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The 50/50 Group is a single issue national advocacy group dedicated to bringing about equal representation of women and women in Irish politics.
Their vision is Gender parity in Irish politics by the year 2020.
Addresses specific needs of women in the home, dependants of Social Welfare & low incomes and enables women to develop the skills necessary for them to feel worthwhile in the workforce and their communities.
Age Action is the national advocacy organisation on ageing and older people, it promotes positive ageing and better policies and services for older people. Working with, and on behalf of, older people they aim to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow older. Age Action is committed to women’s equality. They have campaigned to address systemic discrimination in how women are treated in the pension system, leading to a widening gender pension gap, and for the backdating of the homemaker’s credit. They will continue to be a voice for older women who can be doubly marginalised because of their gender and their age.
AIMS Ireland - Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services in Ireland - is a consumer-led voluntary organisation that was formed in early 2007 by mothers dissatisfied with the maternity care system in Ireland.
The African & Migrant women's network in Ireland.
Support group for parents who suffered stillbirths.
Develops programmes for women who lack economic & educational resources.
Refuge for women & children escaping violence in the home.
National association of organisations, groups and individuals involved in the promotion or advancement of adult education.
Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women, North Tipperary provide support and information to women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse in their intimate relationships. The service is managed by North Tipperary Leader Partnership (NTLP) in Partnership with Tusla, The Child and Family Agency.
Professional body for childcare professionals aiming to advocate for childcare workers in the development of the profession.
Union for secondary school teachers.
Union of Teachers of Home Economics is a national organisation, which aims to provide a medium of expression for the collective opinions of members on matters affecting Home Economics and to promote Home Economics in education and society.
Atheist Ireland is an Irish advocacy group. They promote atheism and promote an ethical, secular society where the State does not support or finance or give special treatment to any religion.
National voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders, their families & friends.
Organisation for business & professional women working for high standards in business & professions.
Provides Crisis accommodation, support and informatin to women and children fleeing Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Works to tackle health inequalities among ethnic minority communities by improving ethnic minority access to health services and ethnic minority participation in health planning and delivery.
Union for clerical and administrative grades in the Civil Service, wider Public Sector and the Private Sector.
Provides information & support to women's groups in the Clondalkin area.
The Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment is an alliance of over 100 organisations including human rights, feminist and pro-choice organisations, trade unions, health organisations, NGOs, community organisations and many others working together for repeal of the Eighth Amendment in order to respect and protect the lives, health and choices of women and girls in Ireland.
Association for Community Midwives in Ireland.
Provides temporary safe accommodation for women and their children who experience emotional, physical or sexual violence within an intimate relationship.
Partnership which focuses on facilitating and integrating the provision of quality childcare services. Works with service providers, parents & children.
Cork Feminist's Collective aim is to offer an inclusive feminist space that is accessible to people of all communities.
The Countess Markievicz School is a discussion forum on women in Ireland in honour of Ireland’s first female MP and Cabinet Minister. They run a number of events that address different topics relevant to women in Ireland each year. Founded in 2011 by a group of students in the School of Social Justice in University College Dublin, who were concerned about the declining numbers of women in public and political life in Ireland.
Feminist community based education centre that offers a wide range of courses for women
Diversity & Inclusion Team at Bristol Meyers Squibb Biopharmaceuticals look to promote inclusivity and embracing differences within their team.
Developing people towards wholeness
Doctors for Choice is an organisation that represents doctors in Ireland, who support a woman’s right to control her own reproductive health outcomes.
A front line domestic violence service
Community organisation dealing with Traveller women issues
Bring about change & raise awareness on economic, social & cultural issues affecting women in area
Community resource centre for families headed by one parent in Northside Partnership area
Dress For Success provide free career development tools: Professional clothing and styling advance in advance of your job interview; Interview preparation sessions with experienced HR professionals; Sector-specific educational workshops; and Mentoring programmes.
Centre used by both men & women who wish to improve their literacy skills
North Dublin West Area Partnership is committed to responding to social exclusion issues in by using community development approaches to build the capacity of local community groups and to promote access to personal-development, training, education and employment/self-employment opportunities for individuals. NDWAP adopt a programme of work aimed at promoting gender equality and providing support to disadvantaged women as a named target group.
Counselling & therapy service, providing support to victims of rape & child sexual abuse
Dulin University Equality Society (D.U.G.E.S.) is a student society at Trinity College. We campaign on issues effecting women, primarily.
Women's health centre
Highlights issues relating to women, organising training programmes, seminars, etc
Promote, improve & advance early childhood education
Union activities
Breast cancer advocacy organisation
Far From Avocados is a Creative Digital Content Agency working with clients and brands to break new ground, realise more of their potential and challenge their own boundaries and demonstrate their relevance in today’s world.They strongly believe and adhere to Women in Decision–making and Leadership. In their own workplace, they strive to give their female employees the very best in education and training so they can compete in today's competitive business world. Their Digital Marketing conferences often feature a majority of female presenters who happen to be the best in the industry.
