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1. Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights
Excerpt: …The Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights is the first of its kind and was launched by the International Association for Women's Mental Health as part of the 7th World Congress on Women's Mental Health that took place in Dublin, 6-9 March 2017. The declaration has been endorsed by the World…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, NWCI hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health, in particular women's reproductive rights, as part of the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental health. At the event, the International Association for Women’s Mental Health unveiled the ‘Dublin…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health and wellbeing, which saw the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on reproductive rights unveiled by the International Association on Women’s Mental Health. The Dublin Declaration was…
Section: Latest News
4. Out of Silence - NWCI launches first ever film on women’s mental health in Ireland
Excerpt: …“There’s an expectation that women are more comfortable discussing their feelings. I never did that.” Grace “I wanted to not be pregnant anymore, or not be me anymore, or not be here anymore.” BethAnne “I just feel so sorry for her, and I’m so happy that I’m not that girl…
Section: Latest News
5. Opportunity for Ireland to lead the way on Women’s Mental Health
Excerpt: …• Depression and anxiety are more than twice as prevalent amongst women than men. • 1 in 5 women experience some form of domestic violence in Ireland which has huge implications for women’s mental and physical health. • Ireland has the highest rate for child suicide of girls in Europe.…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today presented to the Citizen’s Assembly, highlighting the reasons we need to repeal the 8th amendment, and outlining NWCI’s recommendation for a model that would combine a period of abortion on request with abortion in exceptional circumstances. Presenting to the Assembly, Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
7. Recommendations for Legislative Amendments: Domestic Violence Bill 2017
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes the new measures to be introduced in the Domestic Violence Bill 2017, and the fact that Ireland is moving towards ratification of the Istanbul Convention. NWCI welcome in particular the enhanced protection of and support for victims when they are going to court, the removal of the barrier…
Section: Publications
8. NWCI welcomes recognition of Traveller ethnicity
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the official recognition of ethnic status for the Traveller community in Ireland 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…
Section: Latest News
9. Welcome to eight new NWCI group members
Excerpt: …We have had a great start to the year with a record of eight groups joining NWCI since the start of 2017. This sends a strong message that women across Ireland are standing up and working hard to ensure women’s equality becomes central to Irish public life. Irish Farmer’s Association…
Section: Latest News
10. NWCI invited to present to the Citizen’s Assembly
Excerpt: …NWCI has been invited to address the Citizen's Assembly when it next meets on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March 2017. NWCI's Director, Orla O'Connor, will outline why our members believe the 8th Amendment must be repealed. The Citizen's Assembly is streamed live on their website, and NWCI (@NWCI) will…
Section: Latest News
11. NWCI has welcomed the publication of important new Domestic Violence Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, published at the start of February. The Bill will be an important step towards Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). The Bill is a strong recognition…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, NWCI launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 -2020. We used the important day to call on women to engage with the Department of Justice and…
Section: Latest News
13. NWCI address UN CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was in Geneva last week, for Ireland's first examination in over a decade by the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women (CEDAW). Prior to travelling, NWCI released our Shadow Report a parallel report to the official…
Section: Latest News
14. NWCI launches exciting new EU Project seeking to combat campus sexual harassment and violence
Excerpt: …NWCI is excited to head up a new EU-funded project which aims to prevent and combat Sexual Harassment & Violence affecting women in Third Level Education. The 'ESHTE' Project will launch on the 5th April which will also see the launch of the 'It Stops Now' Campaign and Website. …
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …I thank the Committee for the opportunity to deliver this joint statement, on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI); the leading women’s organisation in Ireland and coordinator of the Shadow Report, non-governmental organisations who have contributed to the shadow report and NGOs who have submitted directly to…
Section: Latest News
16. NWCI addresses CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights
Excerpt: …For the first time in over a decade, Ireland is being examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O’Connor, addressed the CEDAW Committee, highlighting issues such as childcare and pay; women in…
Section: Latest News
17. Government to be examined by the UN on women’s rights
Excerpt: …For the first time in ten years, the Irish Government will be examined by the United Nations, under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O’Connor, will today make a presentation to the…
Section: Latest News
18. NWCI welcomes publication of new Domestic Violence Bill
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, which will pave the way for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI believes that the New National Women's Strategy and Action Plan 2017 - 2020 offers a critical opportunity to effectively leverage current and future policies and programmes to achieve the transformative change needed to ensure that Ireland becomes a more equal country. Renewed focus and innovation must be applied to…
Section: Publications
20. Irish Government’s record on women’s rights under the UN microscope
Excerpt: …Ireland’s record on the protection and promotion of women’s rights will be under the microscope of the United Nations in Geneva this February, when the Irish Government will be examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The National Women’s Council of Ireland…
Section: Latest News
