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1. NWCI calls for amendments to Gender Pay Gap Information Bill
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the introduction of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill in the Dail, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough, and called for amendments to strengthen the legislation. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill will, for the first time,…
Section: Latest News
2. Welcome to new group member Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform
Excerpt: …Northern Ireland Women's European Platform NIWEP represents women's organisations in Northern Ireland in the European Women's Lobby, as part of the UK Joint Committee on Women. NIWEP also represents Northern Ireland at the United Nations, as an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the…
Section: Newsflash
3. Free support from NALA for women’s groups facing health and financial literacy challenges
Excerpt: …Health and financial literacy barriers are one of the main challenges facing marginlised women's groups. NWCI's group member NALA, the National Adult Literacy Agency, not only encourage Plain English, they also provide free supports for groups and individuals. NALA is also happy to support and encourage people to go back…
Section: Newsflash
4. We need more women in local politics
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (3rd May) launched its #FeministCommunities manifesto for the local elections on May 24th, and called for a breakthrough election for women in local politics. NWCI is calling on local candidates to commit to strengthening local communities, challenging sexism and racism, promoting equality…
Section: Latest News
5. Feminist Manifesto for the Local Elections 2019
Excerpt: …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 that empowers and includes marginalised groups.
Section: Publications
6. #JobFairy - NWCI is currently recruiting for a Reproductive Health Rights Officer
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWCI is currently recruiting for a Reproductive Health Rights Officer This…
Section: Latest News
7. #JobFairy - NWCI is currently recruiting for a Violence against Women Officer
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180 member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWCI is currently recruiting for a Violence Against Women Officer…
Section: Latest News
8. VOTE YES - Create greater certainty and clarity for families going through divorce
Excerpt: …Voting Yes means we can remove harmful restrictions on divorce from the Constitution that cause uncertainty and conflict for families and children and create a more compassionate process.
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce on May 24th. The call was made at the NWCI members and friends meeting on the divorce referendum in Dublin today. Speakers included: Ellen O'Malley Dunlop, Chair of the NWCI, Karen Kiernan, CEO, One Family, Dr Louise Crowley,…
Section: Latest News
10. NWCI welcomes Government commitment to tackling non-consensual distribution of intimate images
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will seek approval from Cabinet for proposed legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Tara Brown, Violence Against Women Project Coordinator at NWCI said, “Digital technology has opened up new methods…
Section: Latest News
11. Care always costs : NWCI welcomes plans for new parental leave scheme
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s publication of its plans for a new parental scheme, and called for an incremental introduction of paid parental leave up to 26 weeks. Jennifer McCarthy Flynn, Head of Policy at NWCI said, “The introduction of paid parental leave for…
Section: Latest News
12. Community Platform Election Manifestos
Excerpt: …In the run-up to the 2019 Local and European Elections in 2019 the Community Platform has develop 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…
Section: Publications
13. 12 MEP candidates across all constituencies sign up to NWCI’s #FeministEurope manifesto
Excerpt: …In the few hours since the #FeministEurope manifesto was launched, MEP candidates across all three European constituencies have signed the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) manifesto. This includes candidates from Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, the Social Democrats, Sinn Fein, Labour, the Green Party, the Workers Party and People Before…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament to progress feminist policies that promote an inclusive and sustainable Europe for all. To kick off the campaign NWCI launches its Feminist Manifesto for Europe today which outlines key…
Section: Latest News
15. Legislation requiring companies disclose gender pay gap should be more broadly applicable
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill will, for the first time, require employers to publish…
Section: Latest News
16. NWCI criticises Tusla’s failure to comply with Istanbul Convention requirements on refuge spaces
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply with the Istanbul Convention regarding the provision of refuge spaces is completely unacceptable. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency maintains that it needs to provide only one refuge space for every 10,000 women when the convention is clear that the requirement…
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17. NWCI welcomes new framework to end sexual violence and harassment on campus
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the launch of a new framework and the provision of funding for Higher Education Institutes to tackle sexual violence and harassment by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We know that women aged 18-29 experience sexual violence…
Section: Latest News
18. NWCI is looking for a Book keeper
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently recruiting for a Book keeper on a contract basis. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you are a strong communicator, can build relationships, have excellent bookkeeping skills and…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The It Stops Now toolkit is a one stop resource for higher education institutes to develop a zero tolerance approach to sexual violence and harassment on campus. The toolkit makes the case for leadership at the highest management level of higher education institutes. It emphasises the need to invest in…
Section: Publications
20. NWCI is currently recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWCI is currently recruiting for Women’s Health Officer This is an…
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