The Women’s Assembly: A Feminist Shared Future

Published: Wednesday, March 05, 2025

The Women’s Assembly: A Feminist Shared Future - 2025 Report

Ireland is undergoing profound political and social change, from the lasting impact of Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement to urgent global challenges like climate change and the rise of the far right. Despite these issues deeply affecting women’s lives, their voices have often been absent from key discussions. The Women’s Assembly – A Feminist Shared Future, convened by the National Women’s Council (NWC) and chaired by former President Mary McAleese, was created to challenge this exclusion, providing a dedicated space for women to shape Ireland’s future. Rooted in feminist principles, the Assembly moved beyond binary debates on reunification, focusing instead on broader social, economic, and political changes needed for a just and equal society. By bringing together 50 women from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-border collaboration, and centring issues like care, economic justice, and safety, the Assembly ensured that women are not just participants but essential architects of Ireland’s evolving political landscape. Funded by the St. Stephen’s Green Trust and hosted by IHREC and the Law Society of Ireland, this initiative serves as a model for embedding feminist values in constitutional conversations and securing women’s rightful place in shaping the future.

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