National Observatory on Violence Against Women and Girls: Shadow Report

Published: Friday, December 02, 2022

Read the shadow report to GREVIO in respect of Ireland from the National Observatory on Violence Against Women and Girls. The Observatory is chaired and hosted by the National Women's Council

NWC Submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and HT) Bill 2022

Published: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The National Women's Council submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022.

Every Woman: Towards Reproductive Health, Choice and Care for All

Published: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The National Women’s Council is calling on the Government to deliver on a new era for women’s reproductive healthcare and adopt a holistic approach to women’s needs across her lifespan. This new report 'Every Woman – Towards Reproductive...

Written Evidence to the Oireachtas Health Committee on Safe Access Zones

Published: Monday, October 17, 2022

NWC welcomes the opportunity to provide evidence to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the new Government-sponsored Safe Access Zones Bill. At NWC, we believe this Bill represents the swiftest way to protect staff, service-users and the wider community, from ongoing...

Results of NWC’s Online Survey with Women in Rural Ireland

Published: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

As part of our planning and preparations to host a national conference to celebrate International Day of Rural Women, NWC released an online survey hosted on the Survey Monkey platform inviting women in rural Ireland to share their views to...

NWC Gender Analysis of Budget 2023

Published: Monday, October 03, 2022

The National Women’s Council releases gender analysis of Budget 2023, says that commitments to childcare and healthcare are welcome but marginalised women and women in poverty may be left behind.

A Toolkit for Local Authorities on Supporting Family-Friendly Local Government

Published: Thursday, September 22, 2022

Submission on the Draft Junior Cycle SPHE Curriculum

Published: Thursday, September 22, 2022

The National Women’s Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s draft Junior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum which is being updated and will be in place in...

Gender Equality and Sexual Consent in the Context of Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Published: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

A study by the Sexual Exploitation Research Programme UCD, in collaboration with the National Women’s Council

National Women’s Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report 2021 - 22

Published: Thursday, September 15, 2022

The National Women's Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report highlights the findings and recommendations of the NWC All-Island Women Forum following one year of monthly discussions on key issues affecting women across the island. The Forum is coordinated by the...

Submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland

Published: Monday, August 29, 2022

The National Women's Council submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland calling for a referendum to create a constitutional right to Housing.

Shaping Our Future: Tackling the cost of living for women in Budget 2023

Published: Wednesday, August 03, 2022

At 8.2% in May, inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. The impact has not been felt equally. Inflation cuts deepest on those with the least, with people in the bottom 20% of the income distribution experiencing the greatest impact on...

NWC Audited Accounts 2021

Published: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Final audited accounts for the National Women's Council 2021

Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Published: Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The National Women’s Council submission to the Joint Committee of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the role of the Electoral Commission in supporting political candidacy and participation in all electoral processes.

No Woman Left Behind - NWC Annual Report 2021

Published: Monday, June 13, 2022

NWC's Annual Report 2021 provides an overview of our key events, campaigns and activities throughout the year.