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Published: Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Following today's (8th July 2026) launch of the Women's Health Action Plan 2026–2027: Phase 3, the National Women's Council (NWC) welcomed the Government's continued commitment to improving women's healthcare. NWC attended today's Action Plan launch following...
Published: Friday, July 03, 2015
At the Pre-Budget Forum hosted by the Department of Social Protection today, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2016 to turn things around for women and deliver real results for those on lower incomes who have suffered the worst...
Published: Thursday, July 02, 2015
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the Government to reverse today’s mass transition from the One Parent Family payment, pending the delivery of affordable, accessible childcare, as well as decent work and decent...
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
In response to the publication of the recommendations of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, NWCI reaffirmed its call on the Government to end the direct provision system. Pending...
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a meeting with women's organisations from across the Midlands region, to explore women’s representation in local government. Niamh Allen, Head of Membership Development at NWCI said, ...
Published: Monday, June 22, 2015
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the concluding observations of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and called on the government to act immediately to vindicate the rights of women living...
Published: Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Organisation Overview: Akina Dada wa Africa-AkiDwA (Swahili for sisterhood) is a national network of migrant women living in Ireland. The organisation was established in 2001 by a group of African women to address isolation, racism and Gender Based Violence that the...
Northern Ireland Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act 2015 to criminalise the purchase of sex came into force on Monday 1 June 2015. Northern Ireland follows Canada, Sweden, Norway and Iceland in introducing a law designed to punish the client without criminalising those involved...
On 29 May the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) launched their report We Can Quit which highlights an innovative smoking cessation project with women in the Blanchardstown area with very good results. NWCI were delighted to attend teh launch. More women in...
At the Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, NWCI called on the Government to invest in long term, sustainable childcare solutions. The cost of childcare continues to act as a significant barrier to women&rsquo...
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the momentus landslide victory for marriage equality, and called on the government to build on the movement for equality by naming a date for a repeal of the 8th amendment....
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the recommendations of the HIQA report into Portlaoise hospital but cautioned that urgent action is needed to ensure the recommendations are fully implemented. Ireland needs a maternity system that listens...
Published: Monday, May 25, 2015
The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the momentus landslide victory for marriage equality, and called on the government to build on the movement for equality by naming a date for a repeal of the 8th amendment. ...
Published: Thursday, May 21, 2015
NWCI Members, Don't Miss Out on Limited Offer! 40% off Tickets for InspireFest - Dublin’s International Tech & Science Diversity Conference June 18th-19th featuring a 70% female speaker line-up. InspireFest is a unique two-day event where leading international...
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
What the Referendum on Civil Marriage Equality is about This referendum is about equality in Civil Marriage. It proposes to add to the Constitution a declaration that; "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without...
Published: Monday, May 11, 2015
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the recommendations of the HIQA report into Portlaoise hospital but cautioned that urgent action is needed to ensure the recommendations are fully implemented. Jacqueline Healy, Health and Human Rights...
Published: Thursday, May 07, 2015
At the Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Government to invest in long term, sustainable childcare solutions. Orla O’Connor, Director of...
Published: Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Women from all walks of life came together at the press conference “Women4Yes” today, led by the National Women’s Council of Ireland, to promote a yes vote in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum. Orla...
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
The government is currently conducting consultation in two areas Childcare Public Consultation on Future Investment in Early Years and School-Age Care and Education: Views from the Early Years Sector. To make a consultation, see here. Pensions The Government recently announced...
NWCI is supporting a YES vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum on 22 May, as mandated by our membership. And we hope you will join us, as individuals and as organisations, in promoting the YES vote. The women’s movement...
NWCI has expressed its disappointment at the Spring Statement delivered by the Government on 28 April. In our press release we highlighted the lack of high level commitment to public investment in areas such as childcare and to employment policies that...
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