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1. DVR Domestic Violence Resource
Excerpt: …To provide support to women who are/have been subjected to domestic violence and abuse.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (Tuesday, 21 January 2020) launched their Feminist Ireland manifesto, saying pre-election give aways provide no solutions, and instead called on general election candidates to show their commitment to women’s equality by signing up to its ten key asks. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This election has the…
Section: Latest News
3. Will the 33rd Dail have a record number of women elected?
Excerpt: …With the 2020 General Election set for Saturday February 8, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today criticised the bigger political parties for not doing enough to ensure an increased number of women elected to the 33rd Dail. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “When it comes to women running…
Section: Latest News
4. NWCI Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop to step down for general election
Excerpt: …NWCI today announced Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop will step down, to allow her to run as a candidate for Fine Gael in Dublin South West in the general election. Sarah Benson, Deputy Chairperson will represent the role of Chair until a new election to the board at our Annual General…
Section: Latest News
5. NWCI pays tribute to Marian Finucane
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland mourns the loss of one of Ireland’s most respected and admired feminists. Ní fheicimid a leithéidí arís! Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said: “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Marian Finucane. We express our deepest condolences to…
Section: Latest News
6. New dates announced for free Employment Law Advice Clinic for Women
Excerpt: …Experiencing difficulties at work? Need help? The National Women’s Council of Ireland and Community Law and Mediation are establishing a new free employment law advice clinic for women. The Clinic's mission is centred on ensuring that every woman has the right to economic fairness, equal opportunity, and dignity in the…
Section: Latest News
7. Ireland still does not have the women-centred abortion service people voted for
Excerpt: …As the first year of legal abortion provision for women in Ireland comes to a close, the Abortion Working Group, chaired by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and made up of 23 groups working together to ensure safe access to abortion, today raised urgent concerns about the current…
Section: Latest News
8. NWCI Submission on a Legal Framework for Abortion in Northern Ireland
Excerpt: …NWCI submission on a legal framework for abortion in Northern Ireland calling for woman-centred and inclusive legislation which facilitates universal access to safe, legal and local abortion care services.
Section: Publications
9. Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women calls for Domestic Homicide Reviews
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, an independent network of 18 grassroots and national organisations, will hold an important seminar, this Friday 6 December 2019, with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris as a keynote speaker. The Observatory calls for Domestic Homicide Reviews to be put on a legislative basis Sarah…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …As counting for the by-elections gets underway, #FemFest, Ireland’s largest gathering of young women organised by the National Women’s Council of Ireland was held today (30.11.19) in Dublin. #FemFest heard how mental health, reproductive health and inclusive sex education came out of an NWCI survey of young women as their most important issues. Opened by Derry…
Section: Latest News
11. Women’s Mental Health Network presents Gender Based Violence and Women’s Mental Health
Excerpt: …On the 29th November, 2019, the National Women's Council of Ireland with St Patrick's Mental Health Services hosted the fourth meeting of the Women's Mental Health Network. The event, entitled 'Gender Based Violence and Women's Mental Health', coincided with a NWCI members and friends meeting and was organised in support of the 16 Days…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Coinciding with the 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women, the Women’s Mental Health Network – a collaboration between St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and the National Women’s Council of Ireland - today hosts a sold-out event exploring the impact of gender-based violence on women’s mental health. One in…
Section: Latest News
13. New data shows little improvement in poverty among lone parents
Excerpt: …NWCI has called on Government to address the unacceptably high levels of poverty among lone parents in response to the publication of data by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today (28.11.19) showing that 33.5 per cent of lone parents are at risk of poverty. New data from the Survey on…
Section: Latest News
14. NWCI launch online campaign on women’s mental health
Excerpt: …Women’s inequality should come with a mental health warning, say the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today as they launched a new online campaign on women’s mental health. Running over three days, the awareness campaign aims to highlight the impact gender inequalities have on women’s mental health. Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
15. “Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government”
Excerpt: …NWCI have launched research exploring women's under representation in local government. This was carried out by Dr Pauline Cullen and Claire McGing. It was kindly supported by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Section: Publications
16. NWCI launches new research “Women Beyond the Dail: More Women in Local Government”
Excerpt: …Women represent just 24% of councillors elected to local government in Ireland, and we need gender quotas implemented now to increase this by the next local elections in 2024. This is one of the key recommendations from new research launched today by the National Women’s Council of Ireland, calling for…
Section: Latest News
17. Learning from the 2018 Together for Yes campaign
Excerpt: …This report provides an overview of the learnings and lessons from the campaign.
Section: Publications
18. Women’s Mental Health Information
Excerpt: …Women’s experiences, including their caring roles, experiences of violence and abuse, and body image pressures, can impact their mental health. If you’ve been affected by any of these issues you can find information and guidance on HSE yourmentalhealth.ie and https://www.nwci.ie/womens_mental_health_support 16% of women in Ireland are at probable risk of depression during their…
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Excerpt: …#WomensMentalHealth Campaign: When you care for others it can be harder to mind yourself If you’ve been affected by any of these issues you can find information and guidance on HSE yourmentalhealth.ie and https://www.nwci.ie/womens_mental_health_support In NWCI, we know that mental health is a central issue in women’s lives. In our work…
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20. Women’s Mental Health Support
Excerpt: …You can find information and guidance below on supports for women's mental health. Your GP can be your first contact if you have concerns about your mental health. HSE www.yourmentalhealth.ie YourMentalHealth Information Line. Available 24 hours, call Freephone 1800 742 444 The Samaritans Emotional support to anyone in distress or…
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