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Welcome to NWCI’s new Board!

Published: Friday, June 29, 2018

We are delighted to welcome our newly elected Board members of NWCI.  NWCI's Board of Directors for the period 2018 - 2020 includes: Ellen O'Malley-Dunlop, Chairperson Sarah Benson, Deputy Chaiperson Vivienne Glanville  Catriona Graham  Suzanna Griffin...

NWCI calls for 100,000 Euros investment in Women’s Health Action Plan at National Economic Dialogue

Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for an investment of at least 100,000 Euros into the planned Women’s Health Action Plan at the National Economic Dialogue. It also called on the Government to...

The repeal referendum has changed Ireland, NWCI event hears

Published: Thursday, June 21, 2018

The repeal referendum has changed Ireland, NWCI’s ‘Women Making History’ event, opened by the Minister for Health Simon Harris, heard this morning.  The resounding yes vote by over 1.4million people shows that...

Great article by Daily Slog on What NWCI Does & Being a NWCI Member!

Published: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Do You Know Who Is Fighting For Your Rights? by The Daily Slog  Pay equality, convictions for domestic violence, childcare subsidies, pension rights for women who took time out to care for their families. These are just some of...

NWCI wins Sockies social media award 2018

Published: Friday, June 15, 2018

We were absolutely thrilled to win the Sockies social media award for Best Twitter - Non Profit  for the second year in a row and a second Sockies award for its Zero Budget Campaign #FeministsAreEverywhere in 2017. In addition,...

Women’s experiences must be at the centre of CervicalCheck Inquiry

Published: Tuesday, June 12, 2018

In response to the first findings of the inquiry into CervicalCheck, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes Dr Scally’s call for additional resources to be made available to document the experiences of women. NWCI...

The 8th Amendment is no more

Published: Sunday, May 27, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hails the momentous Yes vote to remove the 8th Amendment from the Constitution as a historic moment of change in Ireland for women and girls. ...

It’s time to cast your vote for women this Friday

Published: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Ahead of polling day on Friday, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on voters across the country to vote Yes this Friday to repeal the 8th Amendment from the Constitution. Orla O’Connor, Director...

Caring for yourself during the Referendum Campaign

Published: Monday, May 14, 2018

NWCI believes it is vital to support, respect and protect women at all times, but especially during and after this historic Referendum campaign. In particular, we must acknowledge the possible impact of the campaign on women and their partners...

Abortion has touched most families in Ireland

Published: Monday, May 14, 2018

With less than two weeks to go until polling day, one of the lead organisations of Together for Yes, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) launched its ‘Who needs your Yes?’ campaign in Dublin today. ...

NWCI calls for Cabinet to urgently agree the provision of compassionate supports

Published: Friday, May 11, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Government to urgently agree the provision of compassionate supports for the 209 women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women&rsquo...

NWCI pays tribute to Monica Barnes

Published: Friday, May 04, 2018

It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) learned of the death of Monica Barnes, a true feminist and supporter of women’s rights in Ireland not just during her political...

The new Domestic Violence Bill is as an important step forward

Published: Wednesday, May 02, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the new  Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward in protecting women from male violence. However, there remains significant work to be done...

NWCI welcomes the announcement by Minister for Health to independently review the CervicalCheck prog

Published: Friday, April 27, 2018

 The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health Simon Harris to independently review CervicalCheck. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: ...

NWCI welcomes new Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward

Published: Thursday, April 26, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the new  Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward in protecting women from male violence. However, there remains significant work to be done to protect women and...

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