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A welcome agreement on the National Maternity Hospital

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of services. ...

NWCI submits formal complaint to Newstalk

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

In the wake of George Hook’s unacceptable victim blaming comments, NWCI submitted a formal complaint to Newstalk and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).  We believe that it is crucial that Newstalk send a strong message that...

NWCI at the March for Choice

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations joined the March for Choice on Saturday 30th September, to show our support for women who face difficult decisions in pregnancy. Now, more than ever, it is critical that the voices and experiences...

NWCI expresses disappointment at the cancellation of Global Village

Published: Friday, October 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed its disappointment at the news that Dil Wickremasinghe’s Global Village on Newstalk had been cancelled. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Dil Wickremasinghe has...

ESHTE Project Update

Published: Thursday, October 05, 2017

NWCI is pleased to announce the publication of the first ESHTE Project Report, A Review of Data on Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women Students in Higher Education in the EU.  The report provides an overview of...

NWCI welcomes IHREC presentation on abortion

Published: Wednesday, October 04, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)’s presentation to the Oireachtas Committee calling for the Government to remove the Eighth Amendment entirely, and legislate for access...

NWCI welcomes positive measures for women and families announced today

Published: Tuesday, October 03, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister Doherty that the Government would extend the current 26 week period of State paid maternity leave offered to mothers in cases of premature birth, and the...

Two campaign resources for pension equality launched

Published: Tuesday, October 03, 2017

NWCI developed two resources on campaigning for pension equality for women, following engagement over many years with women negatively impacted by the pensions system, and a series of workshops earlier this year with women in Kerry and Cork affected by...

NWCI calls for big numbers to attend the most important March for Choice yet

Published: Friday, September 29, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the public to support the most important March for Choice yet. Orla O’Connor, NWCI Director, said, “NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations will be...

Welcome Five New Group Members!

Published: Friday, September 29, 2017

The last five months have been very busy and we are delighted to announce that five New Groups Members have joined NWCI: The Shona Project helps young Irish girls through all the challenges associated with growing up in Ireland today....

NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the run up to the Eighth Amendment referendum

Published: Thursday, September 28, 2017

NWCI welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the...

NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum

Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead...

Budget 2018 must close the gender pensions gap

Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) yesterday launched its 2018 Pre Budget Submission, “Value for Money and Money for Values”, calling on the Government to tackle the deep inequalities women face in the pension system and...

Newstalk should issue guidelines for broadcasters

Published: Friday, September 22, 2017

Commenting on the news that George Hook has stepped down, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said today that Newstalk must still take measures to counter the negative impact of George Hook’s victim blaming, and...

Making Women Count in Budget 2017

Published: Thursday, September 21, 2017

In the lead-up to Budget 2018, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched a report which sets out for government how it can follow through on its commitments to tackle inequality with national finances.  At an...

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