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1. NWCI calls for big numbers to attend the most important March for Choice yet
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the public to support the most important March for Choice yet. Orla O’Connor, NWCI Director, said, “NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations will be joining the March for Choice this Saturday, to show our support for women who…
Section: Latest News
2. Welcome Five New Group Members!
Excerpt: …The last five months have been very busy and we are delighted to announce that five New Groups Members have joined NWCI: The Shona Project helps young Irish girls through all the challenges associated with growing up in Ireland today. The website for girls shares inspirational content, celebrates difference and…
Section: Latest News
3. Women working in Equality, Technology & Community Education - Meet Sonya Doherty and An Cosán!
Excerpt: …Meet Sonya Doherty, a graduate of An Cosán’s Technology courses, who is now working with An Cosán’s Tech Army as a Digital Pathways Learner Support Educator. The Tech Army is an important step to leadership and employment in STEM for graduates of An Cosán’s technology programmes. Graduates partner with more…
Section: Newsflash
4. An Update from Group Member i-Smile
Excerpt: …Based in Mulhuddart Dublin, i-Smile works on increasing the participation for women from migrant and refugee background in mainstream society, enabling them to enjoy the social, financial and legal inclusion they need to smile for a positive future. Find them on Facebook and Twitter. i-Smile at the VHI Women’s Mini-marathon, June…
Section: Newsflash
5. NWCI Submission on the Health Service Capacity Review
Excerpt: …Our submission focuses on issues relating to the health needs of women in the Capacity Review. The first part of this submission outlines why attention to women’s health needs is important in the context of the Capacity Review. The second part responds to the questions posed in the consultation paper.
Section: Publications
6. NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the run up to the Eighth Amendment referendum
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the facts, raise their concerns, and listen to women’s voices. Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
7. NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the facts, raise their concerns,…
Section: Latest News
8. Budget 2018 must close the gender pensions gap
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) yesterday launched its 2018 Pre Budget Submission, “Value for Money and Money for Values”, calling on the Government to tackle the deep inequalities women face in the pension system and to increase investment in affordable childcare. To launch the submission, NWCI held a…
Section: Latest News
9. Value for Money and Money for Values: Making the national budget work for women
Section: Publications
10. Newstalk should issue guidelines for broadcasters
Excerpt: …Commenting on the news that George Hook has stepped down, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said today that Newstalk must still take measures to counter the negative impact of George Hook’s victim blaming, and to issue guidelines for their broadcasters for discussing and reporting on domestic and sexual…
Section: Latest News
12. Making Women Count in Budget 2017
Excerpt: …In the lead-up to Budget 2018, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched a report which sets out for government how it can follow through on its commitments to tackle inequality with national finances. At an important seminar ‘Towards Gender Responsive Budgeting in Ireland’, NWCI presented a model…
Section: Latest News
13. Women’s Aid is recruiting a Manager of Services
Excerpt: …Women’s Aid is now recruiting to fill the following full-time permanent position: Manager of Services (Ref: Mgr. S) The Manager will develop and manage the Women’s Aid Dublin based One to One Support and Outreach Service, Court Accompaniment Service, Dolphin House Support and Referral Service and the High Risk Support…
Section: Latest News
14. National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes decision to suspend Hook
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the decision to suspend George Hook while an investigation into his victim blaming comments is ongoing. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The decision to suspend George Hook following his unacceptable and dangerous comments is a welcome one. It shows that…
Section: Latest News
15. We are hiring! NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy. DEADLINE EXTENDED - new deadline: 20th October 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, have experience…
Section: Latest News
16. 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…
Section: Latest News
17. 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…
Section: Latest News
18. 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
19. 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…
Section: Latest News
20. 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…
Section: Latest News
