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1. Justice must be served to the Survivors of Magdalene Institutions
Excerpt: …Following the report by the Inter-Departmental Committee Investigating State Involvement with the Magdalen Laundries the National Women's Council of Ireland has called on the Taoiseach and the Irish Government to issue a state apology to the women survivors.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'The…
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2. Stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors - Candle Lit Vigil
Excerpt: …Please join us and stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors and their Families.What: Candle Lit Vigil with singer Mary Coughlan preceding the Dáil Debate on the McAleese ReportWhere: Outside the DáilWhen: Tuesday, 19th February, 5 pmThe vigil is organised by Justice for Magdalenes and The National Women's Council of IrelandAs…
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3. Marriage Equality celebrates its 5th birthday
Excerpt: …On Valentine's Day, 14 February, Marriage Equality celebrated its 5th birthday. 'We are hugely proud of everything we've managed to achieve in the past five years,' said Marriage Equality Director Moninne Griffith. 'In that short time, we've seen public support for marriage equality grow from 58% (Lansdowne 2008) to 75%…
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4. Rally for X - 21st Anniversary of the X Case
Excerpt: …The 4th March is the eve of the 21st anniversary of the X Case. The EU Health Ministers will be meeting in Dublin Castle that day. Come and demand that Ireland's Health Minister takes immediate action to protect women's lives.What: Rally for X on the occasion of the EU Health…
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5. Stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors - Candle Lit Vigil
Excerpt: …Please join us and stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors and their FamiliesWhat: Candle Lit Vigil with singer Mary Coughlan preceding the Dáil Debate on the McAleese ReportWhere: Outside the DáilWhen: Tuesday, 19th February, 5 pmOrganised by Justice for Magdalenes and The National Women's Council of IrelandAs this is a…
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6. We must create a Constitution fit for the 21st Century
Excerpt: …The Constitutional Convention is meeting to discuss the article on 'women in the home' and to promote women's participation in politics this weekend.Speaking on the occasion of the meeting Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Even in 1937 women cared for their families but also worked…
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7. 2013 Childcare and Afterschool Care Survey
Excerpt: …What are your childcare needs? Can you afford to pay for the childcare you want? What should the government do to support childcare and after school care in Ireland? The National Women's Council of Ireland together with Barnardos, OPEN and Start Strong have come together to examine long term solutions…
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8. An apology is the first step to justice
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes Fianna Fail's Private Members Motion which calls for an apology to the survivors of the Magdalene institutions and the creation of a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice and Equality to co-ordinate remaining aspects of the State's response.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach,…
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9. 2013 Childcare and Afterschool Care Survey
Excerpt: …What are your childcare needs? Can you afford to pay for the childcare you want? What should the government do to support childcare and after school care in Ireland? The National Women's Council of Ireland together with Barnardos, OPEN and Start Strong have come together to examine long term solutions…
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10. National Women’s Council welcomes Labour Parliamentary Party call for formal apology
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council welcomes the Labour Parliamentary Party call for a formal apology to the survivors of the Magdalene laundries.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We warmly welcome the statement by the Labour Parliamentary Party that the women of the Magdalene laundries 'should be vindicated…
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11. Justice must be served to the Survivors of Magdalen Institutions
Excerpt: …On the occasion of the report by the Inter-Departmental Committee Investigating State Involvement with the Magdalen Laundries, Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'The National Women's Council of Ireland stands with survivors of these institutions and with the Justice for Magdalenes campaign in calling…
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12. Young Voices for Women’s Equality
Excerpt: …Press Release, 1 February 2013Young women and men from across the country will come together tonight to launch The Y Factor, the new National Women's Council of Ireland youth initiative.Aine Travers, Y Factor Steering Group member said,'Young people in Ireland have a lot to say about women's equality but their…
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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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