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1. Alliance from across Irish Society calls for Justice for Bethany Home Survivors
Excerpt: …Dear Editor, We the undersigned are writing to you to express our deep concern at the situation of the survivors of the Bethany Home, Rathgar, Dublin. We are aware that Justice Minister Alan Shatter and Minister of State Kathleen Lynch have met with representatives of the Bethany Survivors Group. They…
Section: Latest News
2. Violence Against Women: An Issue of Gender launched by Minister Frances Fitzgerald
Excerpt: …At the launch and publication of “Violence Against Women: An Issue of Gender: Highlighting the Role of Gender in Analysis and Response” today, the Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, chaired by National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for Ireland to sign, ratify and implement the Council of Europe…
Section: Latest News
3. NWCI and other NGOs call for the Christmas bonus to social welfare recipients to be restored
Excerpt: …NWCI, along with a number of TDs and non-governmental organisations have called for the Christmas bonus to social welfare recipients to be restored, saying it would be a “dividend to the most vulnerable in our society” as Ireland exited the EU-IMF bailout and a “welcome boost for the struggling retail…
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4. INAR - Irish Network Against Racism
Excerpt: …INAR is a network of anti racist groups in the community and nongovernmental sector in Ireland
Section: Our Members
5. NWCI Christmas Wishlist on social media
Excerpt: …Are you sick of being told how to drop a dress size in time for Christmas, do you struggle with childcare over Christmas, or are you concerned about the rise in domestic violence that the Christmas period brings? Is your wish for a more equal society, one in which women…
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Excerpt: …Consultancy with women across Ireland who have been affected by violent conflict for Ireland's National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325
Section: Publications
7. 1325: Women Count for Peace
Excerpt: …United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) which focuses on Women, Peace and Security was adopted in 2000 after the Security Council heard the experiences and perspectives of women from conflict zones for the first time in a Security Council Open Session, after months of lobbying by women’s groups from around the…
Section: Latest News
8. Violence Against Women: An Issue of Gender
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women publication to highlight the role in analysis and response
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …At the launch and publication of “Violence Against Women: An Issue of Gender: Highlighting the Role of Gender in Analysis and Response” today, the Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, chaired by National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for Ireland to sign, ratify and implement the Council of Europe…
Section: Latest News
10. Public Compliance Statement
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland is committed to complying with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and has formally discussed and adopted the Statement at a meeting of the governing body. NWCI confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising by…
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11. Feedback & Complaints Procedure
Excerpt: …NWCI is committed to ensuring that all our communications and dealings with the general public and our supporters are of the highest possible standard. We listen and respond so that we can continue to improve. NWCI welcomes both positive and negative feedback. Therefore we aim to ensure that: It is…
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Excerpt: …Here at NWCI, we pledge to treat all of our donors with respect, honesty and openness. We have created this donor charter in compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and we commit to being accountable and transparent so that all of our supporters can have full confidence…
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13. Government must make commitment to get more women on boards
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomes the news that the EU Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of gender quotas for publicly listed boards and calls for a response from the Irish government regarding what action they will take to promote gender equality in economic decision making. Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …At the Terminations for Medical Reasons press conference today, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) issues support for the three women who are filing petitions with the United Nations Human Rights Committee, after being forced to travel to Britain to terminate their pregnancies following diagnoses that they were unviable. Orla…
Section: Latest News
15. Survey further highlights need for investment in Early Years Strategy
Excerpt: …Following the confirmation in the Irish Independent/ Today FM Behaviour and Attitudes Survey that one in four couples feel they are too poor to start a family, National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is renewing calls for a multi-annual investment in the quality of provision of Early Childhood Care &…
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17. Join NWCI for protest against cuts to Maternity Benefit
Excerpt: …This Friday, October 25, the NWCI will be joining a protest against cuts to Maternity Benefit, at 1pm outside Leinster House. The cut to Maternity Benefit is an attack on women and families. All statutory maternity benefit rates have been standardised to €230 per week for new claimants. For over…
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18. National Women’s Council of Ireland issues support for on strike Wallis workers
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) issued support for the mainly female Wallis workers on strike, following management refusal to compensate workers for loss of earnings and to meet previously agreed terms and conditions. At a time when families are struggling so much, any loss in earnings will have a…
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19. “Your Health Matters” Campaign Launched
Excerpt: …To celebrate International Day of the Girl, on 11th October 2013, The Y Factor, NWCI's youth initiative, launched Your Health Matters, a health information campaign run by and for young women that aims to build positive attitudes to young women and their health. The Y Factor was concerned that although…
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20. National Women’s Council of Ireland issues support for Wallis workers
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today issued support for the mainly female Wallis workers on strike, following management refusal to compensate workers for loss of earnings and to meet previously agreed terms and conditions. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland said, “At a time when families…
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