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National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes decision to suspend Hook

Published: Friday, September 15, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the decision to suspend George Hook while an investigation into his victim blaming comments is ongoing. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The decision to suspend...

We are hiring! NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy

Published: Thursday, September 14, 2017

NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy. DEADLINE EXTENDED - new deadline: 20th October This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If...

National Women’s Council issues formal complaint over Hook’s comments

Published: Monday, September 11, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today issued formal complaints over comments made by Newstalk’s George Hook on sexual violence and ‘personal responsibility.’ NWCI also welcomed the decision by Dalata Hotels to end...

Getting Women on Board: Time for quotas to increase the number of women on boards

Published: Wednesday, September 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a high profile “Getting Women on Board” event in the Mansion House. Following the publication of NWCI’s “Better Boards” handbook in 2015, the event...

NWCI welcomes National Maternity Hospital agreement

Published: Friday, September 01, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of...

NWCI is hiring! We’re recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer

Published: Thursday, August 31, 2017

NWCI is hiring! We're recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. ...

NWCI calls for greater recognition for women in sport

Published: Friday, August 25, 2017

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup draws to a close, the National Women’s Council of Ireland today called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, ...

Domestic Violence should be treated as a criminal offence

Published: Friday, August 11, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the United Nations Committee Against Torture’s (UNCAT) recommendations in relation to amending the Domestic Violence Bill to include a specific criminal offence of domestic violence that encompasses...

Apology does not address sexist and misogynistic language

Published: Sunday, August 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the apology in the Sunday Times, in response to Kevin Myers article “Sorry ladies, equal pay has to be earned”' is completely unacceptable. Orla O’Connor,...

Stronger Action Needed from Government to Reduce Gender Gaps in Companies in Ireland

Published: Monday, July 24, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland today (24.07.17) called for stronger action from Government to reduce gender gaps in Ireland for public and private companies. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland...

Call for equality for women in the pension system - NWCI workshops

Published: Monday, July 10, 2017

NWCI has organised a series of workshops on pension equality in Cork and Kerry working with our members and key stakeholders. The project aimed to engage and empower older women to advocate for direct personal access to pensions that take...

We are recruiting for a Communications Assistant

Published: Friday, July 07, 2017

This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you are an excellent communicator, have good IT and organisational skills, and are interested in...

NWCI welcomes strong mandate for the Special Oireachtas Committee to repeal the Eighth Amendment

Published: Thursday, June 29, 2017

NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomes the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive...

Budget 2018 a real opportunity for An Taoiseach Varadkar to show his commitment to women’s equality

Published: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

At the National Economic Dialogue, 27- 28 June 2017, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2018 as an opportunity to showcase its commitment to women’s equality by closing the gender pension gap. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI...

The Oireachtas Committee must put women at the centre of their discussions on the Eighth Amendment

Published: Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Ahead of the first meeting of the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Committee to put women at the centre of their...

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