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We need the appropriate resources and political will to restore and advance women’s rights and equality in Ireland.

Published: Thursday, February 16, 2017

I thank the Committee for the opportunity to deliver this joint statement, on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI); the leading women’s organisation in Ireland and coordinator of the Shadow Report, non-governmental organisations...

NWCI addresses CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights

Published: Monday, February 13, 2017

For the first time in over a decade, Ireland is being examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O...

Government to be examined by the UN on women’s rights

Published: Monday, February 13, 2017

For the first time in ten years, the Irish Government will be examined by the United Nations, under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Director of the National Women’s Council...

NWCI welcomes publication of new Domestic Violence Bill

Published: Friday, February 03, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, which will pave the way for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women...

Irish Government’s record on women’s rights under the UN microscope

Published: Friday, January 20, 2017

Ireland’s record on the protection and promotion of women’s rights will be under the microscope of the United Nations in Geneva this February, when the Irish Government will be examined under the Convention on the Elimination...

What do you want for women by 2020?

Published: Friday, January 06, 2017

On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women&rsquo...

NWCI welcomes the Domestic Violence Bill, but says it fails to meet the extent of the problem

Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the Domestic Violence Bill before Cabinet today, which will pave the way to allow for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence...

Achievements for women’s equality in 2016

Published: Friday, December 16, 2016

2016 has been a challenging year for many people active in the area of social justice and women’s equality. But in the middle of many difficult news, there have also been some really positive developments. Here are just some...

Have your say on the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 - 2020

Published: Friday, December 16, 2016

The Department of Justice and Equality recently opened its call for submissions to the new National Women’s Strategy 2017-2020. NWCI will be carrying out a significant piece of work on this most important process that will influence the...

We must trust women’s decisions - NWCI’s Submission to Citizens’ Assembly

Published: Friday, December 16, 2016

NWCI has made a submission to the Citizens’ Assembly highlighting the voice of our 180 member organisations in Ireland. In our submission, we call on the members of the Citizens Assembly to recommend a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment...