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1. More women make better politics highlights Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet
Excerpt: …On her visit to Dublin, Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women today highlighted the need to promote a greater role for women in political decision making. Her remarks come on the occasion of a meeting with civil society groups and politicians hosted by the National…
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2. National Women’s Council Welcomes State Apology to Magdalene Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes the apology by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Magdalene women and calls on the government to ensure an open, transparent and fair process of redress.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We welcome the heartfelt formal apology to women who…
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3. Savings on child benefit must be invested into childcare
Excerpt: …In response to the launch of the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the maintenance of a universal payment to all families but calls on the government to make at least 60% of the payment universal and invest…
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4. Constitutional Convention gives a strong mandate for women’s equality
Excerpt: …Voting in Dublin today the Constitutional Convention made a series of recommendations to improve equality for women in Ireland.An overwhelming majority of the Convention members voted to accept recommendations made by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to amend article 41.2 of the Constitution. The NWCI argued for a…
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5. Take action today to end exploitation and violence against women and girls in the sex industry
Excerpt: …The prostitution of women and girls constitutes a fundamental violation of women's human rights and a serious form of male violence against women. It is the view of the NWCI that prostitution is incompatible with equality for women. The NWCI believes that the introduction of legislation to criminalise the purchase…
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6. International Women’s Day - Overview of events
Excerpt: …We have started putting together information on events in relation to International Women's Day 2013 on our website. You can see the overview in our Calendar of Events. You can still send us information on any other events in relation to International Women's Day and we will include them in…
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7. Women in Political Decision Making - Visit by Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet
Excerpt: …Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women will address a meeting with civil society groups and politicians hosted by the National Women's Council of Ireland on Thursday, 21st February 2013.The meeting will be chaired by Minister Kathleen Lynch, Minister of State, Department of Health and Department…
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8. Scandinavian Childcare: Making It Happen - Seminar
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council, Barnardos, OPEN, and Start Strong are exploring ways to improve childcare and afterschool care services in Ireland. At the moment, services differ greatly in terms of quality and availability and they can be very expensive for parents.We are trying to look for a more sustainable solution…
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9. Irish Women Then and Now – Celebrating 40 Years of Women and the EU
Excerpt: …On International Women's Day 2013 the National Women's Council of Ireland will host a joint event with the European Commission Representation in Ireland to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the NWCI and of the Irish EU membership.The event will feature a live performance by Mary Coughlan.What: Irish Women Then and…
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10. Charities Act - Information Seminar
Excerpt: …As you may know the Department of Justice & Equality has announced a consultation on how the Charities Act is to be implemented. Carmichael Centre is collaborating with a number of other umbrella bodies in the C&V sector to set up an information seminar on the consultation process. The other…
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11. When they put up their hands like scales - Photographic exhibition by Emma Campbell
Excerpt: …The Copper House Gallery is currently running the photographic exhibition When they put up their hands like scales by artist and photographer Emma Campbell. All of the photographs in the exhibition were taken through glass during journeys to abortion clinics in Liverpool and London.Power, exercised as control, has blighted the…
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12. Abortion- The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland
Excerpt: …In the week of International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland will host a joint event with Doctors for Choice on Abortion - The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland.Speakers will include:Dr Mary Favier, Doctors For ChoiceMarge Berer, Editor, Reproductive Health MattersOrla O'Connor, Director, NWCIWhat: Abortion -…
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13. Two Years Overdue – No time to waste in approving new EU maternity leave legislation
Excerpt: …Two years ago the European Parliament with the help of European Women's Lobby (EWL) members adopted its position on amending the Maternity Leave Directive. The amended Directive would allow for 20 weeks full pay maternity leave, with a so-called 'passerelle clause' to combine maternity and parental leave for countries that…
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14. Traineeship at the European Institute for Gender Equality
Excerpt: …The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) announces a traineeship opportunity lasting up to five months for a graduate who is a national of an EU member state.The traineeship shall be based at the Institute's offices in Vilnius, Lithuania. The registration of applications will close on 22 February 2013 at…
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15. Young Voices for Women’s Equality - Y Factor Launch
Excerpt: …The Y Factor Project, the new NWCI youth project, was launched on Friday the 1st of February in the Dublin City Council, Woodquay Venue.The night kicked off to an energetic start by Una Mullally our MC for the night, followed by memorable performances from Temper-Mental MissElayneous; a young rap artist…
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16. Irish Times Free Training Programme
Excerpt: …Free to jobseekers as part of the MOMENTUM initiative. Course includes Sales Training and Digital Marketing including online PR, SEO, Google Ad Words, Writing for Digital.Twenty two week programme is full time and includes work placements.Date: Monday 4 March 2013Location: Irish Times, Dublin 2For Further Information Contact: John Leahy, Irish…
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17. Women in Development - Kapucinski Development Lectures
Excerpt: …During her visit to Ireland, Michelle Bachelet, UN Under Secretary General and Director of UN Women, will give a lecture on Women in Development as part of the Kapucinski Development Lectures.When: 21st February 2013, 6:30 pmWhere: University College Dublin, Global Ireland Institute/ Clinton HallThe lecture will be webcasted LIVE at…
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18. Justice must be served to the Survivors of Magdalene Institutions
Excerpt: …Following the report by the Inter-Departmental Committee Investigating State Involvement with the Magdalen Laundries the National Women's Council of Ireland has called on the Taoiseach and the Irish Government to issue a state apology to the women survivors.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'The…
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19. Stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors - Candle Lit Vigil
Excerpt: …Please join us and stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors and their Families.What: Candle Lit Vigil with singer Mary Coughlan preceding the Dáil Debate on the McAleese ReportWhere: Outside the DáilWhen: Tuesday, 19th February, 5 pmThe vigil is organised by Justice for Magdalenes and The National Women's Council of IrelandAs…
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20. Marriage Equality celebrates its 5th birthday
Excerpt: …On Valentine's Day, 14 February, Marriage Equality celebrated its 5th birthday. 'We are hugely proud of everything we've managed to achieve in the past five years,' said Marriage Equality Director Moninne Griffith. 'In that short time, we've seen public support for marriage equality grow from 58% (Lansdowne 2008) to 75%…
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