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Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on agenda for new Low-Pay Commission

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland host Discussion, Performance and Exhibition on Challenges facing Women in Work at EU House – July 16th “Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on the agenda for the...

NWCI concerned about the absence of female Junior Ministers

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), is very concerned about the Government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the gender quotas at the next General Election. NWCI have questioned the Taoiseach’s commitment to...

Have your say on Mother & Baby Home Investigation

Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The terms of reference for the investigation into Mother and Baby Homes are due to be published this Thursday July 17th.  We urge you to contact your local TD’s entire calling for the inclusion of Magdalene Laundries,...

NWCI have a new home!

Published: Friday, July 11, 2014

NWCI are delighted to share the news that we have a new premises in Smithfield You can find us at 100 North King Street - with our new purple door you can't miss us! Please see the map below to...

NWCI AGM: So, Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism?

Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM, or who participated in the conversation online! It was really great to see so many people there with 17 motions passed, a new Executive Board elected and a lively and thought provoking...

Video - Why We Still Need Feminism - Thoughts form our members and supporters

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Just a few snippets from our recent 'So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism' event where the guests took the opportunity to write down exactly whey they personally think we still need feminism. The last one is our favourite ...

Cavan Crystal Hotel Supports NWCI AGM

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cavan Crystal Hotel provides 4 star luxury accommodation and excellent conference facilities on the outskirts of Cavan town. One of the finest hotels in Cavan, this hotel is very much contemporary at first glance, but traditional in its sense of warmth...

The Equality Authority

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

The Equality Authority is an independent body set up under the Employment Equality Act 1998. It was established on 18th October 1999.   The Equality Authority replaced the Employment Equality Agency, and has a greatly expanded role and functions. The Employment Equality...

Walk Right Back to Happiness with Step Forward Ireland Orthotics

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Step Forward Ireland are an Orthotic Supply company based in Dublin. They carry a Flexible American Manufactured Orthotic which is much different and much more effective than traditional style orthotics. Their product is formed as a template of the healthy...

Marriage Equality in Ireland

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Marriage Equality is a not for profit, single issue, national grassroots advocacy organisation whose goal is to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland through the extension of civil marriage rights to same-sex couples. Marriage...

Boardmatch Ireland services for NWCI members and supporters

Published: Monday, June 16, 2014

We work to develop the community and voluntary sector (the not-for-profit sector) by strengthening boards and management committees. Boardmatch does this primarily through: Our free online matching service which matches professional onto the Boards of charities. Our annual core training...

Services, Information and Exciting Offers for NWCI members and supporters from our AGM

Published: Monday, June 16, 2014

Our recent event, "So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism" brought a huge gathering of women and men together to explore why we still feminism today. Apart from our wonderful speakers, we also had a great selection of exhibitors...

Alliance of NGOs calls for International Best Practice and Inclusion of Magdalene Laundries in Investigation

Published: Friday, June 13, 2014

Four social justice organisations are calling on the Government to meet international best practice requirements in the proposed ‘Commission of Investigation’ and are urging the inclusion of the Magdalene Laundries and County Homes together with all Mother and...

Gender balance should have been priority for the banking inquiry from the outset

Published: Thursday, June 12, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland has today raised concerns regarding the lack of gender balance on the banking inquiry, prompting questions about the commitment to gender equality in politics. Louise Glennon, Women in Politics and Decision Making Officer...

NWCI welcomes Minister Flanagan’s statement on a Commission of Inquiry with full statutory powers

Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2014

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomes Minister Flanagan’s statement that a full Commission of Inquiry will be established to deal with the abusive practices which occurred in Mother and Baby Homes. Rachel Doyle, Head...

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