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1. Saudis bow to pressure and grant women right to vote
Excerpt: …THE world's last bastion against female suffrage bowed to the forces of change when Saudi Arabia granted its female population the right to vote for the first time.The historic decision came after King Abdullah, the Saudi ruler, conceded that a study of Muslim history had shown that women were capable…
Section: Latest News
2. Marrriage Equality’s invites you to the launch of Missing Pieces
Excerpt: …Marriage Equality kindly asks you to Save The Date for the launch of our eagerly anticipated new report, "Missing Pieces".This ground-breaking report highlighting over 160 legislative differences between civil partnership and civil marriage.When: Tuesday, 4th October - 12.30pm to 2.00pmWhere: The Oak Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.The launch…
Section: Newsflash
3. Breast Health Day October 15th
Excerpt: …Europa Donna Ireland - the Irish Breast Cancer CampaignThis year's theme for our Breast Health Day campaign is "lifestyle choices that can influence your future breast health and help prevent breast cancer."Join us on Breast Health Day Saturday 15th October!!!Organize your local event!Again we are encouraging groups around the country…
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4. Forthcoming Events at Letterkenny Women’s Centre
Excerpt: …Social Inclusion WeekAs part of Social Inclusion Week 2011, we are hosting an information day on Thursday 22nd September. This is to highlight the services that are provided by us and other organisations such as Donegal Women's Domestic Violence Service, Donegal Rape & Sexual Abuse Service and the Letterkenny Community…
Section: Newsflash
5. The Irish Feminist Network invite you to their One-Year Anniversary celebrations
Excerpt: …The Irish Feminist Network invite you to their One-Year Anniversary celebrations where we discuss 'Is feminism relevant?'The Workman's Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2Friday, September 30th 20117pm - 10pmSpeakers on the evening:Susan McKay - CEO, National Women's Council of IrelandEmma O'Kelly - Education and Science Correspondent, RTEAilbhe Smyth - Co-convenor…
Section: Newsflash
6. The NWCI would like to thank everyone for attending our Pre-Budget Submission Launch
Excerpt: …The economic recession is effecting women in numerous ways. Greater numbers of women are unemployed and long term unemployed, many families are relying on the wages of women from low paid employment for survival, and it is women who are struggling to manage the constantly reducing household budget and debts…
Section: Newsflash
7. NWCI CEO, Susan McKay, shortlised for "Women Mean Business" Award
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland are delighted to announce that our CEO, Susan McKay, has been short-listed for a prestigious WMB Award.The Awards are being hosted at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel on Monday 26th September.The Conference and Award Ceremony will be opened by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. Also…
Section: Newsflash
8. Gender Equality: World Bank Report
Excerpt: …Despite impressive gains in gender equality, nearly 4 million poor women "missing" each year in developing countries.WASHINGTON, September 18, 2011 - Gender equality matters in its own right but is also smart economics: Countries that create better opportunities and conditions for women and girls can raise productivity, improve outcomes for…
Section: Newsflash
9. Gender Equality: the Right and Smart Thing to Do – World Bank Report
Excerpt: …Despite impressive gains in gender equality, nearly 4 million poor women "missing" each year in developing countries.WASHINGTON, September 18, 2011 - Gender equality matters in its own right but is also smart economics: Countries that create better opportunities and conditions for women and girls can raise productivity, improve outcomes for…
Section: Latest News
10. NWCI welcomes the Institute of Community Health Nursing
Excerpt: …A warm welcome to our new Member - the Institute of Community Health Nursing - who has just joined National Women's Council of Ireland! Check out their website www.ichn.ie to find out more about their interesting work.
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11. NWCI CEO, Susan McKay, shortlised for a "Women Mean Business" Award
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland are delighted to announce that our CEO, Susan McKay, has been short-listed for a prestigious WMB Award.The Awards are being hosted at Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel on Monday 26th September.The Conference and Award Ceremony will be opened by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. Also…
Section: Latest News
12. Pre-Budget Submission 2012
Excerpt: …The economic recession is effecting women in numerous ways. Greater numbers of women are unemployed and long term unemployed, many families are relying on the wages of women from low paid employment for survival, and it is women who are struggling to manage the constantly reducing household budget and debts…
Section: Publications
13. Minister urged to reverse cuts in social welfare
Excerpt: …INCREASES IN some social welfare payments and the reversal of previous cuts were among the demands made of the Minister for Social Protection yesterday at a pre-budget forum for the community and voluntary sector.Joan Burton heard pleas from 33 groups, including the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed, Inclusion Ireland,…
Section: Latest News
14. Women denied vote in Saudi elections
Excerpt: …Women are not allowed to stand or vote in Saudi Arabia's municipal elections later this month - because electoral procedures are not ready.Male voters will be electing 1,632 men to seats in 258 different councils with a further 1,000 plus seats appointed by royal decree.The Ministry of Municipal and Rural…
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15. Porn blamed as sex offences by juveniles treble
Excerpt: …THE number of sex crimes carried out by juveniles has nearly trebled, official figures show.Both rape crisis groups and Garda sources have suggested that easier access to hard-core pornography is a factor in the increase.Figures on juvenile crime also show a doubling in the number of robberies perpetrated by juveniles…
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16. Proposed Changes to sex-offender register - Version of Sarah’s Law to be introduced in Ireland
Excerpt: …MINISTER FOR JUSTICE Alan Shatter is to introduce legislation so parents of young children can be made aware of sex offenders living in their areas.The Department of Justice confirmed the Minister's intentions to allow Gardaí to release certain information about sex offenders who have completed their sentences.In a statement, the…
Section: Latest News
17. Campaign to stop diminished view of domestic violence
Excerpt: …A campaign to challenge attitudes towards rape and abuse is being launched in Wales today.The Live Fear Free campaign aims to specifically tackle sexual violence and domestic abuse in relationships and two online videos will soon be available.The first video will challenge the 'normalisation' of domestic abuse and the second…
Section: Latest News
18. Why are so few women in top local government jobs?
Excerpt: …The Equality and Human Rights Commission claims that there are 5,400 women "missing" from top jobs in the UK and the narrowing of the gender gap across business, politics and the media is "tortuously slow". Comparing today's figures with 2004 shows that progress has been poor; in many sectors the…
Section: Latest News
19. Submission to Tax and Welfare Group - Child and Family Income Supports
Excerpt: …Click here to see the website page of Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare to further explain the purpose of the group which has only been recently established by Minister Joan Burton.
Section: Publications
20. NALA invites you to a free plain English workshop
Excerpt: …This September, as part of National Adult Literacy Awareness Week, we would like to invite you or your delegate to attend a free introductory plain English writing workshop. Plain English is a way to write and present information so a reader can understand and act on it after a single…
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