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Government must increase social welfare rates to support women and lone parents

Published: Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Press Release, 2 August 2022 Ahead of the launch of its Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2023, the National Women’s Council (NWC) called on the Government to tackle the cost of living crisis for women through investment in public services...

NWC Statement to RTE’s Liveline programme - Thursday 9th June 2022

Published: Thursday, June 16, 2022

In response to a press release that we received ahead of our Annual General Meeting on the 9th June 2022 stating that an organisation called 'The Countess' "will be staging an action at the AGM of the...

NWC statement on inclusive language

Published: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

We condemn the ongoing misrepresentation of our position on the use of the word ‘woman’ in legislation and policy. We believe the attempts to misrepresent our position on this are a deliberate attempt to create a false and...

Significant challenges remain in accessing abortion care in Ireland

Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor, presents to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the ongoing issues for women and pregnant people who need abortions in Ireland. NWC said there are...

We are recruiting for an Ending Violence Against Women Coordinator

Published: Monday, April 04, 2022

This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s...

NWC is currently recruiting for a Communications and Social Media Coordinator

Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2022

War in Ukraine - Helplines and Support

Published: Friday, March 04, 2022

The National Women's Council is standing in solidarity with the women and people effected by the war in Ukraine. In April 2022, NWC, alongside a number of civil society organisations, working locally and nationally, co-signed a letter...

President Michael D Higgins speech: All-Island Women’s Forum

Published: Thursday, February 17, 2022

Check against delivery Speech by President Michael D. Higgins “Women’s Voices in Peacebuilding: The Unfinished Work of the Peace Process” All-Island Women's Forum Conference 17th February 2022, Enniskillen A chairde, I am delighted to be...

NWCI is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer

Published: Monday, February 14, 2022

Deadline extended to midnight, Sunday, 27th February This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you...

We are recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer

Published: Friday, February 04, 2022

NWC is currently recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a background...

We are recruiting for an Administrator – All-island Women’s Forum

Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

This is an exciting time for National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a background in Administration and are an excellent...

NWC is currently recruiting for a CRM and Digital Engagement Officer

Published: Thursday, November 18, 2021

Please note - the deadline for this position has been extended until midnight, 6th January 2022. This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that....

Abortion Working Group calls on Minister for Health to take immediate action on Abortion Review

Published: Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Abortion Working Group, chaired by the National Women’s Council (NWC), has written to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to express our serious concern over the confusing and contradictory messages regarding the legally mandated abortion review This Review...

We are recruiting for a Policy and Legal Officer

Published: Friday, September 24, 2021

The National Women’s Council (NWC) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 190-member groups from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWC is currently recruiting for a Policy...

NWC’s All-Island Women’s Forum

Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2021

Led by the National Women’s Council (NWC), the All-Island Women’s Forum aims to address underrepresentation of women and further develop women’s role in peacebuilding and civic society. The Women’s Forum will...

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