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Ireland to face questions from UN member states on human rights record

Published: Monday, November 09, 2026

National Women’s Council says the childcare and housing crises breach women’s fundamental rights Ireland will be facing questions from its peers during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) tomorrow, 10 November 2026. The National Women’s Council (NWC)...

Call for right to education from birth to be enshrined into legislation

Published: Thursday, November 05, 2026

Press release, 5 November 2026 The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said children’s right to education from birth must be enshrined in legislation, and public early years education must be guaranteed for every child from at least age...

Join Our Team - Senior Policy Coordinator (Health)

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2026

NWC is hiring a Senior Policy Coordinator to lead and coordinate policy development, advocacy, research, and campaigns in line with NWC’s Strategic Plan. The role will play a central part in advancing women’s equality through strategic...

Call for Tender: Lived Experiences of Migrant Women Working in the Care Sector

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

NWC in partnership with AkiDwA, is seeking an experienced researcher for "Holding Up the System: Lived Experiences of Migrant Women Working in the Care Sector". The project will explore how racism and sexism intersect to shape the working conditions of...

Join Our Team - Senior Policy Coordinator (VAW)

Published: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Childcare Budget announcements do not apply to large swathes of parents: NWC

Published: Friday, October 09, 2026

Publishing its post-budget analysis, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has said the government’s childcare announcements in Budget 2027 are irrelevant for large swathes of families caught up in the childcare crisis. For 46,000 children on waiting lists around...

Budget 2027: Some wins for women but substantial reform lacking, says NWC

Published: Tuesday, October 06, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (6th October) welcomed a number of improvements for women in Budget 2027, including on childcare and contraception, but says long-term systemic reform is needed to solve the childcare crisis and address systemic inequalities...

New State-led childcare programme welcome step in the right direction

Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026

National Women’s Council says public provision still best option for women Press release, 30 September 2026 The announcement of nine new State-led early years education and care facilities has been welcomed by the National Women’s Council (NWC). NWC...

Women deserve better – The Power of EU citizens to shape Women’s Rights Debate

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

NWC today (30th September) highlighted the power of EU citizens and civil society to shape EU policies on reproductive rights. Exploring the historic success of the European Citizens’ Initiative, My Voice, My Choice, NWC called on the Irish Government...

Dublin buildings will light up Green for International Safe Abortion Day

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) is delighted to have coordinated the illumination of public buildings, including the Mansion House and Trinity College in Dublin, as part of a European-wide initiative to mark International Safe Abortion Day today (28th...

NWC deeply disappointed by decision to halt illumination in Belfast

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (25th September) has expressed its deep disappointment that the illumination of Belfast City Hall to mark International Safe Abortion Day on Monday, 28th September, has been halted. Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director of...

Home Care system fragmented and under-resourced; advocates demand reform

Published: Thursday, September 24, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (24th September) called for the overhaul of Ireland’s home care system to address structural issues, such as the fragmented experience of recipients of care, the postcode lottery, and chronic under-resourcing...

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