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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Rally for X - 21st Anniversary of the X Case
Excerpt: …The 4th March is the eve of the 21st anniversary of the X Case. The EU Health Ministers will be meeting in Dublin Castle that day. Come and demand that Ireland's Health Minister takes immediate action to protect women's lives.What: Rally for X on the occasion of the EU Health…
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10. Stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors - Candle Lit Vigil
Excerpt: …Please join us and stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors and their FamiliesWhat: Candle Lit Vigil with singer Mary Coughlan preceding the Dáil Debate on the McAleese ReportWhere: Outside the DáilWhen: Tuesday, 19th February, 5 pmOrganised by Justice for Magdalenes and The National Women's Council of IrelandAs this is a…
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11. We must create a Constitution fit for the 21st Century
Excerpt: …The Constitutional Convention is meeting to discuss the article on 'women in the home' and to promote women's participation in politics this weekend.Speaking on the occasion of the meeting Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Even in 1937 women cared for their families but also worked…
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12. 2013 Childcare and Afterschool Care Survey
Excerpt: …What are your childcare needs? Can you afford to pay for the childcare you want? What should the government do to support childcare and after school care in Ireland? The National Women's Council of Ireland together with Barnardos, OPEN and Start Strong have come together to examine long term solutions…
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13. An apology is the first step to justice
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes Fianna Fail's Private Members Motion which calls for an apology to the survivors of the Magdalene institutions and the creation of a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice and Equality to co-ordinate remaining aspects of the State's response.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach,…
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14. 2013 Childcare and Afterschool Care Survey
Excerpt: …What are your childcare needs? Can you afford to pay for the childcare you want? What should the government do to support childcare and after school care in Ireland? The National Women's Council of Ireland together with Barnardos, OPEN and Start Strong have come together to examine long term solutions…
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15. National Women’s Council welcomes Labour Parliamentary Party call for formal apology
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council welcomes the Labour Parliamentary Party call for a formal apology to the survivors of the Magdalene laundries.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We warmly welcome the statement by the Labour Parliamentary Party that the women of the Magdalene laundries 'should be vindicated…
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16. Justice must be served to the Survivors of Magdalen Institutions
Excerpt: …On the occasion of the report by the Inter-Departmental Committee Investigating State Involvement with the Magdalen Laundries, Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'The National Women's Council of Ireland stands with survivors of these institutions and with the Justice for Magdalenes campaign in calling…
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17. Young Voices for Women’s Equality
Excerpt: …Press Release, 1 February 2013Young women and men from across the country will come together tonight to launch The Y Factor, the new National Women's Council of Ireland youth initiative.Aine Travers, Y Factor Steering Group member said,'Young people in Ireland have a lot to say about women's equality but their…
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18. Minister Lynch sets out key priorities for women’s equality in EU Presidency
Excerpt: …Address by Minister of State Ms. Kathleen Lynch TD to the FEMM Committee of the European Parliament 22ND JANUARY 2013Mr. Chairperson, Parliamentary ColleaguesIt gives me great pleasure to open what I hope will be a fruitful debate this morning on the programme of this, the seventh Irish Presidency, in relation…
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19. NWCI calls on Minister for Justice to immediately review sentencing in rape cases
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) shares the outrage expressed by many individuals and groups of the sentencing of Mr Patrick O Brien by Mr Justice Carney.Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI said:'We commend Fiona Doyle on her courage in coming forward, waving her right to anonymity and overcoming…
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20. National Women’s Council of Ireland expresses sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack
Excerpt: …Today the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed their sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack. Former president of ICTU, Inez was also a key activist in the Northern Ireland civil rights movement.Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI said,'Inez will be sadly missed by those of us active…
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