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Published: Friday, November 15, 2024
Gender Quota leads to record number of women running in General Election 2024 Ahead of the close of nominations for the General Election tomorrow (16th November), the National Women’s Council (NWC) today (15th November) welcomed the record number of...
Published: Thursday, March 01, 2012
Celebrate International Women's Day With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8thRegistration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Places are limited so please reserve...
Press ReleaseThe Gender pay gap in Ireland is 17.1% according to a new publication launched by the EU Commission on the Gender Pay Gap today. Young women earn more than 90% of male wages but this falls to 71.5% in the 35-44 age...
Women are still earning substantially less than men in Ireland despite efforts to promote equality in the workplace.According to a study by the European Commission, women here earn on average 17.1 per cent less than men.The study also indicated...
Having already testified to a government commission, victims of sexual violence eschew new process based on traditional justiceThe women sat on plastic chairs arranged in a circle, some breast feeding, others with small children at their feet. This is their...
FIGURES RELEASED BY the Rape Crisis Network have detailed the outcome of pregnancies which occured as a result of rape in Ireland.A total of 1,545 survivors of sexual violence attended rape crisis centres around the country in 2010. Of these, 75 became...
Published: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The 56th meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women opened at the United Nations in New York on 27th February 2012 and will continue until 9th March.This annual event brings together up to 8,000 women from all four corners...
Myths and facts presented out of context are all too common in the debate about abortion in Ireland. Misinformation extends to even the most basic questions: Who are the women who obtain abortions? Why do they decide to end a...
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Dear all,We always seem to be looking for help. If its not one fire were fighting it's another! Friday last, DCC informed the St. Michael's Regeneration Board that they had withdrawn the contract with the builder BAM on the...
The Irish Cancer Society has launched its first major advertising campaign aimed specifically at young women who smoke. The Irish Cancer Society is concerned by the high level of female smokers under-35 and believes that the number of tobacco related...
In celebration of International Women's Day, Thursday March 8th, Emma O'Reilly of Cursíolta is organising a musical flashmob and is looking for as many participants as possible to help celebrate the occasion - male and female. There will be...
Women and Politics: Debunking the Myths behind Gender QuotasDate: Monday 27 February 2012Time: 7.30 to 9.30 pmVenue: The Imperial Hotel, South Mall, CorkThe lack of women in Irish political life is an issue of serious concern. The Gender Quota Bill is a significant...
Here is a chance to have a quick glance at all our Member's upcoming events for International Women's Day. Select one that suits you and show your support for this fantastic celebration.Click here to see the events at a...
PART 1: Setting the SceneChaired by Orla O'Connor, Acting CEO, National Women's Council of Ireland10.30 - 11.00 Registration tea/coffee11.00 - 11.05 Welcome and Introduction: Ellen O'Malley Dunlop, Board member, National Women's Council of Ireland11.05 - 11.20 The A, B and C case and...
With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsClick here to learn more about the day's event....
Labour is to put childcare at the centre of its next manifesto and is examining models in Norway and Denmark, where the state foots the bill for the poorest in society.As the number of unemployed women in the UK...
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What would the playwriting landscape look like if all submissions to theatres were done anonymously, removing any question of gender bias? Or at least, when plays were sent out to be considered by reading committees, the title page was removed?...
Published: Thursday, February 16, 2012
This year AONTAS has partnered with a wide range of organizations to deliver events all around Ireland during the Adult Learners' Festival which takes place from February 20 to 24. Already one hundred and seventy free events around the country are listed...
A celebration by writers, artists, singers and musicians for the benefit of Irish Penal Reform TrustPerformers include:Shaz OyeTony CurtisGREENSHINE(Noel Shine, Mary Greene, Ellie Shine)Nuala Ní DhomhnaillEddie Cahill, artist + Brian MaguireKaran Casey and Niall VallelyPeter SheridanLeanne O'SullivanChristy MooreJimmy...
Renewal or Regression?The Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission are about to be merged to form the Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC). We have been assured by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, that the...
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