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Published: Friday, June 20, 2025
Ahead of Ireland’s examination by the CEDAW Committee tomorrow (Friday, 20th June), the National Women’s Council (NWC) has called on Committee members to make concrete recommendations to advance women’s rights and equality in its...
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Banking interests make representations to legislators, but there is no organised counter analysis, writes Eithne Reid O'Doherty*SOCIETIES ARE at a crossroads. The survival of democracy itself is being questioned due to the present financial instability, increased nationalism, protectionism and...
"The Immigrant Council of Ireland invites you to this year's Mothers & Daughters lunch on 17th of September at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.This event is an excellent opportunity to support the ICI to raise...
This is a full time (35 hours per week) for 6 months based at 9 Cavendish Row, Dublin 1. Reporting to Claiming Our Future Initiative Coordinator, the Communications, IT and Social Media Support Intern will carry out the following tasks- Manage content on the...
CALL FOR CONSULTANCY APPLICATIONS - UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TERMS OF REFERENCE The Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its causes and consequences, Ms. Rashida Manjoo, wishes to carry out comprehensive research on the topic of intersectional...
Taking exercise and being physically active + keeping a normal body weight + eating a healthy diet can help protect your breast health!For Breast Health Day this year, Europa Donna Ireland is focusing on lifestyle choices that can influence your future...
A city council has insisted it intends to remove a sculpture erected just last year to women who suffered at a Magdalene laundry.The sculpture was erected on International Women's Day in March last year close to the former Magdalene...
A group representing female migrants has accused the Department of Justice of blocking a proposal to provide a dedicated centre for vulnerable women in the asylum process.Salome Mbugua, director of the charity Akidwa, said there was ''considerable resistance'' from...
Published: Sunday, July 25, 2010
ANALYSIS: The Vatican must no longer be granted immunity from equality legislation, in the name of liberty, equality, and even the Gospel, writes MARY CONDRENTHE VATICAN'S recent Normae de Gravioribus Delictis document prescribes automatic excommunication for anyone involved in the...
Published: Monday, July 19, 2010
The Civil Partnership Bill, which provides legal recognition for same-sex couples in Ireland for the first time, has today been signed into law.The Bill was signed into law by President Mary McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin this morningIt...
Published: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
At their recent AGM, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) passed a motion supporting the survivor advocacy group Justice for Magdalene's (JFM) campaign to bring about a formal apology and a distinct redress scheme for all Magdalene survivors. This...
Published: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
One Family is recruiting participants for our next New Futures programme which is commencing on the 13th September 2010. New Futures is a highly successful career planning and support programme that is accredited by FETAC (Level 4). The course is free of...
AFTER FOUR years of difficult talks, and 15 years after the landmark Beijing women's conference, the member states of the United Nations have finally agreed to establish an umbrella agency to represent the interests of women. It will be responsible for...
Published: Sunday, July 11, 2010
The Irish Times - Monday, July 12, 2010THE NATIONAL Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is to write to all female TDs, Senators, and local councillors calling on them to support calls for justice for survivors of the Magdalene laundries.Susan McKay,...
Published: Thursday, July 08, 2010
I work with RTÉ Televisions' Documentary Unit and am researching a programme which I'm hoping you might be able to help me with. The documentary will follow the lives of 4-5 dynamic, interesting, energetic, good natured men and...
www.womensaid.ie - A lifeline, online. Women's Aid recently highlighted the links between domestic violence and technology at the launch of our 2009 Annual Statistics Report. However, we know that while technology can be used as a tool to...
You are invited to the 6th Clare Intercultural Festival On Saturday, July 17th 2010 11:00am to 14:00 pm - St. Flannan's College, Ennis Presentation of medals and trophy Guest Speaker - The Lord Mayor of Clare - Cllr. Christy Curtin Soccer;...
Published: Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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Click here to read the invite of Marking 20 Years in the Fight Against Poverty
Dear colleague,Since our last communication regarding our campaign on the issue of informed consent in Irish maternity services, much has happened. We have met with the HSE, received correspondence from Minister Harney, and a meeting is arranged between AIMSI...
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