Helping the unemployed & their dependents in Finglas area
Founded in the UK in 2002, Funnywomen has recently branched out to Ireland with it's Time of the Month event which gives women the opportunity to learn more about the comedy circuit or try out comedy for the first time. Funny Women help women find their voice through performing, writing and using humour in business and everyday life. They aim to address and communicate problems within the industry, including abolishing the idea of "token" women on a comedy bill. Finally they wish to raise awareness of the amount of incredible and talented funny women in Ireland and hope that with Funny Women as a regular name that we will see a rise in equality throughout the comedy industry.Community development groups comprising settled people & travellers
Developing a women's equality policy for the party
Family centred resource to families living in the north east inner-city Dublin area. Providing variety of services aimed to support families & community participation & development. Services include parent/carer & child playgroups and parent forum & women's groups and counselling.
An independent NGO which seeks to address some of the emerging needs of immigrants in Ireland
Union activities
INAR is a network of anti racist groups in the community and nongovernmental sector in Ireland
Women's community development project working to address multi-dimensional issues
Offers support to women's groups from Inishowen
Established in 1985 as a professional group for nurses working in public health nursing service
IWC is a joint initiative between Irish and immigrant women living in Dublin.
Union activities
National project of the Irish Cancer Society & the leading provider of breast cancer information & support.
Provides a wide range of social & recreational activities, education & training
Gives deaf women the opportunity to explore & make decisions about issues which concern them
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) is Ireland's leading sexual health charity. Since 1969 the IFPA has been at the forefront of sexual and reproductive healthcare. Today we offer a comprehensive range of services which promote sexual health and support reproductive choice on a not-for-profit basis.
Farming issues affecting women
Trade union & professional association
Past university students
Raises awareness about feminist issues in Ireland
Enables girls from all backgrounds to gow in self-confidence & develop skills
The INOU is a federation of unemployed people, unemployed centres, unemployed groups, community organisations and Trade Unions. The INOU represents and defends the rights and interests of those who want decent employment and cannot obtain it. We promote and campaign for policies to achieve full employment for all and an acceptable standard of living for unemployed people and their dependents.
Union activities
IOS is dedicated to reducing the incidence of Osteoporosis, a preventable bone disease in most cases, and promoting bone health. The IOS provides information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of the disease and offers support to people with Osteoporosis and everyone at risk from the disease.
The Irish Women Lawyers Association (IWLA) aims to provide a professional and social network for women lawyers. The IWLA's three different categories of membership comprise judges, barristers, solicitors, academic lawyers, trainee lawyers in both the barrister and solicitor professions, law students and those interested in the work of the Association.
The ISSU is a not-for-profit, voluntary student rights’ organisation here to represent the second-level students of Ireland. The ISSU is the national umbrella body for school Student Councils, aiming to represent and connect Irish second-level students the length and breadth of the country, ensuring that the voice of the Irish second-level student is heard and striving for innovation and democracy within the education system. The ISSU believes that Young People are not merely citizens in waiting. Young People deserve better, they deserve to be heard. Young People can and will contribute positively to society. It is so important that voices, views and opinions of Young People are heard, listened to and most importantly respected.
Justice for Magdalenes seeks to promote and represent the interests of the Magdalene Women, to respectfully promote equality and seek justice for the women formerly incarcerated in Magdalene Laundries and to seek the establishment and improvements of support as well as advisory and re-integration services provided for survivors.
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Counselling service for survivors of sexual violence
Provides counselling & therapy service for those who have been sexually abused or raped
Promote women in Labour Party
Women's Development Section) (Responsible for directing work/actions with women/groups within the Partnership's Strategic Plan
Educational & development support programme for parents of children aged birth to five years
Family planning & medical issues
Network of women's gtroups representing women on low income or experiencing social exclusion
Lesbian/bisexual resource centre
Provides a holistic integrated approach to identified problems of women in Longford.
Mandate is the third largest trade union in the Republic of Ireland with a growing and increasingly active membership base across the Irish retail and bar trade.
The Marie Keating Foundation proivides information, education and awareness on all of the key cancers. We provide a nationwide community service with 3 mobile units travelling around the country. Our nurses also provide workplace talks. The service is free and confidential.
A rape crisis centre
MWI links together all the women's groups within the Methodist Church in Ireland as well as supporting individuals where groups do not exist.
