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1. New Cabinet, same old gender imbalance
Excerpt: …Speaking following the announcement of the Ministers of State, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed its disappointment in the numbers of women appointed as Ministers and Ministers of State. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “With women appointed to just four senior Cabinet positions, this number remains the…
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3. Irish law subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the new case Whelan v. Ireland. The ruling finds that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and violated her rights to privacy. The Committee ruled that “by criminalising and prohibiting abortion…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Ireland’s budgetary process has long faced criticism for its opaque and complex nature. Recent reform aimed at providing for greater parliamentary participation and transparency are to be welcomed. In order to achieve equality, we must act purposefully. It requires weighing the benefits and costs of policies that would or could…
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5. Ireland is ready for changing its abortions laws
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the new case Whelan v. Ireland. The ruling finds that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and violated her rights to privacy. The Committee ruled…
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6. Sectioning of a young girl described as “concerning” by National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) described reports in the Irish Times of a girl who was refused an abortion, and subsequently sectioned as “extremely concerning.” Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This morning’s reports that a young girl was sectioned after requesting an abortion is an extremely concerning…
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7. Ellen O’Malley Dunlop elected as new NWCI Chairperson
Excerpt: …We are delighted to announce the election of Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as our new Chairperson at our AGM on 8 June 2017. Ellen succeeds Frances Byrne. She is a committed feminist. From 2006 – 2016 Ellen led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and raised awareness of the prevalence of sexual…
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8. NWCI announces Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as the newly elected Chairperson
Excerpt: …NWCI is delighted to announce the election of Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as our new Chairperson. Ellen is a committed feminist and succeeds Frances Byrne. From 2006 – 2016 Ellen led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and raised awareness of the prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland and lobbied tirelessly for…
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9. NWCI’s Annual Report 2016 - Feminist Agenda
Excerpt: …NWCI's Annual Report 2016 - Feminist Agenda provides an overview of our key events, initiatives and campaigns in 2016.
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10. NWCI gives first ever Awards for Outstanding Feminist Leadership and the NWCI Solidarity Award
Excerpt: …We have given the first ever NWCI Award for Outstanding Feminist Leadership to feminist activist and social justice campaigner, Gráinne Healy. NWCI also honoured the women and children who were incarcerated in religiously run, State funded institutions in Ireland with the NWCI Solidarity Award. The Award Ceremony took place as…
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11. Gráinne Healy to receive first ever NWCI Award for Outstanding Feminist Leadership
Excerpt: …As the new leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar, sets out his policy agenda, women and men from across Ireland are sharing why they are a feminist online using the hashtag #FeministsAreEverywhere. Their brilliant and powerful quotes are leading up to the National Women’s Council of Ireland’s (NWCI) AGM morning…
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Excerpt: …NWCI has today welcomed the statement of the Sisters of the Charity to remove the order from the ownership and governance of the new Maternity Hospital and St Vincent’s Healthcare Group. Orla O'Connor, Director, NWCI said, "We welcome the decision by the Sisters of Charity. NWCI with all our members…
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13. NWCI wins Social Media Award for Best Twitter - Non Profit
Excerpt: …We are delighted to win the #Sockies17 social media award for Best Twitter - Non Profit. NWCI received the award during the Sockies17 ceremony in the RDS on Thursday, 25 May 2017. We thank all of our members and followers for their ongoing support! To see the nominations and winners…
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14. Repealing the Eighth Amendment - NWCI holds successful members only meeting
Excerpt: …More than 50 NWCI group and individual members came together on the 16 May to discuss NWCI's position on repealing the Eighth Amendment and to share ideas how members can be involved in the campaign going forward. At the event, Leah Hoctor from the Centre for Reproductive Rights gave a…
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15. NWCI welcomes the launch of the new National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017 - 2020
Excerpt: …Ireland's new National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020: Creating a Better Society for All was launched on 3 May by Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD in Dublin Castle. Speaking at the launch, NWCI Director Orla O’Connor called for Government departments to get on board…
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16. We Own Our Hospitals: Rally for public ownership of the National Maternity Hospital
Excerpt: …A massive 2,000 people attended the "We Own Our Hospitals" rally, organised by NWCI, alongside Uplift and Parents for Choice, calling for the National Maternity Hospital to be kept in public ownership. The rally took place on Sunday May 7th, and ended with brilliant speeches from NWCI, Uplife, Parents for…
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17. NWCI welcomes recognition of Traveller ethnicity
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomed the official recognition of ethnic status for the Traveller community in Ireland on the 1st March as an important step towards improving the lives of Traveller women and ensuring equality for the Traveller community in this country. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The official State recognition of…
Section: Newsflash
18. NWCI welcomes Citizens Assembly vote
Excerpt: …As the Citizens’ Assembly voted 64% for abortion to be available with no restriction as to reasons during their last meeting, 23 April, NWCI hailed the vote as a historic step on the road to women’s equality, and said that political responsibility and leadership is now needed to provide for…
Section: Newsflash
19. Warm welcome to three new NWCI group members
Excerpt: …NWCI warmly welcomes three new group members, the Irish Penal Reform Trust, the Adoption Rights Alliance and The Union of Students (USI) in Ireland. The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT), set up in 1994, is Ireland's leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform…
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20. NWCI recommends amendments to Domestic Violence Bill 2017
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the new measures contained in the Domestic Violence Bill 2017, which was introduced to Seanad Éireann earlier this year and is expected to reach Committee Stage in the coming weeks. In particular we welcomed the enhanced protection of and support for victims when they are going to…
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