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Excerpt: …Students in University College Cork will today unveil a mural calling for an end to sexual violence and harassment in third level institutions. The mural is a part of ItStops Now, a campaign by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), and is being installed as part of the college’s inaugural Bystander…
Section: Latest News
2. Vicky Phelan to open NWCI’s #FemFest
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today announced that Vicky Phelan, the inspirational women’s health campaigner will open #FemFest, Ireland’s biggest conference for young women, in Liberty Hall today. Celebrating Dail100, and joined by a panel of speakers that includes journalist and author Martina Fitzgerald and activist Ellie Kisyombe,…
Section: Latest News
3. NWCI comments on Dail statements and media reports of case of a woman denied an abortion
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today commented on TDs claims’ and media reports that a woman has been denied an abortion. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Our thoughts in the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) are with the woman at the centre of the case.” “The…
Section: Latest News
4. Pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI, ICTU, SIPTU, and Fórsa jointly wrote to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality regarding the General Scheme of Gender Pay Gap Information Bill. While we warmly welcomed the spirit and direction of the General Scheme, we asked the Committee to consider a number of matters that we believed…
Section: Publications
5. NWCI submission on the review of the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion
Excerpt: …NWCI has made a submission to The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection who have commissioned Indecon International Consultants to review the implementation of the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016 and the Updated Plan 2015-2017 (NAPinclusion 2007-2017).
Section: Publications
6. Abortion services will be available from today!
Excerpt: …My Options is a new HSE freephone service that provides free and confidential counselling to people experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. My Options is provided by the HSE’s Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). My Options will be the first point of contact for information and support in relation to…
Section: Latest News
7. National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes passing of abortion legislation
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the passage of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill through the Seanad. Orla O’Connor said, “In a year of historic days, today is another important one for women and girls in Ireland. After decades of campaigning from women’s organisations,…
Section: Latest News
8. Ireland needs to set the standard on tackling violence against women
Excerpt: …One in five women still experience domestic abuse in Ireland. 9 out of 10 women killed are killed by someone known to them, with 56% killed by a partner or ex-partner. The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, an independent network of 18 grassroots and national organisations working together to…
Section: Latest News
9. NWCI calls on the Government to establish Citizens Assembly on Care
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the report by the Joint Oireachtas Justice and Equality Committee on Art. 41.2. NWCI called on the Government to announce the establishment of a Citizens Assembly on care and commit to holding the referendum on the article in 2019. Orla O’Connor, Director,…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Dublin Cycling Campaign are working to encourage cycling and to represent the interests of everyday cyclists. They want to make the streets safer for cyclists and to increase public awareness of the benefits of cycling.
Section: Our Members
11. NWCI welcomes announcement to commence new survey on sexual violence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the announcement of a new comprehensive report on sexual violence in Ireland ('SAVI 2') and particularly that the survey will be conducted by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). NWCI is very concerned, however, about the long timeline which will mean the report…
Section: Latest News
12. NWCI’s opening statement to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality
Section: Publications
13. NWCI welcomes supports for parents in the new Government Early Years Strategy First 5
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed the announcement of supports for parents in the Government’s early year’s strategy plan First 5. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “State investment in quality early learning centres is one we here in NWCI have long called for and warmly welcome. Government…
Section: Latest News
14. Celebrating Women in Technology with Awards Ceremony by Group Member WITS
Excerpt: …Ireland celebrates Women in Technology this November with 2 Awards Ceremonies: The Women in IT Awards on the 21st of November and the Women in Tech Awards on November 22nd. Here's a little more info about WITS, careers in STEM and outline the upcoming awards and women in technology events this November. About NWCI Group Member WITS…
Section: Newsflash
15. NWCI welcomes creation of a national roadmap to Gender Equality in Higher Education
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed the publication of the Gender Action Plan 2018-2020 by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor today to combat gender inequality within Higher Education in Ireland. NWCI Director Orla O’Connor said: ‘Our third-level institutes have been marred by the long standing absence of women…
Section: Latest News
16. Women in Medicine in Ireland Network (WIMIN)
Excerpt: …A membership organisation founded in 2017 to promote, support and encourage female doctors and medical students in Ireland. The aim of the network is to bring together women from all stages of their medical career, in all specialities and grades, to share their experiences and to learn from each other.…
Section: Our Members
17. NISIG - National Infertility Support and Information Group
Excerpt: …National Infertility Support and Information Group NISIG is an Irish charity that has been providing support and information to those suffering from infertility since it was established in 1996. The ability to have a child is taken for granted by most people, but one in six will have difficulty conceiving…
Section: Our Members
18. Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality
Excerpt: …Smashing Times Theatre and Film Company is a not-for-profit, human rights based theatre organisation that uses creative process, theatre and film to promote human rights, gender equality, reconciliation and social inclusion for all. The work of the company over the last 20 years has spanned across and beyond Europe.
Section: Our Members
20. “I often have a feeling of being invisible”
Excerpt: …“My mam would suffer from depression and instead of talking to her and giving her help, they just kept giving her tablets”. “There is nothing within the health service to explain the experience of abuse when you are getting treatments. There is nowhere you can mark down what has happened…
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