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Excerpt: …Together for Yes, the national campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment, today urged people to remember that at least 170,000 women in Ireland have travelled to the UK for abortions since the Amendment was introduced in 1983. Ailbhe Smyth, Co-Director for Together for Yes, said: “We understand that the people…
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2. Referendum bill is historic step on road to safe, regulated abortion care
Excerpt: …The decision by Cabinet to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment is a critical step forward on the road to providing safe, regulated abortion care to women who need it, according to the national civil society campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment. The campaign is being led by the…
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3. NWCI responds to the appearance of Garda Síochana Analysis Unit at the Joint Oireachtas Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI responds to the appearance of the Garda Síochana Analysis Unit at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality hearing on the review of homicide cases. The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the appearance of members of the Garda Síochana Analysis Unit at the Joint…
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Excerpt: …Ahead of International Women’s Day, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) launched the ‘It Stops Now’ campaign website. ‘It Stops Now’ is a European wide project that aims to tackle sexual violence and harassment in Third Level Institutions. Tara Brown, ‘It Stops Now’ Project Coordinator said, “The issue of…
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5. Supreme Court ruling provides ‘certainty & clarity’ for plans to hold referendum
Excerpt: …The three organisations leading the broad-based national civil society campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Irish Constitution today welcomed the certainty and clarity provided by the Supreme Court ruling on the rights of the unborn. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, said: “We welcome…
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6. NWCI’S Response to the General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017
Excerpt: …In February 2018, NWCI made a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health which is undertaking Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Bill. NWCI welcomes the development of legislation on AHR, which when implemented can have a significant positive impact on women’s reproductive healthcare, on women and…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that as transport and travel services are cancelled and curtailed it emphasises why we must remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution and recognise the need for abortion care in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “As airports close, and flights,…
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8. NWCI Opening Statement to Budgetary Oversight Committee - Gender Budgeting
Excerpt: …A Chathaoirleach and members of the committee, Thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee and the opportunity to comment on the Equality Budgeting initiative led by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR) and undertaken by six other departments. I understand that all in all you…
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9. Gender budgeting should be the cornerstone of the budget process
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today appeared before the Budgetary Oversight Committee, to provide an assessment on the Equality Budgeting piloting initiative led by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR). Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Policy Coordinator with NWCI said, “The budget is the principal expression of a…
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Excerpt: …After the successful launch of NWCI's Every Woman Healthcare Model - Accessible, affordable healthcare options for all women and girlsl last year, we have been busy over the last few weeks talking to as many people as possible and raising awareness about the need to remove the Eighth Amendment from the…
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11. Taking conversations on the Eighth Amendment to the streets of Cork
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) will today hold an information stand on Patrick Street, Cork, alongside Rebels for Choice and the Cork Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment. We want to talk to as many people as possible about why we need to remove the Eighth Amendment from…
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12. Legislation before Cabinet an important step on the road to the May referendum
Excerpt: …As the Minister for Health brings draft legislation to Government, to hold a referendum to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the development as important step on the road to a May referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Today marks…
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13. Actions for a Fair State Pension
Excerpt: …On the 17th February NWCI, in collaboration with the Irish Country Womens Association, Pensioners for Equality, Active Retirement Ireland, Age Action and Forsa, held a press briefing to highlight the impact of the changes introduced to State Pension in 2012. NWCI spoke about how women have been disproportionately penalised by these changes. On…
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14. Renewals: Individual Members (Unwaged)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (unwaged)
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15. Renewals: Individual Members (Monthly)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (waged - monthly)
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16. Renewals: Individual Members (Waged)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (waged)
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17. Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland’s gender pay gap
Excerpt: …On Wednesday 10th January the Government held a National Symposium, "Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland's gender pay gap". NWCI Director, Orla O’Connor, addressed the invitation-only event, jointly hosted by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and the Department of Justice and Equality, which saw more than 130…
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18. Future of Women’s Mental Healthcare
Excerpt: …In January 2018, NWCI welcomed the opportunity to input into the work of the Joint Oireachtas Committee to develop ‘a single, long-term vision for mental health care and the direction of mental health policy in Ireland.' As the differing health needs of women and men are not reflected in current…
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Excerpt: …The Pearl of Wisdom pin (above) is the European symbol of cervical cancer prevention. During the Pearl of Wisdom campaign, our group member the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) distributes 30,000 pins to health promotion networks across Ireland. NWCI is a proud supporter of the campaign, and encourages our members to #ShareTheWisdom about cervical…
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20. Individual Members (Unwaged)
Excerpt: …Your Membership Fee (Unwaged) of €20 will be debited to your card today. Please rest assured we use the secure payment system Stripe. If you have any problems, please contact helenm@nwci.ie We will be in touch shortly with membership details. Many thanks for supporting NWCI & Women’s Equality in Ireland.
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