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1. NWCI calls on Government to turn things around for Women in Budget 2016
Excerpt: …At the Pre-Budget Forum hosted by the Department of Social Protection today, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2016 to turn things around for women and deliver real results for those on lower incomes who have suffered the worst impacts of the recession. Alice-Mary Higgins, Policy and Campaigns…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the Government to reverse today’s mass transition from the One Parent Family payment, pending the delivery of affordable, accessible childcare, as well as decent work and decent training for work. Alice-Mary Higgins, Policy Officer with NWCI said, “CSO figures showing 63%…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …In response to the publication of the recommendations of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, NWCI reaffirmed its call on the Government to end the direct provision system. Pending this, NWCI cautiously welcomes a number of recommendations in the…
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4. NWCI in Longford to discuss putting women at the centre of local government planning
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a meeting with women's organisations from across the Midlands region, to explore women’s representation in local government. Niamh Allen, Head of Membership Development at NWCI said, “This event was held in conjunction with our members, Longford Women’s Link and the Women's…
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5. Ireland once again shamed on women’s human rights record
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the concluding observations of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and called on the government to act immediately to vindicate the rights of women living in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Today’s wide ranging report…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Our Annual Report presents NWCI key activities and the people who were involved in them for 2014.
Section: Publications
8. AkiDwA are looking for a Migrant Health Officer
Excerpt: …Organisation Overview: Akina Dada wa Africa-AkiDwA (Swahili for sisterhood) is a national network of migrant women living in Ireland. The organisation was established in 2001 by a group of African women to address isolation, racism and Gender Based Violence that the women were experiencing at the time AkiDwA Vision is…
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9. Northern Ireland criminalises the purchase of sex
Excerpt: …Northern Ireland Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act 2015 to criminalise the purchase of sex came into force on Monday 1 June 2015. Northern Ireland follows Canada, Sweden, Norway and Iceland in introducing a law designed to punish the client without criminalising those involved in prostitution. Any person caught breaking the…
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Excerpt: …On 29 May the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) launched their report We Can Quit which highlights an innovative smoking cessation project with women in the Blanchardstown area with very good results. NWCI were delighted to attend teh launch. More women in Ireland die from lung cancer than breast cancer so…
Section: Latest News
11. NWCI calls for a new childcare model
Excerpt: …At the Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, NWCI called on the Government to invest in long term, sustainable childcare solutions. The cost of childcare continues to act as a significant barrier to women’s equality in Ireland, impacting on the decisions women make with regard to…
Section: Latest News
12. NWCI calls for a repeal of the 8th Amendment
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the momentus landslide victory for marriage equality, and called on the government to build on the movement for equality by naming a date for a repeal of the 8th amendment. In a campaign where so many women played a key role, from…
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13. NWCI call for urgent action to implement HIQA recommendations
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the recommendations of the HIQA report into Portlaoise hospital but cautioned that urgent action is needed to ensure the recommendations are fully implemented. Ireland needs a maternity system that listens to the personal needs and wishes of women, one where there is…
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14. European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland
Excerpt: …EAPN Ireland is a network of groups and individuals working against poverty and is the Irish national network of the European Anti Poverty Network. We aim to put the fight against poverty at the top of the EU, national and local agenda.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the momentus landslide victory for marriage equality, and called on the government to build on the movement for equality by naming a date for a repeal of the 8th amendment. Orla O'Connor, Director of NWCI said, "The National Women's Council of…
Section: Latest News
16. NWCI Members - Don’t Miss Out 40% Off Tickets for InspireFest!
Excerpt: …NWCI Members, Don't Miss Out on Limited Offer! 40% off Tickets for InspireFest - Dublin’s International Tech & Science Diversity Conference June 18th-19th featuring a 70% female speaker line-up. InspireFest is a unique two-day event where leading international speakers & professionals in Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths come to share…
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Excerpt: …What the Referendum on Civil Marriage Equality is about This referendum is about equality in Civil Marriage. It proposes to add to the Constitution a declaration that; "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex". Currently the Constitution recognises a man…
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18. NWCI call for urgent action on HIQA recommendations
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the recommendations of the HIQA report into Portlaoise hospital but cautioned that urgent action is needed to ensure the recommendations are fully implemented. Jacqueline Healy, Health and Human Rights Worker at NWCI said, “The tragic testimony of the women, detailing the…
Section: Latest News
19. A new childcare model is long overdue
Excerpt: …At the Presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Government to invest in long term, sustainable childcare solutions. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The cost of childcare continues to act as a significant barrier to…
Section: Latest News
20. Women say YES to Marriage Equality
Excerpt: …Women from all walks of life came together at the press conference “Women4Yes” today, led by the National Women’s Council of Ireland, to promote a yes vote in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said, “Women and the women’s movement have…
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