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1. Increasing Women’s Participation in Peace and Politics
Excerpt: …Over 150 activists, policy officers and senior decision makers, including elected representatives from across the island of Ireland came together at Hannas House conference on 5 November 2012 to discuss how UN SCR 1325 could be implemented on the island of Ireland. The resolution is particularly relevant for Ireland in…
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2. Pre budget demonstration - No to Austerity!
Excerpt: …Dublin Council of Trade Unions joining with Communities Campaign Against the Cuts, the Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes and The Spectacle of Defiance are organising a pre budget demonstration No to Austerity! on 24 November 2012.The March and Rally will start at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin…
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3. Deadline extended - NWCI is recruiting a Policy Officer
Excerpt: …The deadline for this job advertisement has been extended to 15 November 2012.NWCI is currently recruitingA Policy OfficerThe Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and promotion of a range of NWCI policy positions and for overseeing key research projects.You will be interested in this job if you have:At…
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4. 300 attend National Women’s Enterprise Day in Portlaoise
Excerpt: …National Women's Enterprise Day 2012 has been described as a huge success, with hundreds of participants representing every county in Ireland. Successful businesswomen shared their experiences with start-up companies and fledgling businesses, at a two day event organised by Ireland's 35 County and City Enterprise Boards, which support around 12…
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5. New Deadline 22 November: NWCI is recruiting a Policy Officer
Excerpt: …We are currently recruiting A Policy OfficerThe Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and promotion of a range of NWCI policy positions and for overseeing key research projects.You will be interested in this job if you have:At least 3 years experience in a social policy role in the…
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7. Focusing our energies - Members Meeting
Excerpt: …How can we focus our energies on building a strong movement for women's equality in Ireland for the future? We are inviting all of our members to a discussion on the challenges and opportunites that lie ahead of us. Your input is important, so please join us and have your…
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8. NWCI calls for a yes vote in the Children’s Referendum
Excerpt: …The NWCI calls for a yes in the upcoming Children's Referendum on Saturday, 10 November 2012. This is the result of a recent members survey in which 97% voted in favour of the proposal to support a yes vote in the upcoming referendum.5 Key Reasons to Support the Children's Referendum…
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9. Halloween Horror Competition launched
Excerpt: …Share with the young women around you. Does Halloween mean 'sexy dress' or 'fancy dress'? NWCI's youth project, The Y-Factor, just launched its Halloween Horror Competition on its Facebook page. Check the 'Halloween Horror' Album and say how these costumes make you feel as a young woman. 'Like' your favourite…
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10. Shot for speaking out - Protect human rights defenders like Malala in Pakistan
Excerpt: …14 year-old Malala Yousufzai was shot in the head on her way home from school on 9 October 2012. The shooting of Malala in Pakistan's Swat valley was not accidental. The teenager was targeted by the Taliban for being 'secular' and 'promoting Western culture in Pashtun areas'. They attempted to…
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11. Campaigning for women’s equality at EU level
Excerpt: …The NWCI is the Irish national co-ordination of the European Women's Lobby (EWL), the largest umbrella organisation of women associations in the EU. The EWL Board meeting took place last weekend in Brussels where the meeting kicked off with a very timely seminar on Beating the Backlash: Moving Beyond an…
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12. Future direction of prostitution legislation in Ireland
Excerpt: …A broad national consultation on what the future prostitution legislation in Ireland should look like was launched by the Irish Minister for Justice and Equality in June 2012. Last Saturday (13 October), a one-day conference on the Future Direction of Prostitution Legislation was held as part the consultation process.The Irish…
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13. New Website - Irish Deaf Women’s Group
Excerpt: …The Irish Deaf Women's Group has launched its new Website: http://www.deafwomen.ie/ The group also has a new Facebook page.
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14. NWCI is recruiting a Policy Officer
Excerpt: …The NWCI is currently recruiting A Policy OfficerThe Policy Officer will be responsible for the development and promotion of a range of NWCI policy positions and for overseeing key research projects.You will be interested in this job if you have:At least 3 years experience in the past five years, in…
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15. Rights Muslim Women Don’t Have
Excerpt: …Muslim Women of Eire are organising an event 'Rights Muslim Women don't have' on Wednesday, 31 October, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8. This is a women only event. Creche facilities are available, please ask in advance.
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Excerpt: …After a sell-out run at the 2011 ABSOLUT Fringe, Then This Theatre are delighted to bring their critically acclaimed production of The Yellow Wallpaper to Project Arts Centre.The dark corners of the theatre reflect the dark corners of the mind in this adaptation of the American Gothic novella which charts…
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17. Applications open for Inspire Programme in Dublin
Excerpt: …Women for Election, an organisation to inspire and equip women to succeed in politics is delighted to open applications for our final INSPIRE programme of 2012, in Dublin on Saturday, 24 November, 9am-5pm. At INSPIRE participants work with national experts to develop their skills in campaigns, confidence and communications; they…
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18. NWCI is recruiting a Receptionist
Excerpt: …currently recruiting for an intern for the following position:Receptionist – 3 days a week (this is an unpaid position) Main Purpose of Job To be the first point of contact for members and the public. To provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the NWCI.You will…
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19. Sonas Housing Annual Review Launch and Research on Women and Homelessness
Excerpt: …Minister Jan O'Sullivan is launching the Sonas Housing Annual Review 2011 on Wednesday, 31st October at 9.30am in the European Union House at 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.There will be a presentation of the work of Sonas in 2011 followed by an input from Paula Mayock and Sarah Sheridan. Paula…
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20. NWCI welcomes appointment of Tom Arnold
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the appointment of Tom Arnold as Chair of the Constitutional Convention.Speaking today NWCI Director Orla O'Connor said,'Tom Arnold has a strong track record of supporting the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, especially women. Now he has the opportunity to support…
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