This Nollaig na mBan, NWCI asked its members to get involved in the new National Women’s Strategy

Published: Thursday, February 23, 2017

On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, NWCI launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 -2020. We used the important day to call on women to engage with the Department of Justice and Equality consultations around the country, and to make submissions.

Issues such as abortion, violence against women and the gender pay gap dominated the news in 2016. It is clear that we are a long way off achieving our vision for women’s equality. 

The new National Women’s Stategy and Action Plan 2017 – 2020 represents a real opportunity to reflect on the diversity of women’s experiences. It is an important moment for women to have their voices heard, and to an ambitious strategy which sees us achieve a feminist future by 2020.

You can read NWCI's submission to the National Women's Strategy here.  Read Orla O'Connor's OpEd in the Irish Times