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1. Save the date! NWCI Conference ‘After the Eighth - Progressing Reproductive Rights in Ireland’
Excerpt: …One year into abortion provision in Ireland, the conference will review the first year of abortion care in Ireland and assess progress towards a comprehensive model of reproductive and sexual healthcare following Repeal. The conference will take place on the 2nd April 2020 from 10am - 3pm at The Richmond Education and Event…
Section: Newsflash
2. Full funding for maternity services must be red line in programme for government negotiations
Excerpt: …Following the publication of today’s HIQA report into maternity services in Ireland, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on all newly elected politicians to make fully funding the maternity strategy a red line issue in programme for government negotiations. The HIQA report identified key areas of non-compliance,…
Section: Latest News
3. Women Beyond the Dail: A Guide to Establishing Local Caucus with Women Councillors
Excerpt: …This is a guide to support the establishment of Local Caucus with Women Councillors. It has been developed with the National Collective of Community Based Womens Networks. It has been supported by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Section: Publications
4. Call for submissions - Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality begins its work
Excerpt: …The Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality has begun its work. The citizens met for the first time on 25th January and will be meeting again on the 14th and 15th February to commence its deliberations The Assembly, chaired by Dr Catherine Day, former Secretary General of the European Commission is tasked with…
Section: Newsflash
5. General Election 2020 heralds monumental Change - but no Breakthrough on Numbers of Women elected
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today recognised the monumental change that General Election 2020 has heralded, breaking the two party system of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáíl. NWCI also described the General Election as a missed opportunity to break the critical barrier of 30% of women’s representation in…
Section: Latest News
6. Welcome to our new Group Members
Excerpt: …NWCI is delightedt to welcome four new group members. Aitheantas is an Adoptee Identity Rights group that advocates for all Adoptees affected by the coercive and forced adoption policies of the past. They also focus on the impact of lack of health and identity information for female Adoptees. http://www.aitheantas.ie http://www.facebook.com/Aitheantas @aitheantas M- Word are directly…
Section: Newsflash
7. Join the Women’s Mental Health Network
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and St Patrick’s Mental Health Service (SPMHS) have come together to develop a Women’s Mental Health Network (WMHN). This is a network of people and organisations with a committed interest in women’s mental health issues. The network has two aims: To provide a forum…
Section: Newsflash
8. Women’s Health Taskforce - Stakeholder Engagement Forum
Excerpt: …On 6th February, NWCI member groups came together for a Stakeholder Engagement Forum to discuss priorities for women’s health and to feed into the work of the Women’s Health Taskforce. The event was co-hosted by the Department of Health and the National Women’s Council. The Taskforce, established in September, invited…
Section: Newsflash
9. Women Beyond the Dail: Supporting Local Caucus
Excerpt: …We recently held an exploratory discussion with women councillors and women’s community groups on developing local caucuses. Members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus also joined the discussion to share their insights of being members of the national caucus. Limerick Women’s Network and Limerick women councillors shared their experience of setting…
Section: Newsflash
10. “Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government” Summary Document
Excerpt: …This summary document outlines recommendations for Political Parties, Local Authorities and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on how to address women's under representation in Local Government.
Section: Publications
11. Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government
Excerpt: …NWCI has published new research 'Women Beyond the Dáil - More Women in Local Government' which explores women’s underrepresentation in local government and makes clear actionable recommendations to address this. This research was one of the first of its kind to be done in Ireland. Dr Pauline Cullen and Claire McGing were…
Section: Newsflash
12. 221+ Patient Support Group
Excerpt: …221+ Patient Support Group provides information, advice and support in a structured and confidential manner. The 221+ Patient Support Group also acts as an inclusive voice for those affected and provides representation with the Health Services Executive, the Department of Health, the CervicalCheck Steering Committee, and other relevant organisations aiming…
Section: Our Members
13. Orla O’Connor: Why is ending violence against women not an election issue?
Excerpt: …One in four women in Ireland experience physical and sexual violence, yet we have heard precious little on the issue throughout this 2020 general election campaign. While the nature of abuse means this may not be an issue that comes up frequently on doors, it is unacceptable that political parties…
Section: Guest Blog
14. Violence against women must be a red line issue in last week of GE2020
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today criticised political parties for not making ending violence against women a headline issue, and called for commentators to question parties on their policies to change Ireland’s record on violence against women, as we enter the final week of the 2020 General Election. Orla…
Section: Latest News
15. Who is your feminist Taoiseach?
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has asked party leaders from the main political parties to answer four key questions outlining their commitment to women’s equality. The responses of Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, Micheal Martin, Fianna Fail, Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn…
Section: Latest News
16. #FemGen 2020 - Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. Some of the strongest influences on my life and career are women: most…
Section: Guest Blog
17. #FemGen 2020 - Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Absolutely - as a republican, one of my core values is equality and creating…
Section: Guest Blog
18. #FemGen 2020 - Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. Feminism at its core is about equality and the equal…
Section: Guest Blog
19. #FemGen 2020 - Eamon Ryan, Green Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. What has been your biggest achievement for women’s equality to date? I…
Section: Guest Blog
20. #FemGen 2020 - Brendan Howlin, Labour Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. I have been proud to work side-by-side with inspirational, campaigning…
Section: Guest Blog
