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1. Irish government must protect women and children fleeing war from trafficking and exploitation
Excerpt: …Beyond Exploitation, Ireland’s civil society campaign for equality and freedom from sexual exploitation, called on the Government to protect women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine from trafficking and exploitation. The call was made at an international webinar organised by Beyond Exploitation, which is led by the National Women’s…
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2. Women can never take their reproductive rights for granted – NMH Protest
Excerpt: …Today the National Women’s Council will join with women and campaigning groups outside the Dáil to call for a publicly owned, secular National Maternity Hospital. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said, “We know that the majority of the public is not happy with the current proposals around the National Maternity…
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3. NWC calls for targeted measures to resource perinatal mental health services
Excerpt: …Preliminary data shows 21 women were admitted to psychiatric units in the postnatal period without their babies in 2021. To mark Maternal Mental Health Week (May 2nd – 8th), the National Women’s Council is calling for formal allocation of funding for Ireland’s first Mother and Baby Unit as well as…
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4. Irish Political Parties must tackle online abuse of women politicians
Excerpt: …Press release – Thursday 28th April 2022 Online abuse of women in politics and public life is widespread and unrelenting and acts as a major barrier for women to both enter and remain in politics, posing a serious threat to our democracy and advancement of women’s leadership. To tackle…
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5. Significant challenges remain in accessing abortion care in Ireland
Excerpt: …The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor, presents to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the ongoing issues for women and pregnant people who need abortions in Ireland. NWC said there are key challenges which must be addressed in the current abortion review if we are to improve abortion…
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6. Newly formed Alliance for Local Quotas welcomes establishment of Electoral Commission
Excerpt: …The newly formed Alliance for Local Quotas, convened by the National Women’s Council (NWC), has welcomed the publication of the Electoral Reform Bill, which was discussed in the Dáil yesterday evening, and its provision for a new statutory, independent Electoral Commission. This is an opportunity to address Ireland’s current democratic…
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7. We are recruiting for an Ending Violence Against Women Coordinator
Excerpt: …This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality and are an experienced communications professional looking for a new opportunity, we want…
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8. Ireland must show leadership in protecting women and children fleeing war
Excerpt: …Beyond Exploitation, Ireland’s civil society campaign for equality and freedom from sexual exploitation, has this week written to Minister Simon Coveney to express its growing concern at the very significant threat to the safety of women and children who are fleeing the Ukraine war and who are being targeted by…
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9. NWC is currently recruiting for a Communications and Social Media Coordinator
Excerpt: …This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality and are an experienced communications professional looking for a new opportunity, we want…
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Excerpt: …With just two weeks to go to the close of the public consultation[1] on Ireland’s abortion law, the Abortion Working Group – comprising over 20 civil society organisations and healthcare providers, led by the National Women’s Council (NWC) - has submitted a report to the review process highlighting significant ongoing issues impeding access to care…
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11. Submission to the Abortion Review
Excerpt: …The Abortion Working Group – comprising over 20 civil society organisations and healthcare providers, led by the National Women’s Council (NWC) - has submitted a report to the review process highlighting significant ongoing issues impeding access to care and their recommendations to address these. The Group’s recommendations are in step with the public mood, with new nationally…
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12. Women from across Ireland gather to demand leadership and action on women’s equality
Excerpt: …Women from across Ireland gather to demand leadership and action on women’s equality NWC holds No Woman Left Behind rally to mark International Women’s Day Press Release 5th March 2022 Today, women from across Ireland, from trade unionists to local campaigns for refuges, gathered outside Leinster House for the National…
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13. War in Ukraine - Helplines and Support
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council is standing in solidarity with the women and people effected by the war in Ukraine. In April 2022, NWC, alongside a number of civil society organisations, working locally and nationally, co-signed a letter with detailed proposals to the Taoiseach. The letter and attached proposals expressed deep concerns about the overall…
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14. President Michael D Higgins speech: All-Island Women’s Forum
Excerpt: …Check against delivery Speech by President Michael D. Higgins “Women’s Voices in Peacebuilding: The Unfinished Work of the Peace Process” All-Island Women's Forum Conference 17th February 2022, Enniskillen A chairde, I am delighted to be here today in Enniskillen to address you all at this important conference focusing on women’s…
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15. Women’s voices in peacebuilding is key to a sustainable and lasting peace
Excerpt: …Press Release - 17 February 2022 The National Women’s Council (NWC) All- island Women’s Forum today met in Enniskillen where women from all across the Ireland of Ireland discussed the importance of women’s voices in peacebuilding, and ensuring reconciliation remains central to our future. The President of Ireland Michael D.…
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16. Statement on No Woman Left Behind rally
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council is organising a protest rally to bring together women from across Ireland on the key issues women face. We believe this is a crucial time for the Government to listen to what women have to say. Women remain the carers in Ireland with minimal shift in…
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17. NWCI is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer
Excerpt: …Deadline extended to midnight, Sunday, 27th February This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality, are an excellent communicator and have…
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18. Barriers to Abortion Webinar
Excerpt: …Last year our #AbortionAccess paper highlighted some of the barriers facing women and pregnant people trying to access abortion in Ireland. You can learn more about these barriers by watching our webinar here featuring contributions from Nem Kearns of Disabled Women Ireland, Dr Mary Favier from Doctors for Choice, Claire…
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19. We are recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer
Excerpt: …NWC is currently recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a background in Administration/Database management, are an excellent communicator and passionate about…
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20. Urgent need to address sexual harassment and violence in third level education
Excerpt: …Responding to the findings of the national surveys of student and staff experiences of sexual violence and harassment in higher education, launched by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) called on higher education institutes and Government to…
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