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1. Placing tobacco control on the global women rights agenda- UN Women
Excerpt: …The United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. By creating a new agency solely focused on women's rights, the United Nations is making an effort to mend its historical short comings to invest in women's equality. UN Women…
Section: Newsflash
2. Elections 2011: Dóchas Submission to Party Manifesto
Excerpt: …Please find attached the final version of the Dóchas submission to the political parties represented in Dáil Eireann.We have sent tailored versions of this document to each of the Parties, with the request of incorporating the key issues in their political manifestos, as they prepare for next month's elections.We would…
Section: Newsflash
3. CALL FOR AN END TO SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION BY IRISH MEN
Excerpt: …As awareness of the harm caused by sex trafficking and exploitation in the sex industry grows, men in favour of reform of Ireland's outdated prostitution laws speak in support of the "Turn Off the Red Light: End Prostitution in Ireland" campaign.10am on Wednesday February 2, 2011 in Buswells hotel.You are…
Section: Newsflash
4. Special TASC Encounter Reverend Jessie Jackson
Excerpt: …Special TASC Encounter Rev. Jessie Jackson in conversation with Myles Dungan,Liberty Hall, Monday 14th February, 7.00pm 'TASC Encounters' is a series of discussions featuring well-known public figures and commentators. For this Special TASC Encounter we are privileged to host the prominent American Baptist Minister, civil rights leader and political activist,…
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5. Ireland / Crisis: "Put people at the centre of policy measures," says UN expert on extrem
Excerpt: …Dear all, Below please find a short note and a press release issued by the U.N. Independent expert on Human Rights and extreme poverty following her visit to Ireland earlier this month As you know the Independent Expert's findings and recommendations to the Government of Ireland and other stakeholders will…
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6. Date for your diary - NWCI Members meeting
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council are holding our members meeting on 17th February, 2011. Details of venue to follow soon.
Section: Newsflash
7. European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week January 23-29 2011
Excerpt: …European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is taking place between 23-29 January 2011. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness about how cervical cancer can be prevented and to encourage women to avail of a free cervical screen funded by the National Cervical Cancer Screening Service, CervicalCheck. Cervical cancer…
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8. A basic training course in CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION SKILLS
Excerpt: …A basic training course in CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION SKILLSHosted by Mediation Northside and Accredited by the Mediators Institute of IrelandAll sessions will be held at the Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17Course presenter: Geoffrey Corry, Corse fee: €895, Video assessment: fee €250This basic skills course is an intensive…
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9. Call for more women in public life - McKay in Sligo
Excerpt: …National Women's Council of Ireland Director Susan McKay called again for more women in public life in Ireland at a Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) event in Sligo recently. Ms McKay stressed that women make up 50% of the population but their public representation is actually falling."We must address this…
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10. Advocacy Award - Call for Nominations
Excerpt: …Inclusion IrelandFounded in 1961, Inclusion Ireland is the national organisation for people with anintellectual disability. We advocate for changes to laws; policies and services as theyrelate to people with an intellectual disability. We also provide an independent advocacyservice to people with an intellectual disabilityAdvocacy AwardEach year Inclusion Ireland recognises the…
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11. European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Excerpt: …European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is taking place between 23-29 January 2011. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness about how cervical cancer can be prevented and to encourage women to avail of a free cervical screen funded by the National Cervical Cancer Screening Service, CervicalCheck. Cervical cancer…
Section: Latest News
12. Nurses and Midwives Bill goes before Dáil Tues Jan 18th
Excerpt: …The Nurses and Midwives Bill goes before the Dáil this Tuesday, Jan 18th. Please support the Campaign to amend sections 24 and 40 in order to protect women's right to make informed decisions in maternity care and the autonomy of the profession of midwifery. Please contact your local TDs, Senators…
Section: Latest News
13. NWCI Women’s Charter on Equality
Excerpt: …The Charter was developed to support local decision and policy making bodies, businesses, trade unions and women's groups to promote the achievement of women's equality as an important aspect of their work. It takes account of the views expressed by women and men gathered at 6 meetings held throughout the…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …ﾠBE A PART OF MAKING IRELAND MORE EQUAL!The economic downturn, radical changes in community and local development structures and massive cuts to women's groups and community projects are all having a serious impact on the lives of women and of those living in the most marginalised communities.We invite your organisation…
Section: Publications
15. WOMAN STRENGTHS - POEM - ART OF GENERATIONS
Excerpt: …Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what…
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16. Call for independent enquiry/halt to deportations
Excerpt: …'Throughout the flight, the individuals were not allowed to move freely or converse with others. On occasions when people were allowed to use the toilet on the plane, they were not allowed to close the toilet door.....'On Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 34 Nigerian nationals and 1 Irish citizen (a two…
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Excerpt: …CONFERENCE "Challenges of Building Culturally Competent Organisations"Organised by The Globe All Ireland Programme for Immigrant Parents,Friday 18th of February 2011 in Clock Tower, Marlborough Street , Dublin from 10am - 2pmThe objectives are to: - Provide information about the Globe Capacity and Awareness Training Programme - Highlight the learning from…
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18. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM WIN ATHY
Excerpt: …Hope your Christmas was good. Ours was snowy and good. WIN, Athy wishes you, the best this 2011 and in the years ahead. Please find attached WIN, Athy's 2011 Calendar for keeps. Please feel free to print a copy for your use. Kindly note in your diaries, Thursday, April, 14th,…
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19. IRISH MEN CALL FOR AN END TO SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Excerpt: …As awareness of the harm caused by sex trafficking and exploitation in the sex industry grows, men in favour of reform of Ireland's outdated prostitution laws speak in support of the "Turn Off the Red Light: End Prostitution in Ireland" campaign.10am on Wednesday February 2, 2011 in Buswells hotel.You are…
Section: Newsflash
20. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR €500,000 SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAMME
Excerpt: …Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the 2011 Social Impact Programme. We are seeking applications from individuals who are developing new, big ideas to address the social and environmental challenges we face in Ireland today.The 3 social entrepreneurs selected will each receive funding of €130,000 as…
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