Anger over ‘sly’ child benefit cut

Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010

Proposed changes to the welfare system have been condemned as heartless and reprehensible beyond beliefBy Justine McCarthy, TimesOnline May 30 2010ANGER was growing among government backbenchers last night at proposals to cut welfare benefits for single mothers contained in legislation that...

PRESS STATEMENT FROM NWCI - Social Welfare Bill

Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010

"The proposed Social Welfare Bill will harm children and create a new generation of latch key kids," according to the CEO of the National women's Council, Susan McKay. "It will also force women to leave work and put their families...

Voices of Muslim Women in Ireland - New Publication from NWCI launched

Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010

Sixteen Muslim women living in Ireland, North and South, launched a collection of their personal stories in an exciting new publication from the National Women's Council of Ireland. The book was launched by Mary White TD, Minister for Equality, Human...

Making our voices heard – the stories of Muslim women in Ireland’ and the Members Meeting

Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Language fluency the key to greater integration

Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Statement by Joan Burton TD Labour Spokesperson on FinanceSpeaking at the launch of the document by the National Womens' Council of Ireland, 'Making Our Voices Heard; the Story of Muslim Women in Ireland', Deputy Joan Burton said that "The critical...

VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN IN IRELAND - NEW PUBLICATION FROM NWCI TO BE LAUNCHED

Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

PRESS RELEASESixteen Muslim women living in Ireland, North and South, will today [27/05/10] launch a collection of their personal stories in an exciting new publication from the National Women's Council of Ireland. The book is to be launched by Mary White...

The Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary

Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ray Murphy 1952 -2007 The Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary, which was established with initial support from The Atlantic Philanthropies, honours Ray Murphy's commitment to developing philanthropy, social finance and the wider non-profit sector in Ireland.The Bursary was launched by Clann...

NWCI supports swapping ‘Heels for Hammers’

Published: Sunday, May 23, 2010

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is urging women to swap their 'Heels for Hammers' and join Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Ireland's Women's Build in Romania this October."The National Women's Council of Ireland is proud to support this...

Dr. Soraya Rahim Sobhrang from Afghanistan receives 6th Annual Front Line Award

Published: Thursday, May 20, 2010

Dr. Soraya Rahim Sobhrang from Afghanistan today received the 2010 Front Line Award for Human Rights Defenders At Risk. The Award was presented by Andrea Corr, at a prestigious ceremony in Dublin's City Hall attended by diplomats, political and business leaders...

Africa Day Celebrations in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens

Published: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Thousands of people enjoyed a free, family-focused afternoon in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin to celebrate Africa Day 2010.Africa Day Dublin, hosted by Irish Aid, the Government's overseas development programme, celebrates the diversity and potential of Africa and draws on the...

New Funding Initiative to foster Gender Equality

Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Minister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights, Ms. Mary White T.D., launched a new phase of the Equality for Women Measure at an event in Government Buildings.Minister White told the gathering that the Government hopes...

Pornography?

Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Irish Examiner 11th May 2010It is strange how we take pornography for granted as part of our daily lives. Reaching for our Examiner, our eyes meet the looming breasts of the models in the "Lads mags" on the upper shelves...

Protect Minimum Wage

Published: Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Cutting the minimum wage is not the answerA flawed assumption prevails within business, media and political circles that cutting the minimum wage would somehow assist economic recovery and improve competitiveness. For starters this approach will not help create employment. Much...

Reflecting on Our Spaces at the CSW

Published: Wednesday, April 28, 2010

By Margot Baruch & Keely SwanAs young women working in a feminist and women's human rights organization based in the global North, we attended the 54th session on the UN Commission of the Status of Women and have the following...

Reflection by National Women’s Council Director at International Worker’s Memorial Day

Published: Tuesday, April 27, 2010

"Remember the dead, fight for the living."This event was organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions as a ceremony of remembrance and reflection for people who have lost their lives because of their work. In 2009, 43 workers in Ireland...