MENU
 

learn > news

Latest News

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...

Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon

Published: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Thank you to the NWCI team who joined us in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon. We had a good day, got some exercise and fresh air, raised awareness of who we are and what we do and did a...

Thank you to our donor

Published: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

NWCI received a generous donation during January from an anonymous source, so we would like to say that we are sincerely grateful and hope this message reaches this kind person. Donations and support from people are what helps keep our...

Save the Date: NWCI AGM

Published: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

To all our members, our AGM is planned for 6th June, please keep the date free in your diary. Check out our newsflash next month, or our website for further details in the coming weeks.

NWCI Blog: Female Powerlifters Take Home the Gold

Published: Monday, January 27, 2014

Arlette Bomahou, whose mother is from Togo, is 38 years of age, competes in the 90kg+ category and lives in Sandyford with her boyfriend Ciaran. She decided to represent the Irish team for the Powerlifting World Championship in Glasgow last month...

Page 53 of 111 pages ‹ First  < 51 52 53 54 55 >  Last ›

Learn » News