Page 65 of 169 pages. ‹ First < 63 64 65 66 67 > Last ›
1. Major study reveals body image insecurities are holding women in Ireland back
Excerpt: …Results of the “Looking Glass Survey” published today by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) and Ignite Research, show that while women have confidence in their ability to lead, body image insecurities are holding them back. • A worrying 41% of Irish women reported to being unhappy or…
Section: Latest News
2. Capital Investment Plan must deliver on employment, equality and environmental standards
Excerpt: …Responding to the Government's publication of a 'Building for Recovery' plan, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today emphasised the importance of a joined up approach and strong social clauses. Speaking today, Alice-Mary Higgins Policy Officer with NWCI, stated “While investment in our national infrastructure is to be welcomed,…
Section: Latest News
3. NWCI calls for strengthening of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication today of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill that aims to strengthen our laws on tackling all forms of violence against women and girls, however is very concerned at the significant gaps to protect victims of sexual violence. Jacqueline Healy,…
Section: Latest News
4. Childcare, Violence against Women, Decent Work: Turn it around for women in Budget 2016
Excerpt: …Women’s economic situation has deteriorated significantly over recent years in Ireland. The Gender Pay Gap has widened from 12.6% to 14.4%. Women in couples lost 14% of their income during the recession compared to 9% for men. A majority of low paid workers are women with 50% of women workers…
Section: Latest News
5. 360 Degrees - Turn It Around for Women
Excerpt: …NWCI's Pre Budget Submission calls on the Government to turn it around for women in Budget 2016
Section: Publications
6. What women want – a Scandinavian childcare model
Excerpt: …Following extensive coverage in both national and local press over the weekend on Ireland’s current childcare crisis, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today reiterated its calls for the introduction of a Scandinavian childcare model in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Currently Ireland is spending between…
Section: Latest News
7. Budget 2016: Healthcare service must respond better to the needs of all women
Excerpt: …In a letter this week to the Minister for Health, Dr. Leo Varadkar, TD, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called for resourcing of initiatives in Budget 2016 for a health care service that responds better to the needs of all women in Ireland. Investment in Maternity Services…
Section: Latest News
8. Action Aid Campaign Training
Excerpt: …Are you under 30 and looking to make change in the world? Free Campaign Training for anyone interested in women’s rights, equality and change making! ActionAid is looking for eight dynamic young people to join a week of international campaign training, alongside a group of Swedish campaigners. Taking place in…
Section: Latest News
9. Irish Heart Foundation Red Alert Campaign
Excerpt: …Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in Ireland. There needs to be public awareness of this fact because women and men have different experiences of cardiovascular health, in diagnosis, treatment and health outcomes. Women’s symptoms relate to shoulder or abdominal pain, dyspnea, fatigue and nausea, whereas men’s…
Section: Latest News
10. Budget 360: Turn Things Around for Women
Excerpt: …NWCI will launch our 2016 Pre-Budget Submission on Monday September 14. Our submission will be available on our website from 9am that morning. Ireland simply cannot afford a budget which delivers more of the same or offers only small adjustment to our current course. Budget 2016 needs to radically turn…
Section: Latest News
11. NWCI calls on Minister Kelly to invest in women
Excerpt: …In a letter to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly, NWCI called for urgently-needed funding to be restored to women’s community groups in Budget 2016. Austerity and cutbacks over recent years have disseminated community development projects, in particular those working with women. We know from our…
Section: Latest News
12. NWCI welcomes new domestic violence bill
Excerpt: …The Heads of the new Bill on Domestic Violence were published by Minister Frances Fitzgerald in July, and NWCI welcomed the new measures to be introduced to protect women from domestic violence. 1 in 5 women in Ireland experience domestic violence and the new measures contained within the bill will…
Section: Latest News
13. NWCI Presentation at the National Economic Dialogue
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) presented at the National Economic Dialogue in mid July, where our Director, Orla O'Connor called on the Government to prioritise investment in essential public services and infrastructure, particularly childcare, and reduce inequalities between women and men in Budget 2016. Our key asks included…
Section: Latest News
14. NWCI Longford members meeting on putting women at the centre of local government planning
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a meeting with women's organisations from across the Midlands region, to explore women’s representation in local government in late June. The event was held in conjunction with our members, Longford Women’s Link and the Women's Manifesto Project, the National Collective of…
Section: Latest News
15. If we want flourishing communities, we must invest in women
Excerpt: …In a letter this week to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called for urgently-needed funding to be restored to women’s community groups in Budget 2016. Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Membership Development Officer with NWCI, said, “Austerity and cutbacks…
Section: Latest News
16. NWCI joins SIPTU in calling for the future of Ballymun’s Young Women’s Project to be secured
Excerpt: …Working with young women is central to NWCI’s work and the advancement of women’s equality in Ireland. Local projects, such as the Ballymun Young Women’s Project, that involve the direct participation of young women, is vital for the empowerment of women. NWCI wants to see this work continued and supports…
Section: Latest News
17. What women want to see in their #FeministFutures
Excerpt: …What do you want to see in your Feminist Futures? With this question NWCI started a discussion on social media a few days before our Annual General Meeting to inform the debate on the day. The response was phenomenal and over three days the Hashtag #FeministFutures was trending in Dublin…
Section: Latest News
18. NWCI calls for Budget 2016 to end the current childcare crisis
Excerpt: …In a letter sent to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for the introduction of an affordable quality childcare infrastructure, complemented by paid leave to reconcile work and family life, in Budget 2016. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
Section: Latest News
