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1. Rally to mark murder of Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women
Excerpt: …Hundreds of people are expected to gather this afternoon in Lurgan to remember Natalie McNally and to call for an end to violence against women. Natalie, who was pregnant with her first child, was murdered in her home in December last year. Her family have appealed to anyone with information…
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2. Ahead of Ashling Murphy anniversary, NWC calls for urgent action on femicide
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said that violence against women is epidemic and that government must take immediate steps to address it. Speaking ahead of the anniversary of Ashling Murphy’s murder, NWC Director Orla O’Connor said: “The whole country mourned the death of Ashling Murphy, and since then…
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3. SPHE must be made mandatory to tackle gender-based violence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) says religious influence must be removed and better teacher training provided The National Women’s Council has called for SPHE (social, personal and health education) and RSE (relationships and sexuality education) to be made mandatory for all senior cycle students. The call comes as we publish…
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4. ‘Banlaoch’ Mrs Sabina Higgins launches NWC 50-year celebrations
Excerpt: … Mrs Sabina Higgins today launched celebrations to mark 50 years since the National Women’s Council foundation in 1973, heralding the commencement of a year-long calendar of events which recognise women’s achievements and imagine a feminist future. In a video message marking the anniversary, Sabina Higgins, who has been named…
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5. Join our team: Care Officer
Excerpt: …NWC are recruiting for a Care Officer to join the team based in Dublin. The main aim and purpose of the Care Officer post is to develop and deliver NWC’s policy, research and public engagement work to ensure care and care work is valued in society, in line with our Strategic Plan…
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6. NWC: It is high time for a referendum on care
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council call on the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to publicly support the report of Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has called for a referendum on gender equality, family, and care The National Women’s Council (NWC) has strongly welcomed the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality recommendation to hold…
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7. Join our team: Project Officer - Building a feminist community work approach to climate action
Excerpt: …NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Officer to work on a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate Action, based on feminism, community development, climate justice and sustainable development The Officer will work…
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Excerpt: …NWC and Community Work Ireland are recruiting a Project Co-ordinator to implement a new joint project: “Building a Feminist Community Work Approach to Climate Action” Together, we’re aiming to develop a Feminist approach to Climate Action, based on feminism, community development, climate justice and sustainable development The Co-ordinator will lead the…
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9. New report says implementation will be key in government plan to tackle gender-based violence
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women will today launch a new report looking at the government’s plan to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Both the Observatory and the government are reporting to the committee of experts tasked with monitoring the implementation of the Istanbul Convention on Violence Against…
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10. NWC welcomes substantial progress in Cervical screening programme
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed Dr Gabriel Scally’s follow-up report investigating the implementation of his recommendations after the Cervical Check scandal. We commend the substantial progress and urge follow-up action on the gaps Dr Scally identified. NWC Director Orla O’Connor said: “The country owes a debt of gratitude to…
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11. FemFest: Young women to speak about sexual violence and harassment
Excerpt: …Women aged 16-25 will gather on Saturday to discuss topics important to them, particularly sexual violence, body diversity, and bystander culture – ie the need for everyone to play their part in addressing sexual violence and promoting zero tolerance. FemFest is organised by the National Women’s Council (NWC) and follows…
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12. National Women’s Council pays tribute to Vicky Phelan
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Vicky Phelan. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council said, “This is an extremely sad day and a huge loss. We would like to express our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Vicky Phelan was…
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13. National Women’s Council asks Health Minister for timeline on abortion reform
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council has written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly urging him to publish Marie O’Shea’s review of the abortion legislation by the end of November. In the letter, NWC commends the Minister for reforms to women’s reproductive health, such as the free contraception scheme and publicly-funded…
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14. Government must deliver on new era for women’s reproductive healthcare
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (25th October 2022) called on the Government to deliver on a new era for women’s reproductive healthcare and adopt a holistic approach to women’s needs across her lifespan. Launching its new report Every Woman – Towards Reproductive Health, Care and Choice for all, the…
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15. Women changemakers from rural communities gather for national conference
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council (NWC) and Minister Heather Humphreys will today bring together women from across the island to mark the International Day of Rural Women. NWC will call for the government’s Rural Development Policy – Our Rural Future – to consider the additional barriers faced by rural women in…
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16. Long term, Budget 2023 will not protect women from poverty and inequality
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council releases gender analysis of Budget 2023, says that commitments to childcare and healthcare are welcome but marginalised women and women in poverty may be left behind As a feminist organisation, NWC recognises that a more equitable collection and distribution of public resources is required to…
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17. National Women’s Council welcomes Dublin Declaration on Domestic Violence
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council welcomes Dublin Declaration on Domestic Violence The National Women’s Council has strongly welcomed the adoption of the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on domestic violence, which targets the systemic causes of gender-based violence. NWC Director Orla O’Connor said: “The Declaration takes a long-term approach to preventing domestic violence, including by rejecting…
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18. Budget 2023: Childcare measures hailed as breakthrough for women’s equality
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed many positives in Budget 2023, including structural investment in childcare to reduce childcare costs, women’s health and the cost of education. Investments in essential public services help to reduce costs and are essential for resilient and sustainable societies. NWC also welcomed the…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council welcomes dedicated women’s health budget as part of Budget 2023 In response to today’s health Budget announcement, the National Women’s Council (NWC) strongly welcomed the extension of the free contraception scheme to 16 -30 year old women as a crucial commitment by Government towards full reproductive…
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20. NWC launches research on attitudes to sexual exploitation amongst women’s advocates
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council today publishes the findings of a collaborative study between NWC and UCD’s Sexual Exploitation Research Programme (SERP) which explores attitudes to the sexual exploitation of women and girls in the commercial sex trade in Ireland, and its impact on gender equality. The research was co-designed and…
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