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1. Equality = Innovation - Workshop
Excerpt: …Equality and innovation go hand in hand. Innovation is as relevant to equality as to business. Equality NGOs are reaching new audiences, employing new technologies and finding new solutions to longstanding equality challenges. Sports and arts organisations are becoming equality champions. This workshop organised by the Equality Authority will:Explore the…
Section: Newsflash
2. Film Screening - Take My Eyes
Excerpt: …To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Irish Feminist Network and Sonas Housing will hold a screening of critically acclaimed Spanish movie, Take My Eyes. The award winning film is a nuanced and thoughtful depiction of the issue of domestic violence, and has been described…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The European Women's Lobby, of which the NWCI is a member organisation, is currently running a campaign calling on European Commission President Barroso to establish a European Year to End Violence against Women and Girls.To date, the EU has no binding legislation regarding violence against women. This is critical, as…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Press Release, 22 November 2012Making Jobs work for Women The planned changes to the social welfare system in the upcoming budget will lock women in a triple burden of care, domestic work and precarious employment if their needs are not addressed, a new report by the National Women's Council and…
Section: Latest News
5. Careless to Careful Activation - Making Activation work for Women
Section: Publications
7. Equal but Different - New Report on Gender Mainstreaming in Health Services
Excerpt: …A new report by the NWCI and the HSE will change the way the HSE delivers its services to women and men. The report Equal but Different: A Framework for Integrating Gender Equality in Health Service Policy, Planning and Service Delivery was launched by Ms Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister for…
Section: Newsflash
8. More than 55,000 emails to TDs calling for Legislation on X
Excerpt: …Over 55,000 emails were sent to TDs asking them to make legislation for X a government priority with over 45,000 being sent out yesterday alone. The emails were sent by more than 13,000 people in Ireland who participated in National Women's Council of Ireland online campaign action 'Legislate for X'.Orla…
Section: Latest News
9. Equal but Different - New Report will Change Healthcare Provision in Ireland
Excerpt: …A new report will change the way the HSE delivers its services to women and men. The report Equal but Different: A Framework for Integrating Gender Equality in Health Service Policy, Planning and Service Delivery is the result of a unique collaboration between the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI),…
Section: Latest News
10. Savita Halappanavar’s death highlights the need for immediate action on X
Excerpt: …Speaking at the Launch of the NWCI and HSE Report 'Equal but Different: A framework for integrating gender equality in Health Service Executive Policy, Planning and Service Delivery' today , Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council said:'We are shocked and saddened about Savita Halappanavar's death and would like…
Section: Latest News
11. NWCI welcomes limited Progress on Women on Boards
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the decision by the European Commission to propose legislation which aims to increase the number of women on corporate Boards. However, the NWCI warned that the legislation lacks an accountability mechanism. Eóin Murray, Project Coordinator with the NWCI said,'This initiative by…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Healthcare provision has so far been gender blind and this report aims to apply a much needed gender lens to healthcare services in Ireland.
Section: Publications
13. Increasing Women’s Participation in Peace and Politics
Excerpt: …Over 150 activists, policy officers and senior decision makers, including elected representatives from across the island of Ireland came together at Hannas House conference on 5 November 2012 to discuss how UN SCR 1325 could be implemented on the island of Ireland. The resolution is particularly relevant for Ireland in…
Section: Latest News
14. Job vacancies with One Family
Excerpt: …One Family is currently recruiting for the following positionsCommunications ManagerCounselling Support Worker Administration Supervisor The closing date for these positions is Monday, 19 November, noon.In addition, One Family is currently looking for aCommunications and Marekting Assistant (must be eligible for JobBridge intern programme)
Section: Newsflash
15. Four out of five women unable to access services - Sonas Housing Annual Review
Excerpt: …Four out of every five women calling a women's crisis domestic violence service in Dublin are turned away because the service is already full, according to findings from Sonas Housing's 2011 annual review.The review, launched by Minister Jan O'Sullivan on 31 October, found that in 2011 the Sonas' refuge Viva…
Section: Newsflash
16. Job Vacancies with Sonas Housing Association
Excerpt: …Sonas Housing Association is currently recruiting an Information and Communications Assistant and Women Support Workers – Relief panel (Supported Housing and Refuge).Sonas Information and Communications AssistantReporting to the Sonas Policy and Communications Officer, the Information and Communications Assistant will provide administrative and research support to Sonas policy and communications work.Main…
Section: Newsflash
17. Legislate for X - NWCI Campaign Action
Excerpt: …Take part in NWCI's new campaign action Legislate for X and encourage your family and friends to do the same. The abortion expert group are due to report back to government over the upcoming weeks and now is the time to let our voices be heard by lobbying our TD's…
Section: Newsflash
18. Building a strong Movement for Women’s Equality - Members Meeting
Excerpt: …Take part in shaping the campaign for women's equality over the coming years and come to our next NWCI Members Meeting on 21 November 2012.We are inviting all of our members to a discussion on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of us. Your input is important, so please…
Section: Newsflash
19. Equal but Different - NWCI and HSE will launch new Report
Excerpt: …Join us for the launch of a new report that will change the way healthcare is provided to women and men in Ireland. Minister of State for Health, Kathleen Lynch T.D. will launch the publication 'Equal but Different: A Framework for Integrating Gender Equality in Health Service Executive Policy, Planning…
Section: Newsflash
20. Constitutional Convention will start on 1 December - Join NWCI Members Group
Excerpt: …The long-awaited Constitutional Convention is due to begin on 1 December 2012. The NWCI is now establishing a member's working-group to meet throughout the duration of the Constitutional Convention. The purpose of the group will be to mobilise women to achieve change through the Convention, supporting the NWCI's policy and…
Section: Newsflash
