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Excerpt: …BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23. Our vision is a world where LGBT+ young people are equal, safe and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …MAMs is 230 members nationally and internationally and growing. The group started by a simple cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other Mothers Artists Makers. They campaign on specific issues of isolation, marginalisation, and disproportionate economic impact experienced by women in the creative industries as a result…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Exchange House Ireland provides Traveller specific, professional, front-line services in Ireland. This is a “best practice” model. They are the largest Traveller specific service provider in the country.
Section: Our Members
4. We need a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and violence in Third Level Education
Excerpt: …• Over 30 per cent of students in Ireland reported feeling sexually harassed or intimidated while in their current educational institution. • 16 per cent of students having experienced some form of unwanted sexual experience . The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is delighted to announce the launch of…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Planning Framework – “Ireland 2040 – Our Plan” – will set a new strategic planning and development context for the Ireland and all its regions in the period between now and 2040, setting a strategic, high-level framework for the co-ordination of a range of national, regional and local…
Section: Publications
6. NWCI welcomes the Concluding Observations of the CEDAW Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which arise as a consequence of Ireland’s examination under the Convention in early 2017. In its remarks, the CEDAW Committee acknowledges the positive aspects of Ireland's compliance…
Section: Latest News
7. Ireland bottom of the European league when it comes to paid maternity leave
Excerpt: …A report today by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella organisation of Britain's trade unions, found that Ireland is bottom of the European league for paid maternity leave. Responding to this report, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for the new National Women’s Strategy to address the…
Section: Latest News
8. Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights
Excerpt: …The Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights is the first of its kind and was launched by the International Association for Women's Mental Health as part of the 7th World Congress on Women's Mental Health that took place in Dublin, 6-9 March 2017. The declaration has been endorsed by the World…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, NWCI hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health, in particular women's reproductive rights, as part of the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental health. At the event, the International Association for Women’s Mental Health unveiled the ‘Dublin…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health and wellbeing, which saw the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on reproductive rights unveiled by the International Association on Women’s Mental Health. The Dublin Declaration was…
Section: Latest News
11. Out of Silence - NWCI launches first ever film on women’s mental health in Ireland
Excerpt: …“There’s an expectation that women are more comfortable discussing their feelings. I never did that.” Grace “I wanted to not be pregnant anymore, or not be me anymore, or not be here anymore.” BethAnne “I just feel so sorry for her, and I’m so happy that I’m not that girl…
Section: Latest News
12. Opportunity for Ireland to lead the way on Women’s Mental Health
Excerpt: …• Depression and anxiety are more than twice as prevalent amongst women than men. • 1 in 5 women experience some form of domestic violence in Ireland which has huge implications for women’s mental and physical health. • Ireland has the highest rate for child suicide of girls in Europe.…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today presented to the Citizen’s Assembly, highlighting the reasons we need to repeal the 8th amendment, and outlining NWCI’s recommendation for a model that would combine a period of abortion on request with abortion in exceptional circumstances. Presenting to the Assembly, Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
14. Recommendations for Legislative Amendments: Domestic Violence Bill 2017
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes the new measures to be introduced in the Domestic Violence Bill 2017, and the fact that Ireland is moving towards ratification of the Istanbul Convention. NWCI welcome in particular the enhanced protection of and support for victims when they are going to court, the removal of the barrier…
Section: Publications
15. NWCI welcomes recognition of Traveller ethnicity
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the official recognition of ethnic status for the Traveller community in Ireland as an important step towards improving the lives of Traveller women and ensuring equality for the Traveller community in this country. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The…
Section: Latest News
16. Welcome to eight new NWCI group members
Excerpt: …We have had a great start to the year with a record of eight groups joining NWCI since the start of 2017. This sends a strong message that women across Ireland are standing up and working hard to ensure women’s equality becomes central to Irish public life. Irish Farmer’s Association…
Section: Latest News
17. NWCI invited to present to the Citizen’s Assembly
Excerpt: …NWCI has been invited to address the Citizen's Assembly when it next meets on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March 2017. NWCI's Director, Orla O'Connor, will outline why our members believe the 8th Amendment must be repealed. The Citizen's Assembly is streamed live on their website, and NWCI (@NWCI) will…
Section: Latest News
18. NWCI has welcomed the publication of important new Domestic Violence Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, published at the start of February. The Bill will be an important step towards Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). The Bill is a strong recognition…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, NWCI launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 -2020. We used the important day to call on women to engage with the Department of Justice and…
Section: Latest News
20. NWCI address UN CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was in Geneva last week, for Ireland's first examination in over a decade by the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women (CEDAW). Prior to travelling, NWCI released our Shadow Report a parallel report to the official…
Section: Latest News
