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Excerpt: …The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995. Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to Ireland; Cesair who hailed from Meroe in Northern Sudan and Fintan the very first man…
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4. Leading the Change for Women’s Equality - NWCI launches new Strategic Plan 2013- 2015
Excerpt: …National Women's Council of Ireland celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event on Friday June 14, 2013. On this occasion NWCI also launched its new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015 and its Annual Report 2012.Orla O'Connor, NWCI Director opened the event, which saw Minister of State Kathleen Lynch launch 'Leading…
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5. The Y Factor is looking for a Communications Volunteer
Excerpt: …The Y Factor Project, a youth initiative of the National Women's Council of Ireland is currently looking for a Volunteer to support our communications work as part of The Y Factor team.The Y Factor is an initiative of the NWCI, which aims to support and empower young people as leaders…
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6. Mid-Term Progress Report: Implementation of Ireland’s National Action Plan for UNSCR
Excerpt: …The Mid-Term Progress Report of the Implementation of Ireland's National Action Plan for UNSCR 1325, 2011-2014, the UN Special Council Resolution on Women, Peace and Security, was presented to the Tánaiste in early June by Liz McManus, Chairperson of the Monitoring Group for the National Action Plan. The report was…
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7. NWCI at the Constitutional Convention: Changing the electoral system
Excerpt: …In June the Convention on the Constitution met to finalise their discussions on the electoral system. NWCI was one of only two NGOs to submit to the Convention in its May meeting on electoral systems. The June meeting adopted the recommendations made by NWCI, with an overwhelming vote to improve…
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8. NWCI Roundtable with Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, Hauwa Ibrahim
Excerpt: …NWCI hosted an exciting roundtable discussion with Hauwa Ibrahim, Nigerian human rights lawyer and activist, on Thursday June 20th.Hauwa Ibrahim is a Nigerian human rights lawyer, who has won a number of precedent setting cases before Islamic Shariah Courts. She is perhaps most famous for being a lawyer for Amina…
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9. Six Steps to a Women Friendly Oireachtas
Excerpt: …NWCI held a consultation meeting with members to discuss a draft report on how to create a woman friendly Oireachtas. The report makes suggestions about how to overhaul the Oireachtas in order to make it more accessible for all women, but particularly women from diverse backgrounds. The recommendations include maternity…
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10. Join NWCI - New membership criteria adopted
Excerpt: …At our NWCI AGM, held on Friday 14 June, 2013, members voted to change the criteria for membership for new organisations.This change is the result of an ongoing process of renewing NWCI as an organisation. There are many challenges facing us as an organisation which require us to become more…
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11. News from NWCI’s AGM - Motions passed
Excerpt: …NWCI's 40th Anniversary AGM saw a number of important motions passed regarding young women's participation and role in decision making, women's visibility throughout history, family reunification and migrant women experiencing domestic violence, as well as motions relating to health and bodily autonomy.The Irish Feminist Network proposed a motion which would…
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12. NWCI Blog: We must gender proof the budget
Excerpt: …In 2012, NWCI organised a seminar called Bearing the Brunt?The seminar set out to explore the impact of the recession on women. The title ended in a deliberate question mark. The seminar was not about making a definitive statement; it was all about starting a debate about the effects of…
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13. E-action campaign is ending: Send TDs your support to end violence against women in Ireland now!
Excerpt: …NWCI's new e-action campaign that supports to end violence against women in Ireland finishes up at the end of June!Violence against women and domestic violence are ongoing features of Irish society. 1 in 5 women have been subjected to domestic violence. This is unacceptable. There have been government commitments in…
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14. Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz!
Excerpt: …Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come but would still like to make a donation or…
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15. The Y Factor represented in Istanbul at the Regional Youth Forum
Excerpt: …While hundreds of people gathered in Istanbul's Gezi Park, Taksim's last remaining public park, a few miles away another group of young activists were also trying to ensure that their voices and issues were being heard. On the May 30th, 2013, 40 young activists from different countries with diverse backgrounds…
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16. NWCI video: Celebrating 40 years of NWCI and 40 years of Ireland’s membership of the EU
Excerpt: …To celebrate 40 years of NWCI and 40 years of Ireland's membership of the EU, NWCI released a video by Paula Geraghty featuring key female leaders in Irish society, including politicians like Mary O'Rourke, campaigners such as Ailbhe Smyth, journalists like Carol Hunt, and young feminists such as Gillian McInerney.…
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17. NWCI launches new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
Excerpt: …At the 40th Anniversary AGM, describing 2013 as 'a time of promising change, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council invited more Irish women to join with the NWCI and continue on the road to full continue equality for women. 'There continue to be significant challenges and we have a…
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