than ever, it is critical that the voices and experiences...

NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the run up to the Eighth Amendment referendum

Published: Thursday, September 28, 2017

NWCI welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the...

NWCI welcomes the launch of the new National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017 - 2020

Published: Friday, May 19, 2017

Ireland's new National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020: Creating a Better Society for All was launched on 3 May by Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD in Dublin Castle. Speaking at the launch,...

We Own Our Hospitals: Rally for public ownership of the National Maternity Hospital

Published: Friday, May 19, 2017

A massive 2,000 people attended the "We Own Our Hospitals" rally, organised by NWCI, alongside Uplift and Parents for Choice, calling for the National Maternity Hospital to be kept in public ownership.  The rally took place on Sunday May 7th,...

NWCI invited to present to the Citizen’s Assembly

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 important new Domestic Violence Bill

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

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...

This Nollaig na mBan, NWCI asked its members to get involved in the new National Women’s Strategy

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

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...

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