Published: Monday, May 08, 2023
Politics continues to be dominated by men: just 34% of councilors in Wicklow are women. The National Women’s Council (NWC) has launched their Family-Friendly toolkit in Wicklow, a resource for local authorities to assist women and those with...read more
Published: Wednesday, May 03, 2023
At a May Day event on Wednesday evening, the National Women’s Council will say recognition of care is critical for workplace equality The National Women’s Council (NWC) says that while there are significant ...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has today welcomed the launch of a significant report by the National Women’s Council (NWC), highlighting the urgent need for reforms across the justice system for survivors reporting domestic and sexual abuse....read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has warmly welcomed Marie O’Shea’s review of the abortion system, and stated that the report must act as a catalyst for system change so that every woman who needs...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, today (26th April 2023) launched Towards a Zero Tolerance Approach: A Good Practice Guide. Developed by the National Women’s Council, the Good...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has welcomed Marie O’Shea’s report on Ireland’s abortion law, saying it paves the way for change. It is also welcome that this important independent review will go...read more
Published: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Image: Nuala Toman of Disability NI address the NWC All-island Women's Forum The All-Island Women’s Forum met today in Monaghan for its second in person meeting of 2023. Today's session heard presentations from leading women’s...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It is 20 years since we have had accurate data on sexual violence in Ireland, and the figures show 1 in 2 women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime The National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomes the new national...read more
Published: Monday, April 17, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) will tell the Oireachtas Justice Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) that the government’s new statutory agency on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) must include a strong role for survivors, for civil society,...read more
Published: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Ruhama, SERP (Sexual Exploitation Research Programme) and the National Women’s Council are horrified and deeply saddened by the news of the violent attack and murder of Geila Ibram. We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to her family,...read more
Published: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The organisation said there was a welcome focus on ending systemic racism in the government’s new National Action Plan on Racism, but said this must include Direct Provision The National Women’s Council (NWC) has welcomed...read more
Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
President Michael D. Higgins and NWC Banloach Sabina Higgins today welcomed the current Executive Board and staff as well as former Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons and Directors of the National Women’s Council (NWC) to Áras an Uachtará...read more
Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomes the announcement by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on International Women’s Day that a referendum on care, gender equality, and the family will be held in November. If passed, this...read more
Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2023
As people across the country celebrate women and women’s achievements, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has called on government to hold a referendum on Article 41.2. The organisation, which is 50 years in existence this year, says...read more
Published: Monday, February 27, 2023
The National Women’s Council has warmly welcomed the coming into force of 40% gender quotas for political parties running candidates for election to the Oireachtas. The Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act 2012 introduced gender quotas into the Irish electoral system,...read more
