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Ireland signing the Istanbul Convention is a historic day in combating violence against women

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

Today, Ireland signed the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as Istanbul Convention. In response, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said, ...

NWCI analysis of Budget 2016

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

In response to Budget 2016, NWCI  welcomed positive movement on a number of key areas highlighted by our members, including childcare and decent work, but also stated that the proposed measures still miss the scale of the challenge for women. ...

Government’s Capital Investment Plan must deliver on employment and equality

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

Responding to the Government's publication of a 'Building for Recovery' plan, the government's capital investment plan, NWCI emphasised the importance of a joined up approach and strong social clauses. While investment in our national infrastructure is to be...

NWCI attend conference in Brussels on local government

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

Our membership Development Officer Eilís Ní Chaithnía attended a conference in Brussels in October at which the Council of European Municipalities and Regions launched its final report a pilot project in which it developed indicators...

Ireland’s Second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

The first meeting of the Oversight Group who will monitor the implementation of Ireland’s Second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018 took place in October. This Plan is part of Ireland’s obligations to...

Ireland signs Istanbul Convention

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

After a long campaign by the National Women's Council of Ireland, our members and women throughout the country, Ireland has finally signed the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known...

Ireland to be examined under CEDAW

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2015

In October NWCI co-ordinated a submission as part of Women’s Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) to the UN Committee overseeing the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Ireland hasn’t reported...

NWCI welcomes increased allocation of funding to women’s equality

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In response to Minister of Justice, Frances Fitzgerald’s speech on Budget 2016, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, “We welcome the increased allocation of funding to NWCI which...

Budget 2016 – An important move in the right direction for women but missing the scale of the challenge

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In response to Budget 2016 today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed positive movement on a number of key areas highlighted by our members, including childcare and decent work, but also stated that the proposed measures still...

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Published: Monday, October 05, 2015

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Major study reveals body image insecurities are holding women in Ireland back

Published: Monday, October 05, 2015

Results of the “Looking Glass Survey” published today by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) and Ignite Research,  show that while women have confidence in their ability to lead, body image insecurities are holding them...

Capital Investment Plan must deliver on employment, equality and environmental standards

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Responding to the Government's publication of a 'Building for Recovery' plan, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today emphasised the importance of a joined up approach and strong social clauses. Speaking today, Alice-Mary Higgins Policy Officer...

NWCI calls for strengthening of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015

Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication today of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill that aims to strengthen our laws on tackling all forms of violence against women and girls, however is very concerned at...

Childcare, Violence against Women, Decent Work: Turn it around for women in Budget 2016

Published: Monday, September 14, 2015

Women’s economic situation has deteriorated significantly over recent years in Ireland. The Gender Pay Gap has widened from 12.6% to 14.4%. Women in couples lost 14% of their income during the recession compared to 9% for men.  A majority of low...

What women want – a Scandinavian childcare model

Published: Monday, September 07, 2015

Following extensive coverage in both national and local press over the weekend on Ireland’s current childcare crisis, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today reiterated its calls for the introduction of a Scandinavian childcare...

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