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NWCI welcomes the Concluding Observations of the CEDAW Committee

Published: Thursday, March 30, 2017

NWCI has welcomed the Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which arise as a consequence of Ireland’s examination under the Convention in early 2017. In its...

Ireland bottom of the European league when it comes to paid maternity leave

Published: Friday, March 24, 2017

A report today by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella organisation of Britain's trade unions, found that Ireland is bottom of the European league for paid maternity leave. Responding to this report, the National Women’s Council...

Dublin Declaration on reproductive rights unveiled at NWCI event to mark International Women’s Day

Published: Friday, March 10, 2017

This International Women's Day 2017, NWCI hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health, in particular women's reproductive rights, as part of the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental health. ...

Dublin Declaration’ on reproductive rights presented at Global Women’s Mental Health Conference in Dublin

Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2017

This International Women's Day 2017, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health and wellbeing, which saw the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on reproductive...

Out of Silence - NWCI launches first ever film on women’s mental health in Ireland

Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2017

“There’s an expectation that women are more comfortable discussing their feelings. I never did that.” Grace “I wanted to not be pregnant anymore, or not be me anymore, or not be here anymore.” BethAnne ...

Opportunity for Ireland to lead the way on Women’s Mental Health

Published: Monday, March 06, 2017

• Depression and anxiety are more than twice as prevalent amongst women than men.  • 1 in 5 women experience some form of domestic violence in Ireland which has huge implications for women’s mental and physical health.  •...

All women’s choices in pregnancy must be supported - NWCI outlines recommendations to Citizen’s AssemblyAll women’s choices in pregnancy must be suppo

Published: Sunday, March 05, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today presented to the Citizen’s Assembly, highlighting the reasons we need to repeal the 8th amendment, and outlining NWCI’s recommendation for a model that would combine a...

NWCI welcomes recognition of Traveller ethnicity

Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the official recognition of ethnic status for the Traveller community in Ireland as an important step towards improving the lives of Traveller women and ensuring equality for the...

Welcome to eight new NWCI group members

Published: Friday, February 24, 2017

We have had a great start to the year with a record of eight groups joining NWCI since the start of 2017. This sends a strong message that women across Ireland are standing up and working hard to ensure women&rsquo...

NWCI invited to present to the Citizen’s Assembly

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

NWCI has been invited to address the Citizen's Assembly when it next meets on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March 2017. NWCI's  Director, Orla O'Connor, will outline why our members believe the 8th Amendment must be repealed. The Citizen'...

NWCI has welcomed the publication of important new Domestic Violence Bill

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

NWCI has welcomed the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, published at the start of February. The Bill will be an important step towards Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against...

This Nollaig na mBan, NWCI asked its members to get involved in the new National Women’s Strategy

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, NWCI launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 -2020. We used the important day to...

NWCI address UN CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was in Geneva last week, for Ireland's first examination in over a decade by the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women (CEDAW). Prior to...

We need the appropriate resources and political will to restore and advance women’s rights and equality in Ireland.

Published: Thursday, February 16, 2017

I thank the Committee for the opportunity to deliver this joint statement, on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI); the leading women’s organisation in Ireland and coordinator of the Shadow Report, non-governmental organisations...

NWCI addresses CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights

Published: Monday, February 13, 2017

For the first time in over a decade, Ireland is being examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O...

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