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1. Open letter to protect spaces for civil society
Excerpt: …On October 8th, NWCI and other civil society organisations responded to a proposal to restrict civil society spaces in an open letter. Dear Ceann Comhairle, Reports have reached our organisations that the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which you chair, has considered proposals that could restrict access by civil…
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2. NWCI’s The Y Factor launches “Your Health Matters” Campaign
Excerpt: …To celebrate International Day of the Girl, today, The Y Factor, National Women’s Council of Ireland’s youth initiative, will launch Your Health Matters, a health information campaign run by and for young women that aims to build positive attitudes to young women and their health. Deirdre McCaughey, 26 from Monaghan…
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3. NWCI and Front Line Defenders host Women’s Human Rights Defenders
Excerpt: …During the 7th Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders at Risk, which is one of the biggest gatherings of human rights defenders in the world, NWCI organised an event with Front Line Defenders to allow the public to meet women human rights defenders. The event ran simultaenously with a GLEN…
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4. A successful Fundraiser for NWCI
Excerpt: …The first official fundraiser for NWCI was a successful and fun night and we would like to say a huge thank you to all that attended, helped out, sponsored prizes and of course hosted the event (here’s to you Tara Flynn). Our Table Quiz was on last Tuesday night in…
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5. Voices of Civil Society need to be heard
Excerpt: …Dear Ceann Comhairle, Reports have reached our organisations that the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which you chair, has considered proposals that could restrict access by civil society groups to the Oireachtas audiovisual (AV) room. We would welcome your comments on these reports. Over the years, a great many civil society,…
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6. Joint Statement: Repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …On the 30th Anniversary of signing the Eighth amendment into our Constitution, October 7 2013, 12 women’s and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has on women in Ireland and announcing a national campaign for its repeal. Below is the text of…
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7. End 30 years of Hardship and Discrimination - Repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …On the 30th Anniversary of signing the Eighth amendment into our Constitution, today, 12 women’s and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has on women in Ireland and announcing a national campaign for its repeal. The joint statement was signed and endorsed…
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8. Welcome to our new Website!
Excerpt: …Finally the day has come! We are delighted to welcome you to our re-designed website. We invite you to explore the different areas and sections of the website. Find out more about our work around women in leadership, women's right to health, care and care work, women's economic independence and…
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9. Understanding the Magdalene Laundries
Excerpt: …A research project aimed at promoting a better understanding of life within the Magdalene Laundries was launched in Liberty Hall on September 28. "Magdalene Institutions: Recording an Oral and Archival History" was a Government of Ireland Collaborative Research Project funded by the Irish Research Council and conducted at UCD Women’s…
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10. NWCI Pre Budget Submission 2014
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare.
Section: Publications
11. A Guide to Fundraising for National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …Fundraising on behalf of NWCI will not only help to increase our awareness and raise vital funds, but will give you, your family, friends, colleagues or community a chance to have some fun together!
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …Doctors for Choice is an organisation that represents doctors in Ireland, who support a woman’s right to control her own reproductive health outcomes.
Section: Our Members
13. More spaces for women’s voices or a chance to abolish an inequality right now?
Excerpt: …At today’s debate, “Keep or Abolish the Seanad – What impact on Women?” organised by National Women’s Council of Ireland, key speakers proposed arguments for and against the abolition of the Seanad from a women’s perspective. Regina Doherty, TD, said, “As a female TD I wanted to be a representative…
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14. Women and children are suffering under austerity
Excerpt: …Women and children have been mostly affected by austerity measures over the past years. National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls for a different policy direction in its presentation of its Pre-Budget Submission 2014 to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance today. Ann Irwin, Policy Officer with NWCI said, “Austerity…
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Excerpt: …Thank you very much for your regular Direct Debit donation to NWCI. An email receipt has been sent you. Your generosity will go a long way to help us continuing our vital work on key equality issues for women in Ireland. At a time when funding has been cut at…
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Excerpt: …Thank you for supporting NWCI! You are about to make a real difference. Your monthly contribution will go a long way to helping us in our long term plans to create a sustainable change for women in Ireland. Before you set up your regular donation, did you know that…
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Excerpt: …There are a number of ways you can make a one-off donation to the NWCI. Until the Referendum on the 8th Amendment is over at the end of May, all donations made to NWCI will be directed towards our campaign to 'Remove The 8th Amendment'. You can make an Online Donation…
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Excerpt: …Making a will and leaving a gift to NWCI is a once in a lifetime opportunity and ensures that you can continue to make a real difference to the lives of women in Ireland. Whilst it is so important for many people to know that their loved ones are remembered and…
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Excerpt: …The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the National Women's Council of Ireland and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the…
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