Published: Monday, June 12, 2023
Ahead of the National Economic Dialogue (NED), the National Women’s Council (NWC) has said that the Budget 2024 surplus presents an extraordinary opportunity for government to invest in long-term, sustainable measures which would tackle the systemic inequalities that...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
On Tuesday 30th May a Human Rights Hearing on care will bring together women carers, Irish politicians and national and international experts to examine how to improve policy and practices on care. The event, organised by ActionAid Ireland and National...read more
Published: Monday, May 29, 2023
Politics continues to be dominated by men: just 11% of councilors in Longford are women The National Women’s Council (NWC) has launched their Family-Friendly toolkit in Longford, a resource for local authorities to assist women and those with caring...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Five years on from Repeal, women are still denied access to abortion in Ireland NWC marks anniversary with launch of public campaign to demand political progress on abortion barriers For immediate release – Wednesday 24 May 2023 The National Women...read more
Published: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Women represent half of the electorate in the north but make up only 32% of candidates across all local authorities The National Women’s Council is calling for the implementation of gender quotas for future local government elections in Northern...read more
Published: Monday, May 15, 2023
Create and The National Women’s Council (NWC) are delighted to announce artist and activist Grace Dyas as the recipient of an Artist Residency Award. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of NWC, the leading representative organisation for women and...read more
Published: Monday, May 08, 2023
Politics continues to be dominated by men: just 34% of councilors in Wicklow are women. The National Women’s Council (NWC) has launched their Family-Friendly toolkit in Wicklow, a resource for local authorities to assist women and those with...read more
Published: Wednesday, May 03, 2023
At a May Day event on Wednesday evening, the National Women’s Council will say recognition of care is critical for workplace equality The National Women’s Council (NWC) says that while there are significant ...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The Minister for Justice Simon Harris has today welcomed the launch of a significant report by the National Women’s Council (NWC), highlighting the urgent need for reforms across the justice system for survivors reporting domestic and sexual abuse....read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has warmly welcomed Marie O’Shea’s review of the abortion system, and stated that the report must act as a catalyst for system change so that every woman who needs...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, today (26th April 2023) launched Towards a Zero Tolerance Approach: A Good Practice Guide. Developed by the National Women’s Council, the Good...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has welcomed Marie O’Shea’s report on Ireland’s abortion law, saying it paves the way for change. It is also welcome that this important independent review will go...read more
Published: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Image: Nuala Toman of Disability NI address the NWC All-island Women's Forum The All-Island Women’s Forum met today in Monaghan for its second in person meeting of 2023. Today's session heard presentations from leading women’s...read more
Published: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
It is 20 years since we have had accurate data on sexual violence in Ireland, and the figures show 1 in 2 women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime The National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomes the new national...read more
Published: Monday, April 17, 2023
The National Women’s Council (NWC) will tell the Oireachtas Justice Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) that the government’s new statutory agency on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) must include a strong role for survivors, for civil society,...read more
