Published: Thursday, April 11, 2019
NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament to progress feminist policies that promote an inclusive and sustainable Europe for all. To kick off the campaign NWCI launches...read more
Published: Tuesday, April 09, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, &ldquo...read more
Published: Monday, April 08, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply with the Istanbul Convention regarding the provision of refuge spaces is completely unacceptable. Tusla, the Child and Family...read more
Published: Friday, April 05, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the launch of a new framework and the provision of funding for Higher Education Institutes to tackle sexual violence and harassment by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Orla...read more
Published: Monday, March 11, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the Government had missed a key opportunity to increase women’s representation in local elections, following last week’s announcements that there would be financial incentives for...read more
Published: Friday, March 08, 2019
NWCI today welcomed the International Women’s Day ratification of the Istanbul Convention, after a long campaign by women’s groups and organisations working to end violence against women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, ...read more
Published: Thursday, March 07, 2019
Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for higher education institutes to work together with women’s organisations and other relevant bodies to tackle violence against women on...read more
Published: Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Following a motion on the Istanbul Convention in the Dail today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to ratify the Convention on International Women’s Day, this Friday, 8th March. ...read more
Published: Monday, March 04, 2019
In the lead up to International Women’s Day this Friday, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today called on the Government to scale up its response to men’s violence against women. Orla...read more
Published: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today backed calls by the family of Clodagh Hawe for a multi-agency review into her death and the death of her sons. Alongside this, NWCI called on Minister for Justice and...read more
Published: Monday, February 18, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today reiterated its urgent calls for safety zone legislation, following an investigation by The Times. Dr Cliona Loughnane, Women’s Health Coordinator at NWCI said, “Safety zone legislation is...read more
Published: Sunday, February 10, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan to clarify where the findings of the ten year domestic homicide review promised for February 2017 is. This is following reports today...read more
Published: Monday, January 28, 2019
Students in University College Cork will today unveil a mural calling for an end to sexual violence and harassment in third level institutions. The mural is a part of ItStops Now, a campaign by the National Women&rsquo...read more
Published: Saturday, January 19, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today announced that Vicky Phelan, the inspirational women’s health campaigner will open #FemFest, Ireland’s biggest conference for young women, in Liberty Hall today. Celebrating Dail100, and joined...read more
Published: Thursday, January 17, 2019
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today commented on TDs claims’ and media reports that a woman has been denied an abortion. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Our thoughts in the...read more
