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Friday, May 17, 2019

Perinatal Mental Health in Focus

We held our first Women’s Mental Health Network event in May, focusing on perinatal mental health. Women can...

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Ireland South Candidates make their pitch for a Feminist Europe in Cork

With less than two weeks to go until polling day in the European Parliament elections, Ireland South candidates gathered tonight...

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Celebrating 120 years of local government in Monaghan

“I love my work. I feel I’m there for the people – on the ground. You don...

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Community Platform Election Manifestos

In the run up to the Local and European Elections in 2019, the Community Platform has developed manifestos and materials...

Monday, May 13, 2019

NWCI calls for amendments to Gender Pay Gap Information Bill

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the introduction of the Gender Pay ...

Friday, May 03, 2019

We need more women in local politics

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (3rd May) launched its #FeministCommunities manifesto for the local elections...

Thursday, May 02, 2019

#JobFairy - NWCI is currently recruiting for a Reproductive Health Rights Officer

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality...

Thursday, May 02, 2019

#JobFairy - NWCI is currently recruiting for a Violence against Women Officer

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality...

Thursday, May 02, 2019

NWCI calls for a Yes vote to create greater certainty and clarity for families going through divorce

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on...

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

NWCI welcomes Government commitment to tackling non-consensual distribution of intimate images

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan ...

Friday, April 26, 2019

Care always costs : NWCI welcomes plans for new parental leave scheme

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s publication of its plans for...

Thursday, April 11, 2019

12 MEP candidates across all constituencies sign up to NWCI’s #FeministEurope manifesto

In the few hours since the #FeministEurope manifesto was launched, MEP candidates across all three European constituencies have signed the...

Thursday, April 11, 2019

#FeministEurope

NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament...

Tuesday, April 09, 2019

Legislation requiring companies disclose gender pay gap should be more broadly applicable

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill,...

Monday, April 08, 2019

NWCI criticises Tusla’s failure to comply with Istanbul Convention requirements on refuge spaces

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply...

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Thursday, March 07, 2019

“I have always felt somewhat voiceless”

Caradh O Donovan, A World and European Kick Boxer, is a participant on our Dublin Women for Change and shares...

Friday, December 21, 2018

The impact everyday behaviours have on women is often underestimated

This guest post by student Amy Collins highlights the everyday sexual harassment facing young women and how widespread cultural changes...

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Presidential Election 2018: Liadh Ní Riada

2018 has been a pivotal year for women’s rights in Ireland and globally. Building on this renewed interest...

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Presidential Election 2018: Michael D Higgins

2018 has been a pivotal year for women’s rights in Ireland and globally. Building on this renewed interest and...

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Presidential Election 2018: Gavin Duffy

2018 has been a pivotal year for women’s rights in Ireland and globally. Building on this renewed interest...

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Presidential Election 2018: Joan Freeman

2018 has been a pivotal year for women’s rights in Ireland and globally. Building on this renewed interest...

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Presidential Election 2018: Sean Gallagher

2018 has been a pivotal year for women’s rights in Ireland and globally. Building on this renewed interest...

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