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1. Have a look at all our Members International Women’s Day events
Excerpt: …International Women's Day is fast approaching. Taking place on 8th March, our Members from all over the country will be holding their own events.Click here to see them all.Choose one that suits, show your support and join in the celebration.Remember the 8th March is an important date to celebrate women…
Section: Latest News
2. Equality and Rights Alliance
Excerpt: …Renewal or Regression?The Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission are about to be merged to form the Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC). We have been assured by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, that the newly merged HREC will "more effectively, efficiently and cohesively champion equality…
Section: Latest News
3. Celebrate International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8th Registration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1 Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Click here to read about the history of IWD and the NWCI statistics concerning the day....
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4. Save the date: Quotas & women in politics – awareness raising session
Excerpt: …Historic legislation is passing through the Oireachtas introducing quotas which will address the injustice of women's exclusion from politics. Now there is a real need to raise awareness of the need to get more women involved in politics.The Dublin branch of the 50:50 group are organising an awareness raising session…
Section: Newsflash
5. Member consultation: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI)
Excerpt: …The BAI have launched a public consultation on the issue of fairness, accuracy and accountability in news and current affairs broadcasting. The aim is for the BAI to produce a new code for radio and TV stations to apply. The NWCI - along with other organisations - will submit a…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Pavee Point are organising a candlelight vigil this Friday as a mark of respect for Marioara Rostas. This will be a silent vigil to express solidarity and support for her family.Click here for more information.....
Section: Newsflash
7. ENARIreland- Reform the Law on Racist Crime
Excerpt: …Racism is criminal. We need legislation that deals with racist crime. We call on the Irish Government to Reform the Law Now.I believe that the Irish Government should take immediate steps to reform the prosecution and sentencing of racist crime in Ireland. There is currently no provision within Irish legislation…
Section: Newsflash
8. Senator calls for immediate consultation on prostitution
Excerpt: …SEANAD: AN RTÉ documentary on prostitution raised profound questions as to how such widespread activity, presumably known to the Garda, could be revealed but was not being prosecuted, Katherine Zappone (Ind) said.Prime Time Investigates exposed the chilling reality for hundreds of women who were brought to Ireland and moved from…
Section: Newsflash
9. Sex trade campaigners claim to have backing of 80 politicians to criminalise prostitution
Excerpt: …SEX trade campaigners have claimed backing from 80 TDs and senators for their demands to criminalise prostitution in Ireland.An umbrella group, calling itself Turn off the Red Light, want to see Nordic-style legislation introduced here which would grant sex workers immunity while those who buy sex are prosecuted.While it is…
Section: Newsflash
10. Sex trade campaigners claim to have backing of 80 politicians to criminalise prostitution
Excerpt: …SEX trade campaigners have claimed backing from 80 TDs and senators for their demands to criminalise prostitution in Ireland.An umbrella group, calling itself Turn off the Red Light, want to see Nordic-style legislation introduced here which would grant sex workers immunity while those who buy sex are prosecuted.While it is…
Section: Latest News
11. RTÉ praised for ‘hard hitting’ programme on prostitution
Excerpt: …RTÉ HAS BEEN commended for its investigative piece on the proliferation of prostitution in Ireland which aired last night.Following the broadcast of Paul Maguire's documentary Profiting from Prostitution, help group Ruhama said the programme left "no stone unturned in exposing the reality of the Irish sex trade".Maguire tracked down a…
Section: Latest News
12. Senator calls for immediate consultation on prostitution
Excerpt: …SEANAD: AN RTÉ documentary on prostitution raised profound questions as to how such widespread activity, presumably known to the Garda, could be revealed but was not being prosecuted, Katherine Zappone (Ind) said.Prime Time Investigates exposed the chilling reality for hundreds of women who were brought to Ireland and moved from…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Pavee Point are organising a candlelight vigil this Friday as a mark of respect for Marioara Rostas. This will be a silent vigil to express solidarity and support for her family. Where: Beside Pearse St. Garda Station, outside the Screen cinema. When: Friday 10th February at 6pm.Please join if you…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Dublin20th of January, 2012."We've been asked to look at the issue of why more women should be involved in politics.About six years ago, almost to the day, I found myself standing outside a United Nations school in the Gaza strip as an election monitor. For much of the previous year…
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15. ENARIreland- the voice of anti-racism in Ireland - Reform the Law on Racist Crime
Excerpt: …Racism is criminal. We need legislation that deals with racist crime. We call on the Irish Government to Reform the Law Now.I believe that the Irish Government should take immediate steps to reform the prosecution and sentencing of racist crime in Ireland. There is currently no provision within Irish legislation…
Section: Latest News
16. Statement: Chairperson of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Clare Treacy
Excerpt: …The Board of the National Women's Council of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Orla O'Connor as Acting Chief Executive of the NWCI with immediate effect.Ms. O'Connor is currently Head of Policy at the NWCI and has held this senior position for the past 7 years.The Board…
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17. Executive Board of National Women’s Council of Ireland accepts resignation of Susan McKay as CEO
Excerpt: …Press Release27 January 2012The Executive Board of the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today regretfully accepted the resignation of Ms. Susan McKay as Chief Executive of the NWCI with immediate effect.Susan McKay has been Chief Executive of the National Women's Council of Ireland since May 2009.Clare Treacy, Chair…
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18. The National Women’s Council of Ireland is moving premises…....
Excerpt: …The NWCI is moving premises from 9 Marlborough Court, Marlborough Street to 4th Floor, 2/3 Parnell Square East, Dublin 1. Due to the move, our main phone line and email service will not be available until Tuesday 31st January. If your message is urgent, please contact the numbers below.Orla O'Connor…
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19. ‘The Nurse’ - RTE, starting Thursday @ 10:15pm
Excerpt: …The ICHN are pleased with their association with the production of this six part documentary. Details can be found on the facebook link below.'The Nurse' is a gripping and intimate documentary series that follows the daily lives of six nurses, their patients and their communities. From Inishbofin Island to Inner…
Section: Newsflash
20. Marriage Equality launches their Civil Partnership Supplier Directory
Excerpt: …Today marks the official launch of Marriage Equality's new Civil Partnership Supplier Directory - an online resource for same sex couples planning their civil partnership ceremonies. The new section of the Marriage Equality website - which went live on December 1st last year - features a directory of gay-friendly venues,…
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