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1. 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…
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2. 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…
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3. 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 …
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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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5. 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…
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Excerpt: …Through The Looking Glass: A Guide To Empowering Young People to Become Advocates for Gender Equality
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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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9. 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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10. 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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12. 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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13. Small steps on child benefit but need for long term investment in childcare
Excerpt: …While welcoming some measures in Budget 2015, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today raised concerns around the lack of long term, sustainable childcare investment. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the €5 increase in child benefit as a partial recognition of the cost of living increases for…
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14. Report highlights urgent need to address growing income inequality between women and men
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland strongly welcomes the report by by the ESRI and the equality authority ‘The Gender Impact of Tax and Benefit Changes : A Microsimulation Approach’ which highlights the greater loss of income for women over the years of the economic crises. “This confirms the analysis consistently…
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15. NWCI Speech at the Catholic Girl Guides of Ireland Chief Commissioner Award
Excerpt: …Thank you Firstly, thank you to the Catholic Girl Guides for inviting me. Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland to address this inspiring event with your Chief Commissioner Awardees. I feel very honoured to be here to join in the celebration with you all - Guides, parents, families…
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16. NCCWN Petition: Don’t silence women’s voices!
Excerpt: …Funding to National Collective of Community Based Women's Networks is under threat post 2014, which could mean the closure of 17 NCCWN women's projects. Please show your support for the NCCWN by signing their petition.
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Excerpt: …The 8th Amendment has proven to place women’s lives in danger, and to be a source of discrimination against women in Ireland. Giving the same status and rights to a woman and a foetus continuously puts women’s lives and health in danger. Our VESSEL text fundraiser is being run to…
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18. Ireland is at a crossroads - we only move forward if we move forward together.
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched their Pre-Budget Submission, calling on the Government to consider the social and economic impact on low and middle income earners, particularly women, before making any Budget decisions. Alice Mary Higgins, Policy Officer at NWCI said, “Budget 2015 takes place in a changing…
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Excerpt: …The choices being made in Budget 2015 are not simply about how to balance, where to cut, and what to protect. They are about our direction and priorities as a nation.This Budget takes place in a changing landscape. Budget 2015 is an opportunity to invest in our people, our social…
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20. Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment: We need an immediate referendum
Excerpt: …Last October, twelve women's and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has had on women in Ireland, and calling for its repeal. Shortly afterwards, the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment was launched. On Saturday 06 September in the Gresham Hotel the…
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