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1. Women’s Aid and Irish Deaf Women’s Group launch series of ISL videos
Excerpt: …Women’s Aid, in conjunction with the Irish Deaf Women’s Group, have launched a series of Irish Sign Language (ISL) videos which feature all of the information that is available on the Women's Aid website and link to a text service for deaf or hard of hearing women. In addition, we…
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2. Limerick Feminist Network want us all to have a Good Night Out!
Excerpt: …The Limerick Feminist netowrk are launching an anti-harassment campaign, Good Night Out. The premise is simple; they want pubs, bars and clubs across Limerick to take a zero tolerance approach to the harassment of all of their patrons - most notably female and those from the LGBTQ community. They are…
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3. We need a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment now
Excerpt: …In response to the distressing case highlighted by the Independent and the Sunday Times newspapers, National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today repeated its calls for an immediate referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment. Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach at NWCI said, "Once again, Ireland is hitting the headlines…
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4. NWCI calls for a transformation of decision making structures in Ireland
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the Mid Term review of The National Women’s Strategy ‘Towards Gender Parity in Decision-Making in Ireland’, which confirms that women are under-represented across major areas in Irish life including the civil service, the diplomatic corps, the judiciary, and state and corporate…
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Excerpt: …Today, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence will become an active legal instrument, having achieved – and surpassed – the number of State ratifications required to bring it into force. Of the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe, 36…
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Excerpt: …Tue, 29 Jul 2014 Today’s publication of the annual CSO Women and Men in Ireland Report has been welcomed by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). “The annual Women and Men in Ireland Report is an essential resource in monitoring the position of women and men across a range…
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7. Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on agenda for new Low-Pay Commission
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland host Discussion, Performance and Exhibition on Challenges facing Women in Work at EU House – July 16th “Women’s experience of precarious work should be high on the agenda for the new Low-Pay Commission”, according to National Women’s Council of Ireland Policy Officer, Alice-Mary Higgins. The…
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8. NWCI concerned about the absence of female Junior Ministers
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), is very concerned about the Government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the gender quotas at the next General Election. NWCI have questioned the Taoiseach’s commitment to his party’s own gender quota legislation, as a result of the reshuffle of junior cabinet ministries…
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9. Have your say on Mother & Baby Home Investigation
Excerpt: …The terms of reference for the investigation into Mother and Baby Homes are due to be published this Thursday July 17th. We urge you to contact your local TD’s entire calling for the inclusion of Magdalene Laundries, the Bethany Home, and all Mother and Baby Homes and County Homes in…
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Excerpt: …NWCI are delighted to share the news that we have a new premises in Smithfield You can find us at 100 North King Street - with our new purple door you can't miss us! Please see the map below to help direct you here. Thanks to generous funding, we have…
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11. NWCI AGM: So, Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism?
Excerpt: …Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM, or who participated in the conversation online! It was really great to see so many people there with 17 motions passed, a new Executive Board elected and a lively and thought provoking conversation on why we still need feminism in the morning prior…
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13. Video - Why We Still Need Feminism - Thoughts form our members and supporters
Excerpt: …Just a few snippets from our recent 'So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism' event where the guests took the opportunity to write down exactly whey they personally think we still need feminism. The last one is our favourite (of course, we could just be hoping you'll watch it…
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14. Cavan Crystal Hotel Supports NWCI AGM
Excerpt: …Cavan Crystal Hotel provides 4 star luxury accommodation and excellent conference facilities on the outskirts of Cavan town. One of the finest hotels in Cavan, this hotel is very much contemporary at first glance, but traditional in its sense of warmth and welcome. NWCI recently held one of our Women…
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Excerpt: …The Equality Authority is an independent body set up under the Employment Equality Act 1998. It was established on 18th October 1999. The Equality Authority replaced the Employment Equality Agency, and has a greatly expanded role and functions. The Employment Equality Act, 1998 and the Equal Status Act, 2000…
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16. Walk Right Back to Happiness with Step Forward Ireland Orthotics
Excerpt: …Step Forward Ireland are an Orthotic Supply company based in Dublin. They carry a Flexible American Manufactured Orthotic which is much different and much more effective than traditional style orthotics. Their product is formed as a template of the healthy foot and requires your foot structure to conform to its…
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17. Marriage Equality in Ireland
Excerpt: …Marriage Equality is a not for profit, single issue, national grassroots advocacy organisation whose goal is to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ireland through the extension of civil marriage rights to same-sex couples. Marriage Equality's vision is of an Ireland in which same sex…
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18. Boardmatch Ireland services for NWCI members and supporters
Excerpt: …We work to develop the community and voluntary sector (the not-for-profit sector) by strengthening boards and management committees. Boardmatch does this primarily through: Our free online matching service which matches professional onto the Boards of charities. Our annual core training services such as our Board Member Training day, our CEO…
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19. Services, Information and Exciting Offers for NWCI members and supporters from our AGM
Excerpt: …Our recent event, "So Tell Me Why We Still Need Feminism" brought a huge gathering of women and men together to explore why we still feminism today. Apart from our wonderful speakers, we also had a great selection of exhibitors who brought with them some useful information, exciting products and…
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20. NWCI AGM 2014 Motions and Amendments
Excerpt: Motions agreed by NWCI members
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