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1. National Women’s Council Announces All-Island Women’s Forum Members
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today announced the All-Island Women’s Forum participants, consisting of 28 members, 14 from Northern Ireland and 14 from the South. Led by the National Women’s Council (NWC), The Women’s Forum aims to address underrepresentation of women and further develop women’s role in peacebuilding and…
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2. National Women’s Council announces creation of all-island Women’s Forum
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today announced the setting up of an all-island Women’s Forum which will provide a space for women from across the island for cross border cooperation and dialogue. Led by the National Women’s Council (NWC), the forum will consist of 12 members from the South and…
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3. Huge concern over lack of attention to gender equality in economic decisions
Excerpt: …Speaking ahead of the National Economic Dialogue today (28th June 2021), the National Women’s Council (NWC) called for significant investment in a public childcare model, public services and the care economy to tackle persistent inequalities for women and build a better society for all. Jennifer McCarthy Flynn, Head of Policy with…
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4. #JobFairy - Join our team, we have some exciting vacancies!
Excerpt: …We currently have a number of vacancies. Please click on the links below to find out more about each of the positions. Digital Campaigns and Communications Officer (3 days/week) Women's Health Officer (Full Time 5 days/week) Finance Officer (3 days/week) Head of Mobilisation and Campaigns (4 days/week)
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Excerpt: …A 40 per cent legislative quota for female representation on corporate boards must be introduced. That’s according to the National Women’s Council, who are today (22.06.2021) launching a new research report and campaign making the case for legislative gender quotas. According to the report, women remain significantly underrepresented in senior…
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6. Defending the right not to be bought or sold for sex
Excerpt: …Participants at today’s webinar on the new Beyond Exploitation campaign, led by the National Women’s Council in partnership with Ruhama and Immigrant Council of Ireland, heard from a wide range of civil society organisations, trades unions and politicians highlighting that prostitution cannot be the State’s answer to women and girls’…
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7. Women want to see a different society – not go back to the ‘old normal’
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (15th June) has set out a new ambition and priorities for women over the next four year with the launch of ‘No Woman Left Behind’, NWC’s new Strategic Plan 2021-2024. The plan provides a clear outline of what changes women want to see and…
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8. UK statistics on abortion highlight urgent need to improve abortion access in Ireland
Excerpt: …In response to today’s statistics from the UK showing that almost 200 women and pregnant people from Ireland travelled to England and Wales for abortion care in 2020, the National Women’s Council (NWC) called on the Government to use the Review of the abortion legislation as an opportunity to tackle legal…
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9. NWC calls for improved abortion care ahead of three-year Government Review
Excerpt: …“I took abortion pills in Ireland which didn’t work and then I was 13 weeks so my GP said I have to go to England. The costs will be way more than I can afford so I was hoping you can help me. My passport expired so I have been…
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10. We are recruiting for a Finance Officer
Excerpt: …The ambition of the National Women’s Council is an Ireland where every woman enjoys true equality and no woman is left behind. This ambition shapes and informs our work, and, with our living values, how we work. We are a movement-building organisation rooted in our membership, working on the whole…
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11. Citizens’ Assembly: Citizens lead change for women’s equality
Excerpt: …In response to the announcement of the results of the Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality today (24th April), the National Women’s Council (NWC) hailed the recommendations by the Citizens as a breakthrough for women’s equality and called on the Government to prioritise their implementation without delay. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
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Excerpt: …The childcare crisis continues to put huge pressure on women and families across the country. Public childcare was a key ask during the General Election campaign. Almost 100 days into the Government it is time to act. Join with over 40 civil society organisation, trade unions, childcare providers and…
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13. All-Island Women’s Forum Report 2023
Excerpt: …The All-Island Women’s Forum (AIWF) continued to develop as a space for women’s voices across the island in 2023, representing a contribution by NWC to the Irish Government’s Shared Island Initiative led by the Department of An Taoiseach. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund, the AIWF brings together…
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Excerpt: …Alcohol Action Ireland was established in 2003 and is the national independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm. We campaign for the burden of alcohol harm to be lifted from the individual, community and State, and have a strong track record in campaigning, advocacy, research and information provision. Our work involves…
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Excerpt: …Supporting Diverse Families With Additional Needs Future Stars Parents Group (FSPG) is an Intercultural Special Needs Parents Group created to provide support for diverse families with children or families with additional needs mainly targeted at migrant families.
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16. Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services
Excerpt: …Comprehensive service for women and children affected by domestic violence in the Meath area. Services include a 24-hour / 365 day a year helpline and refuge accommodation, outreach, counselling, court accompaniment, children’s programme and advocacy.
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19. Inchicore Family Resource Centre - St Michael’s Estate Family Resource Centre
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20. - National Women’s Council Youth Advisory Panel
Excerpt: …Young women play a key role in the movement for women’s rights and in shaping this country’s feminist future. We invite young women from our group members to join our Youth Advisory Panel. The NWC Youth Advisory Panel is made up of young women aged 18- 25 who are passionate…
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