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1. Speak up for Women’s Equality! NWCI 40th Anniversary Event with Rhona Mahony
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 14 June 2013. Join us for an inspiring debate on women's equality in Ireland! We look forward to welcoming our two keynote speakers on the day:Dr Rhona Mahony - Master of the National Maternity Hospital Holles StreetCeri Goddard…
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2. European Parliament approves EU-wide civil law protection for victims
Excerpt: …The European Parliament has adopted the EU-wide civil protection order for victims of violence, especially for violence against women. The measures will ensure that protection granted in one European country will be maintained when the person travels to another. These civil law rules complement the European Protection Order, which already…
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3. Eleven organisations call for changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill
Excerpt: …Following the Oireachtas hearings with medical and legal experts on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, NWCI and Action on X organised a press conference on 22 May which brought together 11 organisations not represented at the hearings to demand a range of changes to the proposed legislation. Representatives…
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4. NWCI recommendations for Dail Electoral Reform favoured by Constitutional Convention
Excerpt: …The Convention on the Constitution had its first session on Dáil electoral reform on the weekend of the 17th May. This session focused on a large range of electoral systems in order to decide which system to discuss at the second session, on the 8th of June. NWCI was one…
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Excerpt: …2013 marks the 39th People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab, and which will be presented live by Gráinne Seoige on RTÉ One on Saturday 14th September. They are your chance to honour people who change our world.In addition to a number of People of the Year Awards, there…
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Excerpt: …The Equality Authority is seeking tenders to develop and deliver a training programme for second level teachers to embed equality in the curriculum and in schools. The project is funded under the EU's PROGRESS Programme.Tenders should be submitted by e-mail to: uomeara@equality.ie.The closing date for receipt of tenders is 12.00…
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7. Table Quiz Night - Never Mind the Gender Gap, Galway
Excerpt: …Galway Pro-Choice is organising a fundraising Table Quiz Night 'Never Mind the Gender Gap' on 30 May, Categories include: Film & TV, Music, Galway, General Knowledge etc. 20 Euros per table - Max of 4When: 30 May 2013, 8 pmWhere: Monroe's, Dominick Street, Galway More information on Facebook
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8. Meet and chat with your female politicians in Leitrim and Sligo
Excerpt: …5050 North West & Sligo/Leitrim Positive Relations Projects are hosting a Meet & Chat with your Female Politicians This informal meeting will be an opportunity to talk directly to politicians in Sligo/Leitrim, hear about their experiences, discuss how we can support more women to take the leap into party politics…
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Excerpt: …Group of organisations to raise common points and reservations regarding Protection of Life during Pregnancy BillFollowing the Oireachtas hearings with medical and legal experts on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, a group of 11 organisations not represented at the hearings come together today at a press conference to…
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10. NWCI Submission to the Constitutional Convention on Dail Electoral Reform
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11. Speak up for Women’s Equality! NWCI celebrating 40 Years
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 14 June 2013.Keynote speakers at the event will be: Dr Rhona Mahony - Master of the National Maternity Hospital Holles StreetCeri Goddard - Chief Executive Officer of the Fawcett Society - UK's leading campaign for women's equality and…
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15. Become a Feminist Changemaker
Excerpt: …Women’s work has always been collective work. Over the past 50 years, we’ve worked with thousands of women to effect real, tangible change. It hasn’t been easy. And we’re certainly not finished yet. But without the support of committed advocates like you, our work would not be possible. Becoming a…
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Excerpt: …Our membership is important to us and is helping us to grow as a strong voice for women and women’s rights in Ireland. We would very much value your participation as we continue to mobilise, influence, and build solidarity to ensure no women is left behind. By becoming a member…
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Excerpt: …We currently have more than 190 members representing a wide variety of women’s groups and organisations from across the country. Our members give us our mandate and our work is rooted in our membership. Our members support us to represent the diversity of women’s lived experience, to build solidarity and…
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Excerpt: …Orla O'Connor Director Orla O'Connor is Director of National Women’s Council (NWC), the leading national women’s membership organisation in Ireland, with over 190-member groups. She was Co-Director of Together For Yes, the national Civil Society Campaign to remove the 8th Amendment in the referendum. For her role in Together for…
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Excerpt: …Dr Jennifer Okeke, Chairperson Dr Jennifer Okeke is the Chairperson of the National Women Council (NWC) and the Anti-Trafficking Coordinator with the Immigrant Council of Ireland. She is a community activist and former chairperson of a migrant women’s organisation based in Ireland. Jennifer is on the board member of the…
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