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Gender Conference 2014

Published: Monday, April 14, 2014

NWCI's youth initiative, The Y-Factor and the USI teamed up for the first ever national student Gender Conference. The event kickstarted International Women's Week for NWCI and The Y Factor in Gaway, bringing together student to discuss modules...

Gender Matters Seminar

Published: Monday, April 14, 2014

Did you know that generally women and men have different experiences of cardiovascular health in treatment, diagnosis and health outcomes?  Gender stereotyping and a lack of awareness of female symptoms (shoulder and abdominal pain rather than severe chest pain)...

Gender Matters: Shining a spotlight on the different health needs of women and men

Published: Monday, March 31, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a seminar to spotlight the different needs faced by men and women when it comes to health service planning and delivery and called on the HSE to adopt gender mainstreaming...

“Women Rising”- It’s Time for All Voices to be Heard

Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2014

At the launch of our “Women Rising” Manifesto today, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) are bringing together candidates and voters to discuss the issues that matter for women at a Local and European level, in...

One year on, the State must deliver on its promise of justice for Magdalenes

Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to Magdalene survivors and his acknowledgement of State involvement in the incarceration of the women, National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on the State to deliver on its...

NWCI Position on Paternity Leave

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014

NWCI are in favour of - Paternity or Partner Leave of 2 weeks with potential to rise to one month in the future.  - This should be in addition to the existing 26 weeks Maternity Leave. - We are also in...

#NWCISoapBox: a chance for women to say it as it is.

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014

This International Women’s Day, Saturday the 8th of March, National Women’s Council  of Ireland intend to replicate the fire and passion of earlier feminists with a pop up Soap Box in O’Connell Street,...

Text STEP to 50300 to donate €2

Published: Thursday, March 06, 2014

  Our Support The Equality Plan (STEP) text fundraiser is being run to help generate funds for our 'Women Rising' campaign.  For far too long Ireland has been known for the lack of gender equality in its political decision...

What would a female friendly parliament look like? What needs to be done to attract and retain women in the Irish political system?

Published: Tuesday, March 04, 2014

“A Parliament of all Talents: Building a Women-friendly Oireachtas”  will be launched today, Tuesday 4th of March, by National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), with a call for the government to implement a number of...

It’s time to make childcare affordable for all

Published: Tuesday, February 25, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes today’s news that Minister Frances Fitzgerald will, this year, facilitate a review of state investment to support parents who need childcare. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women&rsquo...

One year on, the State must deliver on its promise of justice for Magdalenes

Published: Tuesday, February 18, 2014

One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to Magdalene survivors and his acknowledgement of State involvement in the incarceration of the women, National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on the State to deliver on its...

Ruhama are seeking a part time Housing and Social Welfare Intern

Published: Thursday, February 13, 2014

Ruhama are seeking Housing and Social Welfare Intern for 9 Months, part time internship. 21 hours per week (flexible working hours during office hours negotiable). Ruhama is frontline NGO that has been supporting women affected by prostitution including victims of sex trafficking...

The Y Factor Project and National Women’s Council of Ireland Invitation for Tender: Young Women and Labour Market Activation

Published: Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Aim of this Research The National Women’s Council of Ireland youth initiative, the Y Factor, are seeking a suitably qualified researcher(s) to undertake research on young women and labour market activation, looking at unemployment, emigration and...

Your Health Matters – Building Positive Attitudes to Young Women and their Health

Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Congratulations to The Y Factor’s prize winner, Tara, for her blog entry on her experience with healthcare services.  And thanks to all the young people who contributed to our campaign by sharing their experiences with us. ...

Save The Date: GenCon – a national conference for Femsocs co-hosted by The Y Factor and the USI

Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2014

One the first day of International Women’s Week, Saturday 1st March at NUI Galway, the USI and The Y Factor will jointly hold a conference aimed at feminist societies in 3rd level institutions across the country. The purpose...

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