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National Women’s Council call for domestic violence leave to be paid at full rate of pay

Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The issue is set to be raised during discussions on the Work Life Balance Bill in the Seanad Press Release for immediate release The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called on government and politicians to ensure...

NWC: abortion review findings must be published without delay

Published: Thursday, February 02, 2023

With one week to go to the submission of the abortion review, the National Women’s Council (NWC) says key changes are urgently needed to provide adequate healthcare to women, and that clarity is required on the Government&rsquo...

Council of Europe sends expert group to monitor violence against women in Ireland

Published: Sunday, January 29, 2023

A group of experts on violence against women is set to tour the country meeting government bodies, civil society, NGOs, and survivors. The GREVIO Committee is tasked by the Council of Europe with monitoring implementation of the Istanbul Convention on...

Rally to mark murder of Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women

Published: Saturday, January 28, 2023

Hundreds of people are expected to gather this afternoon in Lurgan to remember Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women. Natalie, who was pregnant with her first child, was murdered in her home in December...

Ahead of Ashling Murphy anniversary, NWC calls for urgent action on femicide

Published: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said that violence against women is epidemic and that government must take immediate steps to address it. Speaking ahead of the anniversary of Ashling Murphy’s murder, NWC Director Orla O...

SPHE must be made mandatory to tackle gender-based violence

Published: Monday, January 09, 2023

The National Women’s Council (NWC) says religious influence must be removed and better teacher training provided The National Women’s Council has called for SPHE (social, personal and health education) and RSE (relationships and sexuality education) to...

‘Banlaoch’ Mrs Sabina Higgins launches NWC 50-year celebrations

Published: Friday, January 06, 2023

Mrs Sabina Higgins today launched celebrations to mark 50 years since the National Women’s Council foundation in 1973, heralding the commencement of a year-long calendar of events which recognise women’s achievements and imagine a feminist future. In...

Join our team: Care Officer

Published: Wednesday, January 04, 2023

NWC are recruiting for a Care Officer to join the team based in Dublin. The main aim and purpose of the Care Officer post is to develop and deliver NWC’s policy, research and public engagement work...

NWC: It is high time for a referendum on care

Published: Thursday, December 15, 2022

The National Women’s Council call on the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to publicly support the report of Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has called for a referendum on gender equality, family, and care The National Women...

Join our team: Project Officer - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action

Published: Friday, December 09, 2022

NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Officer to work on a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to...

Join our team: Project Co–ordinator - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action

Published: Friday, December 09, 2022

NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Co-ordinator to implement a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate...

New report says implementation will be key in government plan to tackle gender-based violence

Published: Friday, December 02, 2022

The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women will today launch a new report looking at the government’s plan to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Both the Observatory and the government are reporting to the committee of experts...

NWC welcomes substantial progress in Cervical screening programme

Published: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed Dr Gabriel Scally’s follow-up report investigating the implementation of his recommendations after the Cervical Check scandal. We commend the substantial progress and urge follow-up action on the gaps Dr Scally...

FemFest: Young women to speak about sexual violence and harassment

Published: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Women aged 16-25 will gather on Saturday to discuss topics important to them, particularly sexual violence, body diversity, and bystander culture – ie the need for everyone to play their part in addressing sexual violence and promoting zero tolerance. FemFest...

National Women’s Council pays tribute to Vicky Phelan

Published: Monday, November 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Vicky Phelan. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council said, “This is an extremely sad day and a huge loss....

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