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Published: Friday, November 26, 2021
We are delighted to have received support from the Department of Rural and Community Development to host a conference on women in rural communities to mark International Women's Day on the 8th March 2022. As part of our preparation we...
Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
NWCI's new e-action campaign that supports to end violence against women in Ireland finishes up at the end of June!Violence against women and domestic violence are ongoing features of Irish society. 1 in 5 women have been subjected to domestic violence....
Published: Monday, June 17, 2013
While hundreds of people gathered in Istanbul's Gezi Park, Taksim's last remaining public park, a few miles away another group of young activists were also trying to ensure that their voices and issues were being heard. On the May 30th, 2013, 40...
To celebrate 40 years of NWCI and 40 years of Ireland's membership of the EU, NWCI released a video by Paula Geraghty featuring key female leaders in Irish society, including politicians like Mary O'Rourke, campaigners such as Ailbhe Smyth, journalists like Carol...
Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The Irish Refugee Council are calling on supporters to sign their petition calling for an end to the institutionalised accommodation of asylum seekers in Ireland under the system known as Direct Provision.We are asking for an immediate investigation into...
The Government published the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 on 13 June 2013. In reponse to the publication, NWCI raised remaining concerns about the proposed legislation in a press release.Jacqueline Healy, Women's Health and Human Rights Worker with NWCI, said...
The Sibéal Irish Postgraduate Feminist & Gender Studies Network will hold their annual conference in Queen's University Belfast on 22nd and 23rd November. The conference invites engagement with the intersections of gender as they can be detected in a...
The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995.Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to Ireland; CesairÂ...
Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come...
There is a comedy gig in aid of the Abortion Support Network in McGrattan's, off Baggot St, Dublin 2, on June 30th 8pmThe headline is a comedian from the UK, Kate Smurthwaite, who is a tireless campaigner for women's rights, freedom...
Published: Monday, June 10, 2013
What are the credible alternatives to austerity and spending cuts? Come along to discuss and share ideas about tax justice and employment creation. Take the time to find out about campaigns on these issues and, maybe, get involved.The impact...
Change.org are running an important campaign urging Facebook to stop censoring photos of men and women who have undergone mastectomies.Can you help this petition win by asking your friends to sign too? It's easy to share with your...
Leading Syrian Activist Rafif Jouejati recently visited Ireland and spoke at a public meeting on 22 May 2013 in NWCI Offices. A blog detailing her visit was written for the Irish Feminist Network, and is reproduced here.At least 80,000 people killed. Children...
Published: Monday, June 03, 2013
Women's Aid is now offering domestic violence information sessions to women across Ireland. These sessions are made possible by a generous donation from Avon.NWCI members are encouraged to avail of these free information sessions, which seek to raise awareness...
On May 30th we held our members and friends meeting in Galway. The meeting focussed on the theme of 40 years membership of the European Union, 40 years NWCI action for women's Equality – where are we now?We had an excellent turnout...
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The Women's Human Rights Alliance had the pleasure of hosting a visit from Prof. Caroline Bettinger Lopez last week. Her visit was organised and sponsored by the Global Women's Studies Centre at NUI Galway. Caroline Bettinger-López is an Associate...
NWCI has launched a new e-action campaign; we need your support to end vioplence against women in Ireland!Violence against women and domestic violence are ongoing features of Irish society. 1 in 5 women have been subjected to domestic violence. This is...
EDeNn, the Equality and Diversity in Early Childhood National Network in association with Start Strong is hosting a conference 'Making a Difference for All Children' on 22 June 2013.Opening Address by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth AffairsKeynote Speaker...
Published: Monday, May 27, 2013
For families, particularly women and children, Child Income Supports, including Child Benefit, are important features of the Irish economic landscape. Child Benefit is a universal payment that made directly to all mothers, unless otherwise stipulated. The universality of child benefit...
The NWCI and the Irish Osteoporosis Society held an awareness raising roundtable in April on osteoporosis and its effect on women in Ireland. Michele O Brien from the Irish Osteoporosis Society gave an excellent overview to a large audience on...
'We need to change the politics, not the women' – Catherine Murphy TD.Quotas won't be enough to change our political system. We also need to change how our parliament works. The National Women's Council of Ireland is holding a consultation...
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