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1. NWC welcomes establishment of Special Rapporteur on Racism, calls for end to Direct Provision
Excerpt: …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 the publication of the long-overdue National Action Plan Against Racism including the establishment of…
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2. President Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins celebrate 50 years of the National Women’s Council
Excerpt: …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 Uachtaráin in celebration of the organisation’s 50-year anniversary this year. Set up in 1973 by…
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3. Join our Team: Women’s Economic Equality Co-Ordinator
Excerpt: …NWC are recruiting for the role of Women's Economic Equality Co-Ordinator. We are looking for you to join the team based in Dublin. We work in a hybrid system of remote/in office/in person working. All staff must work from the office on Tuesday and Wednesday, but this could be more…
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4. National Women’s Council strongly welcomes referendum on care, gender equality, and the family
Excerpt: …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 will bring significant change. It would recognise the reality of women’s lives and ambitions…
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5. Care is the crucial missing piece for women’s equality and broader society: NWC
Excerpt: …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 The organisation, which is 50 years in existence this year, says a referendum is necessary to remove this outdated and sexist language from the…
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6. Open Call: Artist-in-Residency
Excerpt: …Are you an artist of any discipline, passionate about women's rights and equality? As part of our 50 Year Anniversary, we're delighted to be partnering with Create to offer an Artist-in-Residency programme at our offices in Smithfield. The residency will be an opportunity to celebrate the achievements for women and women’s rights in…
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7. 40% Gender Quotas Pave the Way for Full Representation of Women: NWC
Excerpt: …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, and on 27 February the quota will move from 30%…
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8. International Women’s Day with NWC
Excerpt: …NWC will be celebrating IWD this year with a range of events in parternship with our member ogranisations. Read on for a flavour of what's happening to mark NWC's 50th IWD! March – Launch of NWC Postmark NWC has created a very special 50th anniversary postmark which launches on February…
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9. National Women’s Council call on government to take action against racism
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said government must act to tackle the growing wave of racist violence facing the country, including by publishing and acting on the long-overdue National Action Plan on Racism. The call comes as NWC asks women to join the march for solidarity and inclusion planned…
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10. National Women’s Council call for domestic violence leave to be paid at full rate of pay
Excerpt: …The issue is set to be raised during discussions on the Work Life Balance Bill in the Seanad Press Release for immediate release The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called on government and politicians to ensure that domestic violence leave, due to be introduced as part of the Work Life…
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11. NWC: abortion review findings must be published without delay
Excerpt: …With one week to go to the submission of the abortion review, the National Women’s Council (NWC) says key changes are urgently needed to provide adequate healthcare to women, and that clarity is required on the Government’s next steps. They say the criminalisation of doctors; the mandatory 3 day waiting…
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12. Council of Europe sends expert group to monitor violence against women in Ireland
Excerpt: …A group of experts on violence against women is set to tour the country meeting government bodies, civil society, NGOs, and survivors. The GREVIO Committee is tasked by the Council of Europe with monitoring implementation of the Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women. The visit is the first of its…
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13. Rally to mark murder of Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women
Excerpt: …Hundreds of people are expected to gather this afternoon in Lurgan to remember Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women. Natalie, who was pregnant with her first child, was murdered in her home in December last year. Her family have appealed to anyone with information…
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14. Ahead of Ashling Murphy anniversary, NWC calls for urgent action on femicide
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said that violence against women is epidemic and that government must take immediate steps to address it. Speaking ahead of the anniversary of Ashling Murphy’s murder, NWC Director Orla O’Connor said: “The whole country mourned the death of Ashling Murphy, and since then…
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15. SPHE must be made mandatory to tackle gender-based violence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) says religious influence must be removed and better teacher training provided The National Women’s Council has called for SPHE (social, personal and health education) and RSE (relationships and sexuality education) to be made mandatory for all senior cycle students. The call comes as we publish…
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16. ‘Banlaoch’ Mrs Sabina Higgins launches NWC 50-year celebrations
Excerpt: … Mrs Sabina Higgins today launched celebrations to mark 50 years since the National Women’s Council foundation in 1973, heralding the commencement of a year-long calendar of events which recognise women’s achievements and imagine a feminist future. In a video message marking the anniversary, Sabina Higgins, who has been named…
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17. Join our team: Care Officer
Excerpt: …NWC are recruiting for a Care Officer to join the team based in Dublin. The main aim and purpose of the Care Officer post is to develop and deliver NWC’s policy, research and public engagement work to ensure care and care work is valued in society, in line with our Strategic Plan…
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18. NWC: It is high time for a referendum on care
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council call on the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to publicly support the report of Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has called for a referendum on gender equality, family, and care The National Women’s Council (NWC) has strongly welcomed the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality recommendation to hold…
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19. Join our team: Project Officer - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action
Excerpt: …NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Officer to work on a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate Action, based on feminism, community development, climate justice and sustainable development The Officer will work…
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Excerpt: …NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Co-ordinator to implement a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate Action, based on feminism, community development, climate justice and sustainable development The Co-ordinator will lead the…
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