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Invitation to Tender: Model GREVIO Shadow and Implementation Reports

Published: Friday, September 24, 2021

NWC, on behalf of the Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), is seeking a researcher to undertake the development of: 1. A Model Shadow Report[1] 2. An Implementation Report[2] The project aims to build the capacity of the Observatory...

NWC is delighted to announce that the Digital Repository of Ireland has joined as a member group.

Published: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

NWC is delighted to announce that the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) has joined as a member group. DRI is a national digital repository for Ireland’s humanities, social sciences, and cultural heritage data, providing reliable, long-term,...

We are recruiting for a Head of Mobilisation and Campaigns

Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The National Women’s Council is the leading national representative organisation for women and women’s groups in Ireland, founded in 1973. We have over 190-member groups and a large and growing community of individual supporters. The ambition of...

Joint statement on unanswered calls by An Garda Síochána

Published: Monday, June 28, 2021

NWC, ICCL, FLAC and SiSi are calling for an independent review of the cancelled emergency calls and the failure of An Garda Síochána (AGS) to appropriately respond to emergency calls since the start of 2019. This...

NWC is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer

Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021

NWC is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer This is an exciting time for NWC.  Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism...

We are recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer

Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021

NWC is currently recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer.  This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate...

We are recruiting for a Digital Campaigns and Communications Officer

Published: Thursday, June 24, 2021

NWCI is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about...

National Women’s Council calls for special joint Oireachtas Committee to oversee implementation of t

Published: Thursday, June 03, 2021

Dr Catherine Day, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality, met with National Women’s Council (NWC) members today (3rd June) to discuss the citizens’ recommendations and next steps at NWC’s Annual General Meeting. The...

Pension Commission must end deep inequalities for women in Pensions

Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021

In its presentation to the Pension Commission, the National Women’s Council (NWC) today called for urgent action to address the deep inequalities in our pension system for women, and for a universal State pension for all. Currently, women...

National Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence Survey in Higher Education

Published: Monday, April 19, 2021

NWC is delighted to support the HEA in the launch of the first National Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Survey in Higher Education. We hope this will be a catalyst for reform and action. All students and staff should be...

NWC Welcome Inclusion of Gender as a Protected Ground in Hate Crime Legislation

Published: Friday, April 16, 2021

The National Women’s Council has today welcomed the inclusion of gender as a protected ground in the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021.  Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s...

National Women’s Council welcomes three-week extension of paid Parent’s Leave

Published: Thursday, March 25, 2021

The National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed the three-week extension of paid Parent’s Leave that came into effect with the passing of the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021 this evening. This follows an extensive campaign by...

Reboot Republic International Women’s Day Podcast series

Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Reboot Republic podcast partnered with us on three episodes for International Women's Day. Our Director, Orla O'Connor co-hosted this seres with Rory Hearne. This series is now available for you to listen in. Make sure to check them...

We must recognise that paid and unpaid work are equally valuable

Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

In its submission to the Pension Commission, the National Women’s Council (NWC) this week called for urgent action to address the deep inequalities in our pension system for women and deliver a universal State pension for all as...

NWC addresses the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day and disabled women, Catherine Lane of the National Women’s Council and Maureen McGovern and Selina Bonnie representing NWC's disabled womens group and our group member Independent Living Movement...

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