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1. NWCI launches new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
Excerpt: …At the 40th Anniversary AGM, describing 2013 as 'a time of promising change, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council invited more Irish women to join with the NWCI and continue on the road to full continue equality for women. 'There continue to be significant challenges and we have a…
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5. Petition to End Direct Provision
Excerpt: …The Irish Refugee Council are calling on supporters to sign their petition calling for an end to the institutionalised accommodation of asylum seekers in Ireland under the system known as Direct Provision.We are asking for an immediate investigation into Direct Provision and a reform of reception conditions. Reform should recognise…
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6. Defects in draft abortion legislation must be addressed to protect women’s lives
Excerpt: …The Government published the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 on 13 June 2013. In reponse to the publication, NWCI raised remaining concerns about the proposed legislation in a press release.Jacqueline Healy, Women's Health and Human Rights Worker with NWCI, said,'Since the publication of the Heads of Bill in…
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Excerpt: …The Sibéal Irish Postgraduate Feminist & Gender Studies Network will hold their annual conference in Queen's University Belfast on 22nd and 23rd November. The conference invites engagement with the intersections of gender as they can be detected in a range of locations, spaces and manners.The idea of intersectionality in the…
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Excerpt: …The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995.Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to Ireland; Cesair who hailed from Meroe in Northern Sudan and Fintan the…
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9. Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz!
Excerpt: …Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come but would still like to make a donation or…
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10. Abortion Support Network: Comedy Gig
Excerpt: …There is a comedy gig in aid of the Abortion Support Network in McGrattan's, off Baggot St, Dublin 2, on June 30th 8pmThe headline is a comedian from the UK, Kate Smurthwaite, who is a tireless campaigner for women's rights, freedom of speech and human rights in general as well…
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11. Defects in draft abortion legislation must be addressed to protect women’s lives
Excerpt: …In response to the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 last night Jacqueline Healy, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Since the publication of the Heads of Bill in April, the NWCI and many other organisations raised grave concerns about the proposed legislation. It appears on an…
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12. The Y Factor Needs a Volunteer to Support our Communications Work
Excerpt: …The Y Factor Project, a youth initiative of the National Women's Council of Ireland is currently looking for a Volunteer to support our communications work as part of The Y Factor team.The Y Factor is an initiative of the NWCI, which aims to support and empower young people as leaders…
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13. Claiming Our Future: "Budget Alternatives"
Excerpt: …What are the credible alternatives to austerity and spending cuts? Come along to discuss and share ideas about tax justice and employment creation. Take the time to find out about campaigns on these issues and, maybe, get involved.The impact of spending cuts are being severely felt by people on lower…
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14. Change.org: Facebook: Stop censoring photos of men and women who have undergone mastectomies
Excerpt: …Change.org are running an important campaign urging Facebook to stop censoring photos of men and women who have undergone mastectomies.Can you help this petition win by asking your friends to sign too? It's easy to share with your friends on Facebook - just click here to share the petition on…
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15. Blog: Leading Syrian Activist Rafif Jouejati’s visit to Ireland
Excerpt: …Leading Syrian Activist Rafif Jouejati recently visited Ireland and spoke at a public meeting on 22 May 2013 in NWCI Offices. A blog detailing her visit was written for the Irish Feminist Network, and is reproduced here.At least 80,000 people killed. Children detained and tortured. Civilian populations targeted. Bread queues…
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16. Journey through the world of journalism & TV presenting with Keelin Shanley
Excerpt: …Ever wonder how TV presenters get to where they are? How they got started and whether or not being a woman was an advantage? Women on Air was wondering that too so we asked Morning Edition presenter Keelin Shanley to come along to chat to Women On Air about her…
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17. Women’s Aid: New Domestic Violence Information Sessions
Excerpt: …Women's Aid is now offering domestic violence information sessions to women across Ireland. These sessions are made possible by a generous donation from Avon.NWCI members are encouraged to avail of these free information sessions, which seek to raise awareness of domestic violence among women at a grassroots level. The sessions…
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18. Celebrating in Galway: 40 Years of Feminism
Excerpt: …On May 30th we held our members and friends meeting in Galway. The meeting focussed on the theme of 40 years membership of the European Union, 40 years NWCI action for women's Equality – where are we now?We had an excellent turnout of enthusiastic participants from a broad range of…
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19. Making a Difference for All Children
Excerpt: …EDeNn, the Equality and Diversity in Early Childhood National Network in association with Start Strong is hosting a conference "Making a Difference for All Children" on 22 June 2013.Opening Address by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth AffairsKeynote Speaker will be Louise Derman-Sparks, Pasadena, CA, Author of the…
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20. Celebrating 40 Years of Feminism in Galway
Excerpt: …Celebrating 40 Years of Feminism in Galway Women in the West of Ireland meet today, in an event hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to examine progress in women's rights since Ireland joined the EU 40 years ago in 1973, the same year as the establishment of NWCI.Orla…
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