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Published: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global context for women, the National Women’s Council (NWC) today (12th June) called on the Government to show leadership on women’s rights and equality by committing to concrete actions...
Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What would the playwriting landscape look like if all submissions to theatres were done anonymously, removing any question of gender bias? Or at least, when plays were sent out to be considered by reading committees, the title page was removed?...
Labour is to put childcare at the centre of its next manifesto and is examining models in Norway and Denmark, where the state foots the bill for the poorest in society.As the number of unemployed women in the UK...
Published: Thursday, February 16, 2012
This year AONTAS has partnered with a wide range of organizations to deliver events all around Ireland during the Adult Learners' Festival which takes place from February 20 to 24. Already one hundred and seventy free events around the country are listed...
A celebration by writers, artists, singers and musicians for the benefit of Irish Penal Reform TrustPerformers include:Shaz OyeTony CurtisGREENSHINE(Noel Shine, Mary Greene, Ellie Shine)Nuala Ní DhomhnaillEddie Cahill, artist + Brian MaguireKaran Casey and Niall VallelyPeter SheridanLeanne O'SullivanChristy MooreJimmy...
Renewal or Regression?The Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission are about to be merged to form the Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC). We have been assured by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, that the...
Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids is a diverse group of single parents living in Ireland who have united together to protect our children from the radical policy changes introduced in Budget 2012.There is a National Protest taking...
Occupy Valentine's Day. This is the day to recognise love in every shape and size and disguise. Known love, new love, love's ghosts, love's hopes. Loss is here too, and the spaces in between love.Reclaiming love is the best...
International Women's Day is fast approaching. Taking place on 8th March, our Members from all over the country will be holding their own events.Choose one that suits, show your support and join in the celebration.Click here to read...
DATE: Monday 20th FebruaryTIME: 11.30am-12.30pmSUBJECT: 'I'll Quit When I'm 30' Campaign LaunchLOCATION: Irish Cancer Society, 43-45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4On Monday 20th February at 11.30am, the Irish Cancer Society will launch its first major advertising campaign aimed specifically at...
Sonas Housing Association is a charity that provides housing, support and refuge to women and children out of home because of domestic violence. Our mission is to help people who have experienced domestic violence overcome their experience, get the help...
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Published: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
International Women's Day is fast approaching. Taking place on 8th March, our Members from all over the country will be holding their own events.Click here to see them all.Choose one that suits, show your support and join in...
Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Published: Monday, February 13, 2012
With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8th Registration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1 Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Click here to read about the history of IWD...
Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Historic legislation is passing through the Oireachtas introducing quotas which will address the injustice of women's exclusion from politics. Now there is a real need to raise awareness of the need to get more women involved in politics.The Dublin...
The BAI have launched a public consultation on the issue of fairness, accuracy and accountability in news and current affairs broadcasting. The aim is for the BAI to produce a new code for radio and TV stations to apply. The...
Pavee Point are organising a candlelight vigil this Friday as a mark of respect for Marioara Rostas. This will be a silent vigil to express solidarity and support for her family.Click here for more information.....
Racism is criminal. We need legislation that deals with racist crime. We call on the Irish Government to Reform the Law Now.I believe that the Irish Government should take immediate steps to reform the prosecution and sentencing of racist...
SEANAD: AN RTÉ documentary on prostitution raised profound questions as to how such widespread activity, presumably known to the Garda, could be revealed but was not being prosecuted, Katherine Zappone (Ind) said.Prime Time Investigates exposed the chilling reality for...
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