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1. UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders reports on Ireland
Excerpt: …Margaret Sekaggya, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders delivered her reports on Ireland and National Human Rights Institutions to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 4th March 2013.Report on Ireland The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Ms Margaret Sekaggya, conducted an official visit…
Section: Newsflash
2. Women’s Museum of Ireland - Website launched
Excerpt: …The Women's Museum of Ireland is a project that aims to promote the formal recognition of the role of women in Irish history as well as the role of Irish women abroad. The museum hopes to educate the public about the contributions of women to cultural, political and social history…
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3. NWCI celebrates 40th anniversary on International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …On International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland marked its 40th anniversary at a co-hosted event with the European Union Representation in Ireland , entitled 'Irish Women- Then and Now: Celebrating 40 years of Women in Ireland.'NWCI's 40th anniversary this year coincides with 40 years of Ireland's membership…
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4. Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013 - Countess Markievicz School
Excerpt: …On the occasion of the Lockout Centenary 1913 - 2013, the next Countess Markievicz School will look at Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013, Living Conditions Then and Now, Vision for the Future: Women's Perspectives. Keynote speaker Dr Pauline Conroy.What: Countess Markievicz School - Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013Where:…
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5. Constitutional Convention gives a strong mandate for women’s equality
Excerpt: …At its most recent meeting on 16/17 February, the Constitutional Convention made a series of recommendation 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…
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6. NWCI welcomes State apology to Magdalene women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomed the apology by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Magdalene women and called 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…
Section: Newsflash
7. Women’s Health Matters - Seminar on Abortion
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice co-hosted a joint seminar on March 5, 2013 that gave a voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position. In the seminar, titled 'Abortion- the Lives and Health of Women…
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8. "What Men Can Do" - International White Ribbon Conference
Excerpt: …To address men's violence against women and gender equality the Men's Development Network is presenting a conference with Michael Kaufman Director of the International White Ribbon Campaign, Greg Heylin Director of Cosc, Christian Veske of the European Institute for Gender Equality, Harry Ferguson Professor of Social Work at Nottingham University,…
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9. More women make better politics - Visit of Michelle Bachelet, Director UN Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland was delighted to host a meeting on Women in Political Decision Making with Michelle Bachelet, Director of UN Women on 21st February 2013. The former President of Chili gave an inspiring insight into her experience as a female politician. Ms Bachelet highlighted the need…
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10. Abortion - Policy Position Paper of the National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …Abortion is a significant contention in Irish society and one that remains unresolved. The NWCI acknowledges the entrenched social, religious and political views on both sides of the debate. Though recent events have brought abortion back into the public domain, the NWCI has worked on the issue over the last…
Section: Publications
11. Abortion - The Lives and Health of Women
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice co-hosted a joint seminar on March 5, 2013 that gave a voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position. In the seminar, titled 'Abortion- the Lives and Health of Women…
Section: Latest News
12. Review of Joint Labour Committees - Submission by the NWCI 2013
Excerpt: …The JLCs regulate areas of work that are generally paid at rates marginally above the statutory minimum wage. They are acknowledged as being important in the absence of a fair system to determine wages at this level. The JLCs are a significant concern to the NWCI in the context of…
Section: Publications
13. Why do we celebrate International Women’s Day? The History
Excerpt: …The History of International Women's DayInternational Women's Day (8th March) originated from the trade union movement in America in the early 20th century, particularly in the activism of the women who worked in the clothing industry 'sweatshops' of the time. In 1907 the women held a 'Hunger March' in New…
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Excerpt: …National Women's Council marks 40th anniversary with invitation to women and men to join the campaign for women's rights and equality International Women's Day tomorrow, 8 March, will mark 40 years of women and women's organisations coming together in the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to campaign for women's…
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15. Life and health cannot be separated when legislating for abortion
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, a joint seminar co-hosted by the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice will today give voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position.Speaking on the occasion of the seminar 'Abortion – the lives and health of women…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …On the occasion of her attendance at Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, New York, 4 – 10 March 2013Minister of State Kathleen Lynch TD is leading the Irish delegation to the 57th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), currently taking place at…
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17. Being a mother doesn’t pay
Excerpt: …On the occasion of Equal Pay Day tomorrow, 28 February 2013, the National Women's Council of Ireland and SIPTU are calling on the government to urgently tackle the gender pay gap and protect collective bargaining and wage setting mechanisms in low paid sectors. Ann Irwin, Policy Officer with the National…
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18. 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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19. 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…
Section: Latest News
20. 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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