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1. NWCI congratulates Chairperson Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop on being selected as a Fine Gael candidate
Excerpt: …NWCI wish to congratulate our Chairperson Ellen O’Malley-Dunlop on being selected as a Fine Gael candidate in the next general election. We in NWCI welcome the increasing representation of women in politics across the political spectrum and commend all who put themselves forward for this invaluable public service. Ellen will…
Section: Latest News
2. NWCI launches campaign video to tackle sexual harassment and violence on campus
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) launches its #ItStopsNow campaign today, highlighting the systemic problem of sexual violence and harassment faced by third-level students and calling for collective action to ensure the safety, equality and full participation of every student. 31% of women students in Ireland have reported feeling…
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3. Invitation to the third annual International Herstory Light Festival
Excerpt: …Herstory invites NWCI sister organisations to participate in the third annual International Herstory Light Festival, on the 4-7th January 2019, the weekend of Nollaig na mBan (Women's Little Christmas). This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the women you love and start the New Year in feminist style! In January…
Section: Newsflash
4. #ItStopsNow campaign to tackle sexual harassment and violence on campus
Excerpt: …NWCI has launched its #ItStopsNow campaign and video to tackle sexual violence and harassment on campus. Campaign Coordinator Tara Brown said, “The ‘It Stops Now’ campaign emphasises that a broad cultural change is required to effectively tackle sexual violence and harassment. Students have the right to study and live in…
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5. NWCI calls for public discussion on care
Excerpt: …NWCI has called for a public discussion on care and care work before a referendum on Art. 41.2 of the Constitution on 'women in the home' should go ahead. The public discussion could take the form of a Citizens Assembly and provide an opportunity to reflect on the best way to…
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6. NWCI meets TDs and Senators ahead of Budget 2019
Excerpt: …NWCI held a succesful pre-Budget submission day ahead of the announcement of Budget 2019. We were joined at our event by over 50 TDs and Senators who were keen to talk to us about a wide range of issues from child-care, to pensions,lone parent supports and mental health amongst other things. The overall engagement…
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7. Budget 2019 and the Women’s Health Action Plan
Excerpt: …In response to Budget 2019, NWCI welcomed investment into public services, including housing, childcare and paid parental leave, which will benefit women but there is concern about the capacity of Government to deliver and the pace of change for women. The Minister for Health, Simon Harris also announced that funding will be made available…
Section: Newsflash
8. #FeministPresident: NWCI generates debate on Presidential election
Excerpt: …As part of the presidential election campaign, NWCI launched a public discussion on women’s equality in the election campaign for a new President, using #FeministPresident. NWCI asked all presidential candidates a series of questions in relation to women’s equality. The answers were published in the Sunday Independent and on our website, please…
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9. NWCI joins Raise the Roof rally
Excerpt: …Homelessness and the lack of affordable, adequate housing has become one of the biggest equality challenges in Ireland today. NWCI joined the National Homeless and Housing Coalition, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at the Raise the Roof rally on 3rd October. As the…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …How did Budget 2019 impact women and how can we measure it – this was the topic of a seminar organised by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today, supported by the Department of Justice and Equality, and coinciding with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Speaking…
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11. NWCI welcomes nine new group members
Excerpt: …It’s been a bumper month for groups joining NWCI from sports, comedy, theatre, music, women’s networks in business, migrant women's groups and grouops active in the area of peace and reconciliation. Sport & Transport Dublin Cycling Campaign work to encourage cycling and to represent the interests of everyday cyclists and…
Section: Newsflash
12. Who is your #FeministPresident?
Excerpt: …As part of the presidential election campaign, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today launched a public discussion on women’s equality in the election campaign for a new President. NWCI asked all presidential candidates a series of questions in relation to women’s equality. The answers are published today…
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13. NWCI Submission to the Departments proposals to develop a retirement savings scheme
Excerpt: …The Government is making proposals to develop an automatic retirement savings scheme to begin in 2022. NWCI welcome the opportunity to present our views on the proposals. We are concerned that will not address the gender pension gap and tying the pension system to earnings and employment will leave many…
Section: Publications
14. NWCI’s work towards a fair pension for women
Excerpt: …We continue to work to highlight the inequalities in the current state pension system and highlight areas of concern with future proposals for reform. We supported the Kerry Womens Interactive Network with thier campaiging meetings over the summer as they continue to push for equality in pensions. In September we…
Section: Newsflash
15. Turning point for women’s health
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, that funding will be made available for the development of a Women’s Health Action Plan in 2019 Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the commitment to make a Women’s Health Action Plan…
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16. NWCI welcomes investment in childcare and housing in Budget 2019
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes investment in childcare and housing in Budget 2019 but questions delivery and pace of change Press Release, 9 October 2018 In response to Budget 2019 announced today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed investment into public services, including housing, childcare and paid parental leave, which…
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17. NWCI pays tribute to Emma Mhic Mhathúna
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has learned of the passing of Emma Mhic Mhathúna today. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We express our deepest condolences to Emma Mhic Mhathúna’s family and friends. We commend her immense bravery and courage in speaking…
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18. NWCI provides a way forward to tackle sexual violence on campus
Excerpt: …NWCI provides a way forward to tackle sexual violence on campus Press Release, 4 October 2018 At the National workshop on consent in Higher Education, convened by Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, in Dublin Castle today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for sustained funding for…
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19. Historic legislation for women’s equality
Excerpt: …Historic legislation for women’s equality NWCI calls for abortion legislation to ensure access to care for women Press Release, 4 October 2018 As the Oireachtas starts debating the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called on legislators to ensure the final legislation ensures…
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20. Response to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 (henceforth “the Bill”). Our submission is based on extensive research, direct account of women's personal testimonies and over thirty years of policy development in the area of women’s reproductive health
Section: Publications
