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NWC are recruiting for a Care Officer to join the team based in Dublin. The main aim and purpose of the Care Officer post is to develop and deliver NWC’s policy, research and public engagement work...

NWC: It is high time for a referendum on care

Published: Thursday, December 15, 2022

The National Women’s Council call on the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to publicly support the report of Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has called for a referendum on gender equality, family, and care The National Women...

Join our team: Project Officer - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action

Published: Friday, December 09, 2022

NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Officer to work on a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to...

Join our team: Project Co–ordinator - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action

Published: Friday, December 09, 2022

NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Co-ordinator to implement a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate...

New report says implementation will be key in government plan to tackle gender-based violence

Published: Friday, December 02, 2022

The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women will today launch a new report looking at the government’s plan to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Both the Observatory and the government are reporting to the committee of experts...

NWC welcomes substantial progress in Cervical screening programme

Published: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed Dr Gabriel Scally’s follow-up report investigating the implementation of his recommendations after the Cervical Check scandal. We commend the substantial progress and urge follow-up action on the gaps Dr Scally...

FemFest: Young women to speak about sexual violence and harassment

Published: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Women aged 16-25 will gather on Saturday to discuss topics important to them, particularly sexual violence, body diversity, and bystander culture – ie the need for everyone to play their part in addressing sexual violence and promoting zero tolerance. FemFest...

National Women’s Council pays tribute to Vicky Phelan

Published: Monday, November 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Vicky Phelan. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council said, “This is an extremely sad day and a huge loss....

National Women’s Council asks Health Minister for timeline on abortion reform

Published: Wednesday, November 09, 2022

The National Women’s Council has written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly urging him to publish Marie O’Shea’s review of the abortion legislation by the end of November. In the letter, NWC commends...

Government must deliver on new era for women’s reproductive healthcare

Published: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (25th October 2022) called 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. ...

Women changemakers from rural communities gather for national conference

Published: Friday, October 14, 2022

The National Women's Council (NWC) and Minister Heather Humphreys will today bring together women from across the island to mark the International Day of Rural Women. NWC will call for the government’s Rural Development Policy – Our...

Long term, Budget 2023 will not protect women from poverty and inequality

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 As a feminist organisation, NWC recognises that...

National Women’s Council welcomes Dublin Declaration on Domestic Violence

Published: Friday, September 30, 2022

National Women’s Council welcomes Dublin Declaration on Domestic Violence The National Women’s Council has strongly welcomed the adoption of the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on domestic violence, which targets the systemic causes of gender-based...

Budget 2023: Childcare measures hailed as breakthrough for women’s equality

Published: Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed many positives in Budget 2023, including structural investment in childcare to reduce childcare costs, women’s health and the cost of education. Investments in essential public services help to reduce costs...

Budget 2023: Extension of free contraception and publicly funded IVF significant and welcome measure