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1. “Women Rising”- It’s Time for All Voices to be Heard
Excerpt: …At the launch of our “Women Rising” Manifesto today, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) are bringing together candidates and voters to discuss the issues that matter for women at a Local and European level, in the first of a series of café-style events aimed at promoting a key women’s…
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2. One year on, the State must deliver on its promise of justice for Magdalenes
Excerpt: …One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to Magdalene survivors and his acknowledgement of State involvement in the incarceration of the women, National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on the State to deliver on its promises to provide full restorative justice for the surviving women without further delay. Rachel…
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3. NWCI Position on Paternity Leave
Excerpt: …NWCI are in favour of - Paternity or Partner Leave of 2 weeks with potential to rise to one month in the future. - This should be in addition to the existing 26 weeks Maternity Leave. - We are also in favour of moving from the current entitlement of 18…
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4. #NWCISoapBox: a chance for women to say it as it is.
Excerpt: …This International Women’s Day, Saturday the 8th of March, National Women’s Council of Ireland intend to replicate the fire and passion of earlier feminists with a pop up Soap Box in O’Connell Street, Dublin. To date women from all walks of life including comedian Tara Flynn, feminist campaigner Ailbhe Smyth,…
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5. Text STEP to 50300 to donate €2
Excerpt: … Our Support The Equality Plan (STEP) text fundraiser is being run to help generate funds for our 'Women Rising' campaign. For far too long Ireland has been known for the lack of gender equality in its political decision making with women account for just 25 % of all elected…
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6. A Parliament Of All Talents - Building A Women Friendly Oireachtas
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Excerpt: …“A Parliament of all Talents: Building a Women-friendly Oireachtas” will be launched today, Tuesday 4th of March, by National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), with a call for the government to implement a number of key recommendations highlighted in their study, to ensure that the Oireachtas becomes the symbolic, and…
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8. It’s time to make childcare affordable for all
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes today’s news that Minister Frances Fitzgerald will, this year, facilitate a review of state investment to support parents who need childcare. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland said, “Women have been telling us for years that childcare is unaffordable and inaccessible.…
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9. One year on, the State must deliver on its promise of justice for Magdalenes
Excerpt: …One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s apology to Magdalene survivors and his acknowledgement of State involvement in the incarceration of the women, National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on the State to deliver on its promises to provide full restorative justice for the surviving women without further delay. Rachel…
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10. Ruhama are seeking a part time Housing and Social Welfare Intern
Excerpt: …Ruhama are seeking Housing and Social Welfare Intern for 9 Months, part time internship. 21 hours per week (flexible working hours during office hours negotiable). Ruhama is frontline NGO that has been supporting women affected by prostitution including victims of sex trafficking for 25 years. We provide a broad range…
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Excerpt: …The Aim of this Research The National Women’s Council of Ireland youth initiative, the Y Factor, are seeking a suitably qualified researcher(s) to undertake research on young women and labour market activation, looking at unemployment, emigration and issues of precarious work, with a particular focus on the impact of the…
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Excerpt: …NWCI staff members receive a basic salary plus 5% payment towards their defined contribution pension. The salaries associated with posts are outlined as follows; Assistants €28,700 – €36,900 Officers €37,925 - €46,125 Co-ordinators €47,150 - €56,375 Head of €54,325 - €69,700 Director/CEO …
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13. Your Health Matters – Building Positive Attitudes to Young Women and their Health
Excerpt: …Congratulations to The Y Factor’s prize winner, Tara, for her blog entry on her experience with healthcare services. And thanks to all the young people who contributed to our campaign by sharing their experiences with us. Tara’s blog can be read on our website, where you can also find out more about…
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14. Save The Date: GenCon – a national conference for Femsocs co-hosted by The Y Factor and the USI
Excerpt: …One the first day of International Women’s Week, Saturday 1st March at NUI Galway, the USI and The Y Factor will jointly hold a conference aimed at feminist societies in 3rd level institutions across the country. The purpose of this conference is to bring femsocs together to discuss and explore…
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15. Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon
Excerpt: …Thank you to the NWCI team who joined us in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon. We had a good day, got some exercise and fresh air, raised awareness of who we are and what we do and did a little fundraising to help support our work for equality.
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Excerpt: …NWCI received a generous donation during January from an anonymous source, so we would like to say that we are sincerely grateful and hope this message reaches this kind person. Donations and support from people are what helps keep our organisation going and continuing to work for women’s rights, so…
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Excerpt: …To all our members, our AGM is planned for 6th June, please keep the date free in your diary. Check out our newsflash next month, or our website for further details in the coming weeks.
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18. NWCI Blog: Female Powerlifters Take Home the Gold
Excerpt: …Arlette Bomahou, whose mother is from Togo, is 38 years of age, competes in the 90kg+ category and lives in Sandyford with her boyfriend Ciaran. She decided to represent the Irish team for the Powerlifting World Championship in Glasgow last month and received her first World title in the 90kg…
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19. Nollaig na mBan publication: Inspiring Women, Inspiring Stories
Excerpt: …This publication looks at the lives of 14 Irish women, all daughters, many of them mothers and through their eyes tells how life has changed for women since the Irish people voted by referendum to join the EU in 1973. By telling the story of these women we hope to illustrate how much has…
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Excerpt: …Women's Aid is a leading national organisation that has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women and children since 1974. We provide support and information through our National Freephone Helpline and one to one support services to women experiencing emotional, physical, sexual or financial abuse by a…
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