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1. NWCI Submission on Local Economic and Community Plans
Excerpt: …In response to a call to support the Department of Housing, Community, Planning and Local Government to develop guidelines to monitor, review and implement Local Economic and Community plans, NWCI made a submission in April 2017. Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) are now established in all local authority areas and…
Section: Latest News
2. Pension equality for older women
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently holding workshops with older women in Cahirciveen on pension equality. The workshops are being organised with the National Collective Community based Womens Networks and their local branches; South West Kerry Womens Association and with funding from the Community Foundation of Ireland . Two workshops have taken place in…
Section: Newsflash
3. New National Women’s Strategy must be a key turning point for women’s equality in Ireland
Excerpt: …Speaking at the launch of the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2016-2020, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the new Strategy and called for all Government departments to get on board to ensure the included aims are realised, and said that anything less than equality is unacceptable.…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …As the Citizens’ Assembly voted 64% for abortion to be available with no restriction as to reasons, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (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: Latest News
5. NWCI welcomes broad recognition that the 8th amendment does not work
Excerpt: …As the Citizens’ Assembly voted to replace Art. 43.3.3. of the Irish Consitution with a new constitutional provision that would give exclusive powers to the Oireachtas to legislate on this matter, the National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomed the recognition that change is needed to respond to the needs of…
Section: Latest News
6. Women in Ireland deserve a state of the art, independent National Maternity Hospital
Excerpt: …In response to the media reports surrounding the planned new National Maternity Hospital, Niamh Allen, Head of Development, NWCI said, “NWCI is still very concerned that no solution was found for the new National Maternity Hospital that would not involve the ownership and close co-operation of a religious order. This…
Section: Latest News
7. NWCI is currently recruiting for Policy Assistant, Women’s Health
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180 member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations. NWCI is currently recruiting for Policy Assistant, Women’s Health This…
Section: Latest News
8. It stops now - NWCI launches European campaign
Excerpt: …On 5 April NWCI launched It Stops Now the campaign of our new EU project Ending Sexual Harassment in Third Level Education (ESHTE). The event took place in the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin. There was great support and interest with representatives from student unions, universities and colleges around…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) are now established in all local authority areas to oversee and plan for the long-term strategic development and integration of community supports in their areas. At the same time, local authorities have assumed a more involved role in the broader economic development of their areas.…
Section: Publications
10. NWCI welcomes union agreement with FAI on issues of concern for women’s team
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the agreement with the FAI on issues of concern for the Ireland women’s soccer team, and calls for increased investment across the board for women’s sport. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the news that an agreement of all issues…
Section: Latest News
11. Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Association of Ireland
Excerpt: …Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is a newly formed, not for profit organisation (CHY – 19635) that aims to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after. The organisation was formed by a group of bereaved parents who supported…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Established in 1994, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland's leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. All of our work is underscored by our commitment to combating social injustice.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Women in Touch is a peer led social support group made up of women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet on a weekly basis (Tuesdays) at our local Family Resource Centre. The group was established in April, 2009 and many of the original members are still part of the…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23. Our vision is a world where LGBT+ young people are equal, safe and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …MAMs is 230 members nationally and internationally and growing. The group started by a simple cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other Mothers Artists Makers. They campaign on specific issues of isolation, marginalisation, and disproportionate economic impact experienced by women in the creative industries as a result…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Exchange House Ireland provides Traveller specific, professional, front-line services in Ireland. This is a “best practice” model. They are the largest Traveller specific service provider in the country.
Section: Our Members
17. We need a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and violence in Third Level Education
Excerpt: …• Over 30 per cent of students in Ireland reported feeling sexually harassed or intimidated while in their current educational institution. • 16 per cent of students having experienced some form of unwanted sexual experience . The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is delighted to announce the launch of…
Section: Latest News
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…
Section: Publications
19. NWCI welcomes the Concluding Observations of the CEDAW Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which arise as a consequence of Ireland’s examination under the Convention in early 2017. In its remarks, the CEDAW Committee acknowledges the positive aspects of Ireland's compliance…
Section: Latest News
20. Ireland bottom of the European league when it comes to paid maternity leave
Excerpt: …A report today by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella organisation of Britain's trade unions, found that Ireland is bottom of the European league for paid maternity leave. Responding to this report, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for the new National Women’s Strategy to address the…
Section: Latest News
