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1. Getting Women on Board – Harnessing Women’s Talent in Companies
Excerpt: …We had a full house for our Getting Women on Board –Harnessing Women’s Talent in Companies event on September 6th in the Mansion House. The event was organised in conjunction with the Norwegian Embassy and explored how Ireland can increase women's representation on private company boards, learning from Norway’s experience…
Section: Newsflash
2. NWCI welcomes progress toward gender budgeting
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the final report of the Budgetary Oversight Committee, which recommends assessing the gender impact of Budget 2018, as well as working with NWCI toward a gender budgeting statement in 2019. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, "The recommendations…
Section: Latest News
3. Women in Sport deserve greater recognition
Excerpt: …Following Ireland's successful hosting of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the NWCI called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. NWCI extends our congratulations to the Ireland team on an exciting and invigorating tournament. Building on their successes over the past number of years, they have helped…
Section: Latest News
4. A welcome agreement on the National Maternity Hospital
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of services. Women must be able to trust in the independence of their maternity…
Section: Latest News
5. NWCI submits formal complaint to Newstalk
Excerpt: …In the wake of George Hook’s unacceptable victim blaming comments, NWCI submitted a formal complaint to Newstalk and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). We believe that it is crucial that Newstalk send a strong message that Mr. Hook’s comments are utterly unacceptable. Violent men are socialised and enabled by…
Section: Latest News
6. NWCI at the March for Choice
Excerpt: …NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations joined the March for Choice on Saturday 30th September, to show our support for women who face difficult decisions in pregnancy. Now, more than ever, it is critical that the voices and experiences of women, couples, families and doctors are heard in…
Section: Latest News
7. NWCI expresses disappointment at the cancellation of Global Village
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed its disappointment at the news that Dil Wickremasinghe’s Global Village on Newstalk had been cancelled. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Dil Wickremasinghe has always been a huge supporter of NWCI, and her Global Village programme was a great space for…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The NWCI Ireland Country Report for the Review of Data on the Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women Students in Higher Education in the European Union. The report collates the most recently available Irish and EU data on the prevalence of sexual violence and harassment of women students,…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …NWCI is very pleased to publish the first ESHTE project report, A Review of Data on the Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women Students in Higher Education in the European Union. The report provides an overview of EU level data and research and highlights the significant gaps in…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …NWCI is pleased to announce the publication of the first ESHTE Project Report, A Review of Data on Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women Students in Higher Education in the EU. The report provides an overview of EU level data and research and includes a country level report…
Section: Latest News
11. NWCI welcomes IHREC presentation on abortion
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC)’s presentation to the Oireachtas Committee calling for the Government to remove the Eighth Amendment entirely, and legislate for access to publicly-funded abortion. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The presentation made by IHREC…
Section: Latest News
12. NWCI welcomes positive measures for women and families announced today
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister Doherty that the Government would extend the current 26 week period of State paid maternity leave offered to mothers in cases of premature birth, and the announcement by Minister Harris that the Government will today commit to…
Section: Latest News
13. Two campaign resources for pension equality launched
Excerpt: …NWCI developed two resources on campaigning for pension equality for women, following engagement over many years with women negatively impacted by the pensions system, and a series of workshops earlier this year with women in Kerry and Cork affected by pension inequality. Both the workshops and the resources were made…
Section: Latest News
14. NWCI calls for big numbers to attend the most important March for Choice yet
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the public to support the most important March for Choice yet. Orla O’Connor, NWCI Director, said, “NWCI and many of our 180 member organisations will be joining the March for Choice this Saturday, to show our support for women who…
Section: Latest News
15. Welcome Five New Group Members!
Excerpt: …The last five months have been very busy and we are delighted to announce that five New Groups Members have joined NWCI: The Shona Project helps young Irish girls through all the challenges associated with growing up in Ireland today. The website for girls shares inspirational content, celebrates difference and…
Section: Latest News
16. Women working in Equality, Technology & Community Education - Meet Sonya Doherty and An Cosán!
Excerpt: …Meet Sonya Doherty, a graduate of An Cosán’s Technology courses, who is now working with An Cosán’s Tech Army as a Digital Pathways Learner Support Educator. The Tech Army is an important step to leadership and employment in STEM for graduates of An Cosán’s technology programmes. Graduates partner with more…
Section: Newsflash
17. An Update from Group Member i-Smile
Excerpt: …Based in Mulhuddart Dublin, i-Smile works on increasing the participation for women from migrant and refugee background in mainstream society, enabling them to enjoy the social, financial and legal inclusion they need to smile for a positive future. Find them on Facebook and Twitter. i-Smile at the VHI Women’s Mini-marathon, June…
Section: Newsflash
18. NWCI Submission on the Health Service Capacity Review
Excerpt: …Our submission focuses on issues relating to the health needs of women in the Capacity Review. The first part of this submission outlines why attention to women’s health needs is important in the context of the Capacity Review. The second part responds to the questions posed in the consultation paper.
Section: Publications
19. NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the run up to the Eighth Amendment referendum
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the facts, raise their concerns, and listen to women’s voices. Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
20. NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the referendum, where citizens can hear the facts, raise their concerns,…
Section: Latest News
