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1. Paid paternity and paid parental leave are crucial to share care work more equally
Excerpt: …In response to Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Minister of State for Equality’s, comments on RTE Prime Time yesterday, NWCI welcomes the government’s plan to introduce two weeks paid paternity leave but highlights that it will be equally important to introduce paid parental leave. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Justice for Magdalenes Research (JFMR), the National Women’s Council of Ireland, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and Amnesty International (Ireland) today called on the government to honour the promise it made to Magdalene survivors in June 2013, to implement all of Mr Justice John Quirke’s recommendations for a Magdalene restorative justice scheme. Criticising…
Section: Latest News
4. NWCI welcomes Government proposals to tackle childcare crisis
Excerpt: …In response to media reports, NWCI today welcomes new proposals to make childcare more affordable but urges the Government to take action immediately rather than setting up another cross-departmental committee. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland, said, “Action on making quality childcare more accessible and affordable is…
Section: Latest News
5. NWCI welcomes Terms of Reference of Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomes the Government announcement of the terms of reference of an Independent Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes from 1922-1998. Orla O'Connor, Director of NWCI said, ‘NWCI has campaigned with survivors of mother and baby homes and their families to insure…
Section: Latest News
6. On Nollaig na mBan, NWCI publish our New Year’s Poll Results
Excerpt: …A massive thank you to the hundreds of people who participated in NWCI’s New Year’s Poll! Nollaig na mBan faoi mhaise daoibh – we hope you all have a fabulous Women’s Christmas! If you were one of those who participated in our poll, consider becoming a member of NWCI and…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Cultúr Migrants Centre is a community development organisation working with migrants in Co. Meath.
Section: Our Members
8. Decisions surrounding women’s health have no place in courts
Excerpt: …In response to media reports that a pregnant woman is being kept on life supports machines against the wishes of her family, Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI, said, “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family today. Once more we can see the horrendous situation that women and their families are…
Section: Latest News
9. Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington’s three conditions for working with NUI Galway.
Excerpt: …The president of NUI Galway has invited Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington to help him put right the University’s shocking imbalance of women in senior posts. Dr Sheehy Skeffington would really welcome this possibility and feels she could contribute a lot because of her own experience fighting her case. However she…
Section: Latest News
10. Women Shaping Europe: Resources
Excerpt: …Following on from Women Shaping Europe, please see the below presentations and resources. Click on the link to open each presentation: EAPN - Europe 2020 and the European Semester EIGE and the Gender Equality Index Alice Mary's Europe presentation European Funding - Immigrant Council of Ireland FRA Presentation …
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the appointment of Noirin O'Sullivan as the first woman to be appointed as Commissioner of An Garda Siochana. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said 'Commissioner O'Sullivan's appointment is a significant and historic moment for women in Ireland and she presents an important role…
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12. Hard work and commitment needed to smash concrete ceiling
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Equality Tribunal ruling in the case of Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington and says the ruling needs to prompt a conversation around changing predominantly male corporate culture. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The figures which came out during the case taken…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Through The Looking Glass: A Guide To Empowering Young People to Become Advocates for Gender Equality
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …The Bethany Survivors' Campaign and Survivors of Protestant Children's Institutions met Wednesday 12 November 2014 with James Reilly TD Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Children's Minister James Reilly rejected a request from survivors to include the Westbank Orphanage and other Protestant institutions in the proposed Mother & Baby homes…
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Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) have responded with great concern to the publication of the Garda Inspectorate Report. NWCI have said that even a cursory glance at the findings has shown a glaring need for a thorough review into how domestic and sexual violence is investigated by An Garda…
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Excerpt: …Only a five minute walk from the Luas, in the heart of Smithfield, NWCI offers professional and affordable meeting room facilities. Our self-contained room is versatile, quiet and can accommodate up to 25 people comfortably. Our room is available 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and is available for hire by the…
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17. A space and a voice for all women: NWCI providing central space for Feminist change in Ireland
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland’s new offices were today officially opened by Minister for Justice and Equality and former NWCI Chair, Frances Fitzgerald. The opening was a celebration of the strength of feminism in Ireland, forty-one years after the foundation of NWCI and recognition of the continuing struggle for women’s…
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18. NWCI stands alongside survivors of symphysiotomy in their search for truth and justice
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland today added their voice of support for Survivors of Symphysiotomy in their search for redress and justice. The government this morning announced an unjust redress scheme for symphysiotomy survivors The time limits being enforced under the scheme are unprecedented, unreasonable and unworkable. Women must submit…
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Excerpt: …Most men celebrate and respect women – they don’t control them. Good men protect and care for children. Today men are proudly standing up and declaring zero tolerance on domestic violence of any kind. It’s time to help make Ireland the safest place for women and children. National Women's Council…
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20. National Women’s Council of Ireland Statement on Mairia Cahill and survivors of sexual violence
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) support Mairia Cahill and commend her bravery in sharing her story. We support Mairia, and all victims of rape and sexual assault in their search for justice. Mairia Cahill’s case shines a spotlight on UN Resolution 1325 and the particular vulnerabilities of women in…
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