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1. 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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2. 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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3. “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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4. 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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5. NWCI highlights the important measures in Budget 2014
Excerpt: …As with the previous austerity Budgets, with Budget 2014, the devil is in the detail. See below a first analysis of some of the key measures. Maternity Benefit Maternity benefit was standardised as €230 a week, meaning a de-facto reduction of 32 Euros per week for the vast majority of…
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6. Still, We Work Exhibition “gives value to the work women do”
Excerpt: …Still We Work, NWCI's Legacy Project, runs at the Gallery of Photography, Dublin, until October 26th. It will be at the 126 Gallery, Galway, from November 9th to 24th. The exhibition was opened by Aine Lawlor on Friday October 18th to rave reviews, with Kitty Holland of the Irish Times…
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7. Only a month left to nominate your project for the 2014 AONTAS STAR Awards.
Excerpt: …The call for nominations for the 2014 STAR Awards are open. The STAR Awards are about recognising and celebrating the invaluable collaborative work undertaken by adult learning initiatives in our communities. In the current climate it's even more important that we continue to showcase the value of the sector in…
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8. Women’s Aid ‘One in Five Women’ 16 Days Campaign
Excerpt: …Women’s Aid One in Five Women Campaign marking the international 16 Days of Action takes place from 25 November-10 December. The annual Women's Aid 'One in Five Women' 16 Days Campaign brings over 100 community organisations together to show solidarity with the one in five women who are affected by…
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9. Cut to maternity benefit is anti-women and anti-families
Excerpt: …In response to the announcement of Budget 2014, Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, Maternity Benefit “Standardising maternity benefit at 230 Euros per week is absolutely anti-women and anti-families as it means a de-facto reduction of 32 Euros per week for the vast majority of…
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10. Open letter to protect spaces for civil society
Excerpt: …On October 8th, NWCI and other civil society organisations responded to a proposal to restrict civil society spaces in an open letter. Dear Ceann Comhairle, Reports have reached our organisations that the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which you chair, has considered proposals that could restrict access by civil…
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11. NWCI’s The Y Factor launches “Your Health Matters” Campaign
Excerpt: …To celebrate International Day of the Girl, today, The Y Factor, National Women’s Council of Ireland’s youth initiative, will launch 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. Deirdre McCaughey, 26 from Monaghan…
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12. NWCI and Front Line Defenders host Women’s Human Rights Defenders
Excerpt: …During the 7th Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders at Risk, which is one of the biggest gatherings of human rights defenders in the world, NWCI organised an event with Front Line Defenders to allow the public to meet women human rights defenders. The event ran simultaenously with a GLEN…
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13. A successful Fundraiser for NWCI
Excerpt: …The first official fundraiser for NWCI was a successful and fun night and we would like to say a huge thank you to all that attended, helped out, sponsored prizes and of course hosted the event (here’s to you Tara Flynn). Our Table Quiz was on last Tuesday night in…
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14. Voices of Civil Society need to be heard
Excerpt: …Dear Ceann Comhairle, Reports have reached our organisations that the Dáil Committee on Procedure and Privileges, which you chair, has considered proposals that could restrict access by civil society groups to the Oireachtas audiovisual (AV) room. We would welcome your comments on these reports. Over the years, a great many civil society,…
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15. Joint Statement: Repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …On the 30th Anniversary of signing the Eighth amendment into our Constitution, October 7 2013, 12 women’s and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has on women in Ireland and announcing a national campaign for its repeal. Below is the text of…
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16. End 30 years of Hardship and Discrimination - Repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …On the 30th Anniversary of signing the Eighth amendment into our Constitution, today, 12 women’s and civil society organisations released a joint statement highlighting the detrimental impact that Article 40.3.3 has on women in Ireland and announcing a national campaign for its repeal. The joint statement was signed and endorsed…
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17. Welcome to our new Website!
Excerpt: …Finally the day has come! We are delighted to welcome you to our re-designed website. We invite you to explore the different areas and sections of the website. Find out more about our work around women in leadership, women's right to health, care and care work, women's economic independence and…
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18. Understanding the Magdalene Laundries
Excerpt: …A research project aimed at promoting a better understanding of life within the Magdalene Laundries was launched in Liberty Hall on September 28. "Magdalene Institutions: Recording an Oral and Archival History" was a Government of Ireland Collaborative Research Project funded by the Irish Research Council and conducted at UCD Women’s…
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19. NWCI Pre Budget Submission 2014
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare.
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20. A Guide to Fundraising for National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …Fundraising on behalf of NWCI will not only help to increase our awareness and raise vital funds, but will give you, your family, friends, colleagues or community a chance to have some fun together!
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