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Excerpt: …Reforming the social welfare system and ending the unequal treatment of women in the system has been a central goal of the NWCI. In our report 'A Woman's Model for Social Welfare Reform' (2003), and our subsequent campaign, the NWCI clearly highlights the discrimination that women face in the social…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …We welcome this important opportunity for women's groups and organisations working on women's equality to feed into the government's 6th report to the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), and to ensure that our concerns are included. CEDAW is of great importance internationally…
Section: Publications
5. Where is Childcare in Budget 2008?
Excerpt: …Once again, Budget 2008 is a missed opportunity by the Government to establish a universal publicly funded childcare infrastructure,' stated Ms Orla O'Connor, NWCI Head of Policy. The NWCI expressed dismay that less than €2 per week has been allocated for childcare costs in Budget 2008 given the current the…
Section: Latest News
7. ‘Sharing the Care Work’ - Professor Kathleen Lynch
Excerpt: …Presentation by Professor Kathleen Lynch, UCD at NWCI Symposium, 'Sharing the Care Work' November 2007
Section: Publications
8. Seminar on the Global Sex Industry - Kathleen Fahy
Excerpt: …Presentation by Kathleen Fahy, Ruhama to the evening seminar on the Global Sex Industry November 2007
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9. ‘Freedom from Pornography’ - Kate McCarthy
Excerpt: …Presentation by Kate McCarthy, 'Freedom from Pornography' to the evening seminar on the Global Sex Industry November 2007
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10. Budget 2008 must tackle inequalities for women
Excerpt: …Budget 2008 will be the first opportunity for the Government to make the promises they made to the women of Ireland, prior to the General Election, a reality.'Before the General Election, the Government made a series of promises to women, to address the continuing inequality for women in Ireland. Budget…
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11. NWCI Press Statement on Green Paper on Pensions
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication of the Green Paper on pensions today (Oct 17th), as reform of the pensions system is urgently required so that women can have a decent standard of living in their older years.The NWCI believes that there needs to be a…
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12. ‘Pre-Budget 2008 Submission Launch’ - Ellen O’ Malley-Dunlop
Excerpt: …Pre-Budget 2008 Submission Launch, Presentation by Ellen O' Malley-Dunlop, CEO, DRCC October 2007
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13. ‘Pre-Budget 2008 Submission Launch’ - Orla O’ Connor
Excerpt: …Pre-Budget 2008 Submission Launch, Presentation by Orla O' Connor, NWCI October 2007
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17. NWCI launch Election 2007 Manifesto ahead of International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …Today, the eve of International Womens Day, the National Womens Council of Ireland, who represents over 300,000 women in Ireland, launched their Election Manifesto. The Council also announced its intention to pursue legal proceedings against the state on behalf of women who have been discriminated against for many years in…
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Excerpt: …The National Womens Council of Ireland (NWCI) has responded with an overall sense of disquiet at the launch of the Governments National Womens Strategy this afternoon, Wednesday 18th April.While the NWCI welcomes the Governments focus on womens equality and the recognition of the inequalities that persist for women in Ireland,…
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20. NWCI Election 2007 Manifesto
Excerpt: …Ireland will be a better place when we have: more women in positions of decision-making zero tolerance of violence against women sharing of care and household work economic equality between women and men equal respect and autonomy for all women, irrespective of diversity and difference
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