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1. National Women’s Council issues formal complaint over Hook’s comments
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today issued formal complaints over comments made by Newstalk’s George Hook on sexual violence and ‘personal responsibility.’ NWCI also welcomed the decision by Dalata Hotels to end their commercial relationship with Newstalk. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI today made a complaint…
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2. Getting Women on Board: Time for quotas to increase the number of women on boards
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a high profile “Getting Women on Board” event in the Mansion House. Following the publication of NWCI’s “Better Boards” handbook in 2015, the event examined how to accelerate the pace of change, and increase the numbers of women on private company…
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3. Pension Campaign Poster Easy to Read
Excerpt: …This easy to read poster was prepared by Inclusion Ireland and proof-read by experts through experience.
Section: Publications
4. NWCI welcomes National Maternity Hospital agreement
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of services. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Women must be able to…
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5. NWCI is hiring! We’re recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer
Excerpt: …NWCI is hiring! We're recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a good understanding of women’s equality, are a strong communicator, can build…
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6. NWCI Guide to lobbying for pension equality
Excerpt: …This resource was developed by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) following engagement over many years with women negatively impacted by the pensions system and a series of workshops with women in Kerry and Cork affected by pension inequality. Both the workshops and this resource were made possible by…
Section: Publications
7. NWCI calls for greater recognition for women in sport
Excerpt: …As the Women’s Rugby World Cup draws to a close, the National Women’s Council of Ireland today called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “As the curtain closes on what was the most watched Women’s Rugby World Cup yet, NWCI…
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8. Domestic Violence should be treated as a criminal offence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the United Nations Committee Against Torture’s (UNCAT) recommendations in relation to amending the Domestic Violence Bill to include a specific criminal offence of domestic violence that encompasses physical and psychological abuse committed within a relationship. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said,…
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9. Apology does not address sexist and misogynistic language
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the apology in the Sunday Times, in response to Kevin Myers article “Sorry ladies, equal pay has to be earned”' is completely unacceptable. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The article clearly displayed discriminatory views on both gender and religious grounds,…
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10. Stronger Action Needed from Government to Reduce Gender Gaps in Companies in Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland today (24.07.17) called for stronger action from Government to reduce gender gaps in Ireland for public and private companies. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: ‘‘In the last week, we have seen details published in relation to gender gaps…
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11. Greater representation on Public Participation Network
Excerpt: …The Public Participation Network (PPN) is an independent umbrella organisation and network that provides a voice for all community and voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups throughout the country. It is the main link for local authorities to connect with these three pillars. It enables the nomination of groups onto…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The National Planning Framework – “Ireland 2040 – Our Plan” – will set a new strategic planning and development context for the Ireland and all its regions in the period between now and 2040, setting a strategic, high-level framework for the co-ordination of a range of national, regional and local…
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13. Call for equality for women in the pension system - NWCI workshops
Excerpt: …NWCI has organised a series of workshops on pension equality in Cork and Kerry working with our members and key stakeholders. The project aimed to engage and empower older women to advocate for direct personal access to pensions that take into account the important role women play in providing unpaid…
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14. NWCI welcomes recommendations of Citizens Assembly report
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomed the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive healthcare, sexual health and relationship education and the improvement of…
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15. We are recruiting for a Communications Assistant
Excerpt: …This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you are an excellent communicator, have good IT and organisational skills, and are interested in working with a leading national women’s organisations, we want you!…
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16. Feminists are everywhere - literally!
Excerpt: …Feminists are everywhere was the title of our very successful AGM morning event that brought together over 150 members and supporters on the 8th June 2017 to discuss key issues for women's equality. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald gave the keynote address, which was followed by…
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17. NWCI welcomes strong mandate for the Special Oireachtas Committee to repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomes the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive healthcare, sexual health and relationship education and the improvement of…
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Excerpt: …Women predominately rely on State Pensions to provide an income in their older years. Yet for a number of reasons, both historical and current, women continue to have less access to State Pensions then men. Currently 84% of those receiving a full State contributory pension are men; women continue to…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …At the National Economic Dialogue, 27- 28 June 2017, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2018 as an opportunity to showcase its commitment to women’s equality by closing the gender pension gap. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “In the lead up to Budget 2018, one of the…
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Excerpt: …Ahead of the first meeting of the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Committee to put women at the centre of their discussions, and for Minister Simon Harris to name a date for the…
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