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1. Gender Equality and Sexual Consent in the Context of Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Excerpt: …A study by the Sexual Exploitation Research Programme UCD, in collaboration with the National Women’s Council
Section: Publications
2. National Women’s Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report 2021 - 22
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council All-Island Women’s Forum Report highlights the findings and recommendations of the NWC All-Island Women Forum following one year of monthly discussions on key issues affecting women across the island. The Forum is coordinated by the National Women’s Council (NWC) and brings together women from both sides…
Section: Publications
3. Submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council submission to the Housing Commission on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland calling for a referendum to create a constitutional right to Housing.
Section: Publications
4. Shaping Our Future: Tackling the cost of living for women in Budget 2023
Excerpt: …At 8.2% in May, inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. The impact has not been felt equally. Inflation cuts deepest on those with the least, with people in the bottom 20% of the income distribution experiencing the greatest impact on their living standards. Budget 2023 must addressing…
Section: Publications
5. Orla O’Connor: Government must provide childcare and increase social welfare
Excerpt: …At 9.1% in June, inflation is at levels not experienced in almost 40 years. Each week brings news of further price increases, with inflation expected to top 10% this year. But the impact of soaring prices is not felt equally. We know from evidence published by the Central Statistics Office…
Section: Guest Blog
6. Recognising the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ women
Excerpt: …The Women's Mental Health Network were proud to host a webinar exploring the diverse mental health needs of LGBTQ+ women on Friday 17th of June. This event explored topics such as mental health needs at different life stages, and ways mental health services and practitioners can improve awareness and responsiveness to…
Section: Static Pages
Excerpt: …Final audited accounts for the National Women's Council 2021
Section: Publications
8. Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council submission to the Joint Committee of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the role of the Electoral Commission in supporting political candidacy and participation in all electoral processes.
Section: Publications
9. No Woman Left Behind - NWC Annual Report 2021
Excerpt: …NWC's Annual Report 2021 provides an overview of our key events, campaigns and activities throughout the year.
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …Fórsa represents members in the public service, as well as the commercial sector, state agencies, some private companies and in the community and voluntary sector. The union was formed after the members of IMPACT, the Civil, Public and Services Union (CPSU), and the Public Service Executive Union (PSEU) voted overwhelmingly…
Section: Our Members
11. Ireland’s National and Local Response to People Fleeing Ukraine
Excerpt: …In April 2022, The National Womens Council alongside a number of civil society organisations, working locally and nationally, so-signed a letter to the Taoiseach. The letter and attached proposals expressed deep concerns about the overall lack of coordination and coherence of responses across the country and outlined a number of approaches that need…
Section: Latest News
13. Ireland’s National and Local Response to People Fleeing Ukraine
Excerpt: …In April 2022, The National Womens Council alongside a number of civil society organisations, working locally and nationally, so-signed a letter with detailed proposals to the Taoiseach. The letter and attached proposals expressed deep concerns about the overall lack of coordination and coherence of responses across the country and outlined…
Section: Publications
14. Toolkit on Social Media Policies for Political Parties
Excerpt: …To tackle violence against women in politics (VAWIP), the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC) had developed a Social Media Toolkit detailing a clear pathway of actions for Irish political parties.
Section: Publications
15. NWC Statement to the Oireachtas Health Committee
Excerpt: …The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor, presented to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the ongoing issues for women and pregnant people who need abortion care in Ireland.
Section: Publications
16. Significant challenges remain in accessing abortion care in Ireland
Excerpt: …The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, Orla O’Connor, presents to the Oireachtas Health Committee on the ongoing issues for women and pregnant people who need abortions in Ireland. NWC said there are key challenges which must be addressed in the current abortion review if we are to improve abortion…
Section: Latest News
17. Submission to the JOC on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council submission to the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media on the need for a safe and respectful working environment in the arts.
Section: Publications
18. NWC Submission to the JOC on Gender Equality-Recommendations of the Citizens Assembly
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality on the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly March 2022 NWC considers the recommendations to be ground-breaking, sending a strong and clear signal to Government and all decision makers that women’s equality needs to be at the centre of…
Section: Publications
19. Submission to the Low Pay Commission
Excerpt: …Women are more likely to be min wage or low paid workers. Our experiences are shaped by age, education, family status, being a Traveller or other ethnic minority, disability, migration status, LGBTI+ identity, or living in a rural area. We need a significant increase in the min wage to close…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …Our vision is an Ireland where everyone’s skills and potential are recognised by a society that champions workplace equality and fair remuneration. Our mission is to provide innovative, targeted services and programmes to help people (re)entering the workplace to reach sustained economic independence. Our goals include: Increasing the number of…
Section: Our Members
