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Ireland to be examined under CEDAW

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

In October NWCI co-ordinated a submission as part of Women’s Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) to the UN Committee overseeing the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Ireland hasn’t reported...

NWCI welcomes increased allocation of funding to women’s equality

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In response to Minister of Justice, Frances Fitzgerald’s speech on Budget 2016, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, “We welcome the increased allocation of funding to NWCI which...

Budget 2016 – An important move in the right direction for women but missing the scale of the challenge

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In response to Budget 2016 today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed positive movement on a number of key areas highlighted by our members, including childcare and decent work, but also stated that the proposed measures still...

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Published: Monday, October 05, 2015

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Major study reveals body image insecurities are holding women in Ireland back

Published: Monday, October 05, 2015

Results of the “Looking Glass Survey” published today by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) and Ignite Research, show that while women have confidence in their ability to lead, body image insecurities are holding them...

Capital Investment Plan must deliver on employment, equality and environmental standards

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Responding to the Government's publication of a 'Building for Recovery' plan, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today emphasised the importance of a joined up approach and strong social clauses. Speaking today, Alice-Mary Higgins Policy Officer...

NWCI calls for strengthening of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015

Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication today of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill that aims to strengthen our laws on tackling all forms of violence against women and girls, however is very concerned at...

Childcare, Violence against Women, Decent Work: Turn it around for women in Budget 2016

Published: Monday, September 14, 2015

Women’s economic situation has deteriorated significantly over recent years in Ireland. The Gender Pay Gap has widened from 12.6% to 14.4%. Women in couples lost 14% of their income during the recession compared to 9% for men. A majority of low...

What women want – a Scandinavian childcare model

Published: Monday, September 07, 2015

Following extensive coverage in both national and local press over the weekend on Ireland’s current childcare crisis, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today reiterated its calls for the introduction of a Scandinavian childcare...

Budget 2016: Healthcare service must respond better to the needs of all women

Published: Thursday, September 03, 2015

In a letter this week to the Minister for Health, Dr. Leo Varadkar, TD, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called for resourcing of initiatives in Budget 2016 for a health care service that responds better to...