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1. NWCI raises concerns around safe and local access to abortion care services
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today raised concerns about the ongoing delay to the introduction of safety zone legislation, as well as the lack of abortion care services in St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny. Dr Cliona Loughnane, Women’s Health Coordinator at NWCI said, “NWCI is very concerned…
Section: Latest News
2. NWCI Submission to Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Travellers
Excerpt: …How can we make Ireland more equitable for Travellers? The Seanad Public Consultation Committee wants your ideas on how we can achieve full equality for Travellers. NWCI have prepared our submission and endorse the proposals and recommendations of the National Traveller Womens Forums and the Irish Traveller Movement.
Section: Publications
3. Women Making History - Annual Report 2018
Excerpt: …Our Annual Report provides an overview of the wide range of campaigns, events and activities that we worked on with our members in 2019.
Section: Publications
4. NWCI welcomes focus on care in Citizens Assembly on gender equality
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the establishment of a new citizens’ assembly to bring forward proposals on gender equality, tasked with discussing the remaining barriers facilitating gender discrimination in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “For nearly a year, NWCI has been calling on the…
Section: Latest News
5. Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform
Excerpt: …Provides women in Northern Ireland with a platform to make their voices heard on domestic, European and international social, economic, cultural and political affairs
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The aim of this prize is to reward and encourage tangible initiatives and achievements by civil society organisations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity and integration. The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the substantial contribution which civil society organisations…
Section: Latest News
7. No breakthrough for women in Local Elections - it’s time for gender quotas
Excerpt: …NWCI today welcomed the increased number of women elected as Councillors in the Local Elections but is very disappointed about the missed opportunity to break the critical barrier of 30% of women’s representation in Local Government. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We saw more women running in the local…
Section: Latest News
8. NWCI welcomes resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the decisive Yes vote in today’s divorce referendum. The result paves the way for a more supportive and compassionate divorce process for couples and families…
Section: Latest News
9. Vote Yes for a more compassionate divorce process
Excerpt: …NWCI is calling for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce so that we can create a more compassionate divorce process for people who need it. To raise awareness about the referendum and why we are supporting a yes vote, NWCI hosted a members meeting in early May. Speakers…
Section: Latest News
10. Feminist Manifesto for Europe
Excerpt: …NWCI launched our #FeministEurope campaign in April and held a series of hustings events for candidates across the country in each constituency for the European elections. The events in Dublin, Galway and Cork were well attended and candidates were asked important questions from attendees on what they would do for…
Section: Newsflash
11. Perinatal Mental Health in Focus
Excerpt: …We held our first Women’s Mental Health Network event in May, focusing on perinatal mental health. Women can experience poor mental health during the perinatal period – during pregnancy and a year post-birth. Research has found that 10-15% women in pregnancy experience mild to moderate depression; women can also experience…
Section: Latest News
12. Ireland South Candidates make their pitch for a Feminist Europe in Cork
Excerpt: …With less than two weeks to go until polling day in the European Parliament elections, Ireland South candidates gathered tonight with NWCI members and supporters in Cork to outline their vision for a feminist Europe. Laura Harmon, Women in Leadership Coordinator said, “It matters who we send to Europe, and it is important…
Section: Latest News
13. Celebrating the role of Women over 120 years of Local Government
Excerpt: …This commemorative booklet highlights the role of female councillors over the past 120 years of Local Government. It was supported by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Section: Publications
14. Celebrating 120 years of local government in Monaghan
Excerpt: …“I love my work. I feel I’m there for the people – on the ground. You don’t get everything for them but you do all you possibly can for people. I really enjoy my work.” (Páidrigín Ui Mhurchadha, former Sinn Fein Town Councillor, Monaghan, 1985-2014) 120 years ago, in April…
Section: Latest News
15. Community Platform Election Manifestos
Excerpt: …In the run up to the Local and European Elections in 2019, the Community Platform has developed manifestos and materials to promote and support the delivery of positive social values. These values are Community, Decency and Participation. Electing people who will deliver on these values on the 24th May will help…
Section: Latest News
16. New events coming up - Women for Change Project
Excerpt: …Take part in NWCI’s women for change project “I would like to make relevant connections and learn more about making a change” (Quote from participant) NWCI together with nine of our member organisations were successful in receiving funding under Training Links. We are bringing together women who are involved in…
Section: Newsflash
17. Celebrating the role of women over 120 Years of Local Government
Excerpt: …The year 2019 marks the 120th anniversary of the advent of the County Councillor on Ireland’s democratic landscape. The first County Councils were formed in 1899 following the passing the previous year of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898. The Act achieved breakthroughs on many fronts. The right to vote…
Section: Newsflash
18. Check out our Feminist Manifesto for the Local Elections 2019
Excerpt: …On Friday 3rd May we launched our Feminist Manifesto for Local Elections. We are calling on all candidates to support our feminist manifesto for local communities and to actively promote women’s rights. Public representatives must commit to strengthening local communities, challenging sexism and racism, promoting equality and operating in a way…
Section: Newsflash
19. The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill is here
Excerpt: …Ireland’s gender pay gap of 13.9% has serious implications for a woman’s lifetime earnings, her life and career decisions and her ability to live in older years with a decent income. The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill introduces some important provisions and once implemented will contribute to a more open, transparent…
Section: Newsflash
20. The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill NWCI Recommended Amendments
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) warmly welcomes the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 and the development of meaningful interventions to improve women’s careers and workforce diversity and inclusion. The Bill introduces some important provisions and once implemented will contribute to a more open, transparent and balanced society.…
Section: Publications
