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Homelessness is our most serious equality challenge

Published: Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI has called the homeless and housing crisis “our most serious equality challenge”. Orla O’Connor continued, “This crisis is a women’s issue, it’s having a...

NWCI calls for Budget 2019 to fund Women’s Health Action Plan

Published: Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Launching its Pre-Budget Submission 2019 today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to prioritise investment in the area of women’s health and a reversal of cuts and investment in crucial services...

NWCI calls on Justice Committee to recommend Citizens’ Assembly on Care

Published: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

NWCI has called today on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality to recommend the establishment of a Citizens’ Assembly type public consultation to consider constitutional and legislative options in relation to Article 41.2 on women in the home. ...

NWCI welcomes emphasis on human rights and partnership approach in Future of Policing Report

Published: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

In response to the publication of the Commission on Future of Policing in Ireland, NWCI has welcomed the focus on human rights, a partnership approach and improved data systems. NWCI would have liked to see a greater emphasis on the...

NWCI welcomes Budget 2019 paid parental leave proposals

Published: Monday, September 17, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed Government proposals introducing paid parental leave for the first time, in Budget 2019. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “ Budget 2019 measures to facilitate two...

NWCI responds to the publication of the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry

Published: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry, urging the recommendations to be implemented urgently and ensure that women’s health is prioritised as a matter of urgency by the Minister...

NWCI pays tribute to Sylvia Meehan

Published: Thursday, September 06, 2018

It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has learned today of the passing of women’s rights campaigner, Sylvia Meehan. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We offer...

NWCI calls for a public discussion before the Women in the Home referendum

Published: Wednesday, September 05, 2018

In advance of a meeting by the Justice and Equality Oireachtas Committee today to decide if pre legislative scrutiny will take place on the proposal to delete Article 41.2 (women in the home) from the Constitution, the National Women&rsquo...

NWCI and ICCL call on Dublin City Council to stop the sale of the former Magdalene Laundry

Published: Monday, September 03, 2018

NWCI and ICCL call on Dublin City Council to stop the sale of the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott St Press Release 2 September 2018 The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties ...

We’re hiring!! NWCI is currently recruiting for a Project Officer

Published: Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds,...

NWCI turns down invite to official State event with the Pope, and Stands for Truth

Published: Friday, August 24, 2018

Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) this week wrote to An Taoiseach to outline the organisations’ reasons for turning down an invite to attend the State’s official event...

NWCI welcomes review of prosecution process for sexual assault trials

Published: Thursday, August 09, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan’s review of all aspects of sexual assault trials, and the appointment of Tom O’Malley to conduct the examination. This...

Quotas needed to increase the number of women on boards

Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (30.07.18) welcomed the launch of the Government’s ‘Better Balance for Better Business’ initiative: an independent business-led review group of gender balance in governance and senior management in...

NWCI expresses solidarity with Lloyds pharmacy workers

Published: Thursday, July 26, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed solidarity with the Lloyds pharmacy workers, 92% of whom are women, and called on the employer to engage in discussions with their trade union Mandate. Orla O’Connor, Director...

NWCI welcomes strengthening of proposed abortion care legislation

Published: Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s commitment to ensure universality of access and the inclusion of safe-access zones in the forthcoming legislation for abortion care in Ireland. Orla O’Connor,...

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