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New video developed by the Irish Family Planning Association about abortion

Published: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Myths and facts presented out of context are all too common in the debate about abortion in Ireland. Misinformation extends to even the most basic questions: Who are the women who obtain abortions? Why do they decide to end a...

Female playwrights still face sexism – it’s time we admitted it

Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

What would the playwriting landscape look like if all submissions to theatres were done anonymously, removing any question of gender bias? Or at least, when plays were sent out to be considered by reading committees, the title page was removed?...

Labour looks to Denmark for childcare policy

Published: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Labour is to put childcare at the centre of its next manifesto and is examining models in Norway and Denmark, where the state foots the bill for the poorest in society.As the number of unemployed women in the UK...

The money has gone, so make love our alternative currency

Published: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Occupy Valentine's Day. This is the day to recognise love in every shape and size and disguise. Known love, new love, love's ghosts, love's hopes. Loss is here too, and the spaces in between love.Reclaiming love is the best...

Have a look at all our Members International Women’s Day events

Published: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

International Women's Day is fast approaching. Taking place on 8th March, our Members from all over the country will be holding their own events.Click here to see them all.Choose one that suits, show your support and join in...

Equality and Rights Alliance

Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Renewal or Regression?The Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission are about to be merged to form the Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC). We have been assured by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, that the...

Celebrate International Women’s Day

Published: Monday, February 13, 2012

With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8th Registration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1 Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Click here to read about the history of IWD...

Sex trade campaigners claim to have backing of 80 politicians to criminalise prostitution

Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012

SEX trade campaigners have claimed backing from 80 TDs and senators for their demands to criminalise prostitution in Ireland.An umbrella group, calling itself Turn off the Red Light, want to see Nordic-style legislation introduced here which would grant sex workers...

RTÉ praised for ‘hard hitting’ programme on prostitution

Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012

RTÉ HAS BEEN commended for its investigative piece on the proliferation of prostitution in Ireland which aired last night.Following the broadcast of Paul Maguire's documentary Profiting from Prostitution, help group Ruhama said the programme left "no stone unturned in...

Senator calls for immediate consultation on prostitution

Published: Thursday, February 09, 2012

SEANAD: AN RTÉ documentary on prostitution raised profound questions as to how such widespread activity, presumably known to the Garda, could be revealed but was not being prosecuted, Katherine Zappone (Ind) said.Prime Time Investigates exposed the chilling reality for...

Vigil for Marioara Rostas

Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Pavee Point are organising a candlelight vigil this Friday as a mark of respect for Marioara Rostas. This will be a silent vigil to express solidarity and support for her family. Where: Beside Pearse St. Garda Station, outside the Screen...

‘How to elect more women.’ - Speech delivered by Eóin Murray, NWCI at Conference organised by the D

Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Dublin20th of January, 2012."We've been asked to look at the issue of why more women should be involved in politics.About six years ago, almost to the day, I found myself standing outside a United Nations school in the...

ENARIreland- the voice of anti-racism in Ireland - Reform the Law on Racist Crime

Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Racism is criminal. We need legislation that deals with racist crime. We call on the Irish Government to Reform the Law Now.I believe that the Irish Government should take immediate steps to reform the prosecution and sentencing of racist...

Statement: Chairperson of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Clare Treacy

Published: Monday, January 30, 2012

The Board of the National Women's Council of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Orla O'Connor as Acting Chief Executive of the NWCI with immediate effect.Ms. O'Connor is currently Head of Policy at the NWCI and...

Executive Board of National Women’s Council of Ireland accepts resignation of Susan McKay as CEO

Published: Friday, January 27, 2012

Press Release27 January 2012The Executive Board of the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today regretfully accepted the resignation of Ms. Susan McKay as Chief Executive of the NWCI with immediate effect.Susan McKay has been Chief Executive of...

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