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Ireland is at a crossroads - we only move forward if we move forward together.

Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched their Pre-Budget Submission, calling on the Government to consider the social and economic impact on low and middle income earners, particularly women, before making any Budget decisions. Alice Mary Higgins,...

Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment: We need an immediate referendum

Published: Monday, September 08, 2014

Last October, twelve women's and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has had on women in Ireland, and calling for its repeal. Shortly afterwards, the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment was...

Women’s Aid and Irish Deaf Women’s Group launch series of ISL videos

Published: Thursday, August 28, 2014

Women’s Aid, in conjunction with the Irish Deaf Women’s Group, have launched a series of Irish Sign Language (ISL) videos which feature all of the information that is available on the Women's Aid website and...

Limerick Feminist Network want us all to have a Good Night Out!

Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Limerick Feminist netowrk are launching an anti-harassment campaign, Good Night Out. The premise is simple; they want pubs, bars and clubs across Limerick to take a zero tolerance approach to the harassment of all of their patrons - most...

We need a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment now

Published: Monday, August 18, 2014

In response to the distressing case highlighted by the Independent and the Sunday Times newspapers, National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today repeated its calls for an immediate referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment. Rachel Doyle, Head of...

NWCI calls for a transformation of decision making structures in Ireland

Published: Wednesday, August 06, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the Mid Term review of The National Women’s Strategy ‘Towards Gender Parity in Decision-Making in Ireland’, which confirms that women are under-represented across major areas...

Ireland falls behind as 36 countries sign ground-breaking convention to protect women from violence

Published: Friday, August 01, 2014

Today, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence will become an active legal instrument, having achieved – and surpassed – the number of State ratifications required to bring it into force. Of...

‘Women and Men in Ireland’

Published: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 Today’s publication of the annual CSO Women and Men in Ireland Report has been welcomed by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). “The annual Women and Men in Ireland Report is an...

Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on agenda for new Low-Pay Commission

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland host Discussion, Performance and Exhibition on Challenges facing Women in Work at EU House – July 16th “Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on the agenda for the...

NWCI concerned about the absence of female Junior Ministers

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), is very concerned about the Government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the gender quotas at the next General Election. NWCI have questioned the Taoiseach’s commitment to...

Have your say on Mother & Baby Home Investigation

Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The terms of reference for the investigation into Mother and Baby Homes are due to be published this Thursday July 17th. We urge you to contact your local TD’s entire calling for the inclusion of Magdalene Laundries,...

NWCI have a new home!

Published: Friday, July 11, 2014

NWCI are delighted to share the news that we have a new premises in Smithfield You can find us at 100 North King Street - with our new purple door you can't miss us! Please see the map below to...

NWCI AGM: So, Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism?

Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM, or who participated in the conversation online! It was really great to see so many people there with 17 motions passed, a new Executive Board elected and a lively and thought provoking...

Video - Why We Still Need Feminism - Thoughts form our members and supporters

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Just a few snippets from our recent 'So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism' event where the guests took the opportunity to write down exactly whey they personally think we still need feminism. The last one is our favourite ...

Cavan Crystal Hotel Supports NWCI AGM