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1. NWCI Submission to the All Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution - The Family
Excerpt: …The NWCI advocate using the definition of family as outlined by the United Nations.The technical definition of the family used by the UN is: Any combination of two or more persons who are bound together by ties of mutual consent, birth and/or adoption or placement and who, together, assume responsibility…
Section: Publications
3. Budget 2005 : Half measures & missed opportunities
Excerpt: …''Budget 2005 has clearly failed children and parents by ignoring the childcare crisis in Ireland today'' declared Therese Murphy, NWCI Chairperson this evening. The NWCI is bitterly disappointed that there has been no announcement in today's Budget to alleviate the high costs of childcare to parents.''The Child Benefit increases of…
Section: Latest News
4. NWCI support International Day opposing Violence Against Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed their full support for 'International Day Against Violence Against Women' (November 25th, 2004), and the global '16 Days of Action Campaign Against Violence Against Women', which runs from today until December 10th (International Human Rights Day).The Aims of the '16 Days'…
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5. The NWCI react with disbelief at the proposal for ‘doctor-only’ medical cards
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has reacted with disbelief at the proposed allocation of 200,000 new 'GP-only' medical cards in the Book of Estimates published yesterday. ''The National Women's Council of Ireland is greatly concerned that this new measure will not address the lack of access to health…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …''While women have contributed significantly to Ireland's economic success, they have not experienced the benefits of that success'' stated Orla O'Connor, Head of Policy at the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), launching the NWCI's Pre-Budget Submission outside Leinster House on Kildare Street in Dublin today.The recommendations made in the…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Over 300 women, most from marginalised backgrounds, joined the NWCI for their National Conference: 'In from the Margin - Women Creating Change' at Croke Park in Dublin today.The Conference was organised to celebrate diversity and challenge racism, combat poverty and promote women's health. Speaking at the Conference, NWCI Director, Dr…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland to-day expressed their deep concern at the treatment of Travellers at Dunsink Lane in Finglas by Dublin City Council. "At a time when Travellers and Traveller organisations are working and negotiating closely with the state to reach a solution to the crisis in Traveller…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland is once again calling for legislative action to combat the under-representation of women in politics, following the results of a survey carried out by the General Council of County Councils. According to the survey, the number of women on county and city councils continues…
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11. Ireland gets richer, as women lose out!
Excerpt: …'' The results of the UN Human Development Report is further evidence of the Government's lack of action and commitment to women's rights in Ireland,'' stated Orla O'Connor, Head of Policy at the National Women's Council of Ireland after the launch of the UN Human Development Report. The NWCI has…
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12. NWCI Amalgamated Finals 2004
Excerpt: NWCI Amalgamated Finals Accounts 2004
Section: Publications
13. National Women’s Council of Ireland reacts to the outcome of the Citizenship Referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has expressed grave disappointment at the outcome of the Referendum on Citizenship.Speaking today, Dr Joanna McMinn, Director, NWCI, said that the outcome was a ''very ungenerous response, at a time when we could be more generous''. It is also clear evidence of the…
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14. The NWCI adds its support to the ‘Voices for a No Vote’ Campaign
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today added its voice to the 'Voices for a No Vote' Press Conference in the Shelbourne Hotel. More than 45 groups, some representing scores of other organisations and individuals, came together to remind the public what the real issues are in the up-coming…
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15. NWCI calls on Government to modernise social welfare provisions for women without delay
Excerpt: …A Woman's Model for Social Welfare Reform and Valuing Care Work, two NWCI reports were launched today by Minister of State, at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Willie O'Dea, T.D.'The social welfare system fails women as it denies them full independence' said Mary Kelly Chairperson of the…
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16. The National Women’s Council of Ireland urges women to VOTE NO in the Citizenship Referendum
Excerpt: …A clear message was sent to the government today that women will not be scapegoated in the up-coming referendum on Citizenship. ''This referendum has sent out an irresponsible message at the expense of women and children and we are calling all women to vote no on June 11th '', said…
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Excerpt: …The EU Presidency turned its attention to tackling Violence Against Women in Dublin Castle today. With a focus on women's human rights, the two-day conference is providing a forum, for representatives from 25 countries, to prioritise actions to increase the safety of women and to hold violent men accountable.The National…
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18. ‘If women are not written in, they are counted out !’
Excerpt: …The 'What Women Want!' seminar in Dundalk yesterday heard from many women in the Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Cavan areas, about their difficulties in gaining access to welfare supports. The seminar was organised by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), with support from a large focus group of organisations…
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Excerpt: …With a firm focus on the up-coming Local Elections on June 11th, 2004 - the National Women's Council of Ireland launched its manifesto 'Making Women's Voices Heard' in Dundalk this afternoon. The manifesto and the issues it highlights were positively received by a large and varied audience in the Fairways…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …With a firm focus on the up-coming Local Elections on June 11th, 2004 - the National Women's Council of Ireland launched its manifesto 'Making Women's Voices Heard' in Galway this afternoon.The manifesto and the issues it highlights were positively received by a large and varied audience in City Hall.Representatives from…
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