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Are you a feminist and have something to say? Join us at our Special Centenary Soapbox, 12 March

Published: Thursday, February 11, 2016

Are you a feminist and think you have something to say? NWCI would like to invite members of the public to speak at this year’s Special Centenary Soapbox Event in the Bandstand of Stephen’s Green on...

We must end the inhumane treatment of pregnant women and repeal the 8th Amendment

Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2016

In response to media reports today highlighting the degrading and inhumane treatment of a woman who had to travel to the UK twice to terminate her pregnancy due to a fatal foetal abnormality, the National Women’s Council of...

#FemGen: NWCI calls for a sexism free general election campaign

Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2016

With news that the general election will be called todayy, the National Women’s Council of Ireland is calling on all candidates and supporters to conduct a sexism free campaign, that concentrates on crucial issues of women’s...

NWCI welcomes Minister for Health’s comments on abortion where the life and health of a woman is at risk

Published: Friday, January 29, 2016

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the comments made by the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, yesterday that abortion should be permitted if there is significant risk to the health of a woman, not just in...

NWCI welcomes first National Maternity Strategy

Published: Thursday, January 28, 2016

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the launch today of the first National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026 for Ireland and call for all political parties to protect and invest in public services and ensure they serve the...

NWCI welcomes introduction of paternity leave

Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed today’s memo to Cabinet paving the way for the introduction of two weeks’ paid paternity leave, as crucial step toward bring Ireland in line with family...

NWCI welcomes Sinn Fein and Labour’s move to make high costs of childcare key issue for election

Published: Friday, January 22, 2016

In response to childcare proposals put forward by Sinn Fein today and the Labour party last week, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed their move to make tackling the high costs of childcare a central...

NWCI welcome National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence 2016-2021 to make Ireland a safer place for women and girls

Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2016

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcome the launch today of the second National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence 2016-2021 and call for all political parties to commit to tackling violence against women in...

#FemGen: Make the General Election 2016 a Breakthrough Election for Women in Ireland

Published: Wednesday, January 06, 2016

On Nollaig na mBan, also known as Women’s Little Christmas, the day women traditionally take off to get together after Christmas while men are left at home to do the housework, the National Women’s Council of...