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1. Minister Lynch sets out key priorities for women’s equality in EU Presidency
Excerpt: …Address by Minister of State Ms. Kathleen Lynch TD to the FEMM Committee of the European Parliament 22ND JANUARY 2013Mr. Chairperson, Parliamentary ColleaguesIt gives me great pleasure to open what I hope will be a fruitful debate this morning on the programme of this, the seventh Irish Presidency, in relation…
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2. NWCI calls on Minister for Justice to immediately review sentencing in rape cases
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) shares the outrage expressed by many individuals and groups of the sentencing of Mr Patrick O Brien by Mr Justice Carney.Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI said:'We commend Fiona Doyle on her courage in coming forward, waving her right to anonymity and overcoming…
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3. National Women’s Council of Ireland expresses sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack
Excerpt: …Today the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed their sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack. Former president of ICTU, Inez was also a key activist in the Northern Ireland civil rights movement.Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI said,'Inez will be sadly missed by those of us active…
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4. Putting People First - Putting Women in the Picture
Excerpt: …This documents sets out proposals in relation to Local Government Reform. New structures must ensure the successful engagement of women and theﾠproposed policy on Community and Local Governmentﾠmust enable a focus on women, particularly marginalised and socially and economically disadvantaged women.ﾠﾠ
Section: Publications
5. Strike - Dance - Rise - One Billion Rising on V-Day
Excerpt: …V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls initiated by Eve Ensler, author of the Vagina Monologues. In conjunction with the 15th anniversary, V-Day launched its most ambitious campaign to date - ONE BILLION RISING. The concept of the campaign is simple. If you take…
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6. Using the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights - PILA Practitioner Seminar
Excerpt: …PILA is organising a Practitioner Seminar, where speakers will consider how the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights may be used in practice.The seminar will take place in the Morrison Hotel in Dublin on 7 February, 4-6 pm.The speakers are Jonathan Cooper, a leading human rights barrister with Doughty Street Chambers,…
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7. ILGA is recruiting a UN Programme and Advocacy Manager (Geneva)
Excerpt: …ILGA is a 34-year-old association of over 1000 member organizations worldwide that operates at the global level to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.The Job This is an exciting new position within the team of ILGA. In coordination with the Executive Director and the Co-Secretaries General,…
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8. Wanted: Civil Partners to participate in research study
Excerpt: …Have you and your partner registered a Civil Partnership in Ireland? Would you both like to take part in a research study on what it means to be in a same-sex Civil Partnership? Gráinne Healy who is currently conducting a PhD research project at Dublin City University is looking for…
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9. Join us for the Day of Action against Austerity
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland encourages all of its members and friends to join us for the Day of Action against Austerity, which is being organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, on 9 February 2013. Marches will take place in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Sligo and Waterford.In…
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Excerpt: …UCD Women's Studies invites you to a public lecture by Patricia Hill Collins entitled 'Where Do We Go From Here? Intersectionality and Social Justice.'Prof. Hill Collins has won several awards for her work, and her most recent book 'On Intellectual Activism (2013),' draws on major themes, such as Black feminism,…
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11. New MRCI study shows over one third of Au Pairs felt exploited
Excerpt: …A new study by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) shows the unregulated au pair sector in Ireland leaves au pairs completely unprotected and wide open to abuse and exploitation. MRCI is calling for a regulatory framework to establish rights for au pairs and to set industry standards.The research, 'Part…
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12. Youth Voices for Women’s Equality - Y Factor Launch
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland will launch its new youth project The Y Factor on Friday, 1 February at 5 pm in the City Wall Space, Wood Quay, Dublin. Join us for a fun evening with drama, music, poetry and refreshments and the opportunity to meet other young women…
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Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland participated this month in the Public Hearings on the Implementation of the Government Decision following the publication of the Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B, C vs Ireland.At the hearing, Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI highlighted,'The NWCI as mandated by…
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14. Your events on International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland is inviting all members and friends to send us information on any events and initiatives you are planning around International Women's Day, 8th March 2013. We will be collecting the information and make it available on our website. Please aim at sending us the…
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Excerpt: …This European report aims to assess the impact of this crisis on the situation of women and men in Europe and on gender equality policies.This report is a product of the EGGE and the EGGSI expert networks of the European Commission. It covers 27 Member States, the EEA-EFTA countries and…
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16. LGBT parents in Ireland - Key findings of research study
Excerpt: …The LGBT Diversity Programme will present the key findings of its research on LGBT Parents in Ireland: Report from a study into the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Ireland who are parents or who are planning parenthood.When: Tuesday, 12th February 2013, 2-3:30 pmWhere: Dublin Wood Quay…
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17. Interested in running for the European Parliament Elections in May 2014?
Excerpt: …Starting February 2013 until the European Elections in May 2014, the European Women's Lobby will coordinate a Political Mentoring Network connecting 8 to 12 women Members of the European Parliament from different political parties and countries with 8 to 12 women of foreign origin or ethnic minority background who are…
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18. Women and Smoking – Time to face the Crisis
Excerpt: …The NWCI and the Irish Cancer Society held a very successful conference on the issue of Women and Smoking in July 2012 which brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, academis and representatives from women's groups to explore why women are smoking and how they can be supported to quit. The key…
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19. Women’s rights in conflict situations - NWCI conributes to setting up monitoring group
Excerpt: …The United Nationals Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR) was the first formal and legal document from the United Nations Security Council that required parties in a conflict to respect women's rights and to support their participation in peace negotiations and in post-conflict reconstruction. It calls for the adoption of a…
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20. UN Special Rapporteur gives keynote address at Women’s Human Rights Alliance Conference
Excerpt: …Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health gave the keynote address at the conference Realising Women's Right to Health on 17th December 2012. The conference was organised by the Women's Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) which is convened by the NWCI. Mr Grover provided an excellent overview of…
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