National rights focused organisation working with migrant workers & families
Migrant Women United is an inclusive network of diverse Migrant Women in Ireland run by and for women, mobilizing towards personal and professional development. Whilst there are a number of migrant rights groups, MWU aims to add an additional and much needed voice on shaping policy & structures that represent them. MWU also strives to preserve migrant women’s interest and equality by increasing the opportunities and participation in Irish society.
Women's Network who provide training courses for young mothers
The National Adult Literacy Agency is an independent charity committed to making sure people with literacy and numeracy difficulties can fully take part in society and have access to learning opportunities that meet their needs. According to the last international survey, one in six Irish adults has problems reading and writing.
Promote high standards in family based day care for children
National women's organisation who provides information and analysis on policy issues
The National Traveller Women's Forum is the nationaThe National Traveller Women's Forum (NTWF) is the national network of Traveller women and Traveller women's organisations from throughout Ireland.
The NTWF recognises the particular oppression of Traveller women in Irish society and are working to address this issue through the provision of opportunities to Traveller women to meet, share experiences, ideas and develop collective strategies and skills to work towards the enhancement of their position in society.l network of traveller women and traveller womens organisations from throughout Ireland.
A progressive, dynamic organistion for women in business
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 and may seek medical help to achieve a pregnancy. NISIG is also active in awareness raising of the issue through media engagement, and further engages with opinion leaders at local and national level to ensure the issue of infertility, particularly funding and lack of regulation, remain on the political agenda.
Provision of educational & employment opportunities for women in area
Domestic violence information resource centre
Action & development group for Travellers
National Network of rape crisis centres in Ireland.
Relief of poverty & unemployment among women in general area
Adult education group providing an educational & social outlet for women
Ruhama is an Irish Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and a registered charity founded in 1989. We work with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation. We are the only specialist, frontline NGO in Ireland working to support and advocating on behalf of women including transgender women with these experiences nationwide. We support a variety of women including those who: 1) Are actively involved in prostitution 2) Are seeking to exit (leave) prostitution 3) Are victims of sex trafficking 4) Have a past experience of prostitution/sex trafficking.
Representative body of refuges & support services for women survivors of domestic violence
A training and education programme for women in recovery
Provides counselling to rape victims
Irish Postgraduate Gender & Women's Studies Network
Sibéal invites postgraduate students across Ireland and across disciplines to network and share ideas, giving a platform to those dedicated to feminist scholarship.
Internal party forum advising on policy & networking with activitists
Current NWC consists of 23 members elected on regional basis
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.
Provising transitional housing to women & children who are homeles due to violence
A women's service organisation
Sounding the Feminists is an Irish-based, voluntary-led collective of composers, sound artists, performers, musicologists, critics, promoters, industry professionals, organisations, and individuals, committed to promoting and publicising the creative work of female musicians. STF recognises that contemporary attitudes, policies, and practices towards music and gender are often built on institutions and traditions that resist change.
Sounding the Feminists is an Irish-based, voluntary-led collective of composers, sound artists, performers, musicologists, critics, promoters, industry professionals, organisations, and individuals, committed to promoting and publicising the creative work of female musicians. STF recognises that contemporary attitudes, policies, and practices towards music and gender are often built on institutions and traditions that resist change.
Community based project supporting victims & survivors of demestic abuse
SoS is an unfunded organisation independent of government, made up of survivors and their families. Demands for a proper inquiry into these pelvis-breaking operations have fallen in deaf ears. Our mission? Truth and justice.
SWAN is a forum for personal and professional networking of women at Symantec ans is open to all employees who want to support and encourage women in their career aspirations, and further Symantec's reputation as a great place to work for women.
Union activities
A telephone/drop-in information support, outreach, advocacy & court accompaniment service
TFMR campaigns for a change in Irish law to allow termination in the case of fatal foetal abnormality.
The Complex is the new Northside arts centre located on Little Green Street next to the old Fruit and Vegetable Market. The arts centre features nine artist’s studios as well as two performance areas, rehearsal and exhibition space.The Complex is led by women, encourages equal opportunities for women in the arts, and promotes residencies for women artists. With support from NWCI, The Complex have put on a number of productions and workshops reflecting the real lives of women impacted by austerity and other inequalities in modern day Ireland.
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is an independent, non-governmental organisation that works with individuals and groups to transform violent conflict, promote reconciliation, build sustainable peace and work towards more inclusive, equitable, and diverse societies. Founded in 1974 as a response to ‘the Troubles’, one of its key strategic priorities (2017-2026) continues to be dedicated to deepening reconciliation within and between communities on the islands of Ireland and Britain
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 provides practical advice & a sharing hub on issues such a mental health, relationships, bullying, body issues, medical concerns, school and exams. The Shona Project also operates a school workshop roadshow highlighting bullying, body issues and self esteem; an annual “Young Women’s Convention” for transition year students and an annual awards event. www.shona.ie https://www.facebook.com/shonadotie/ @shonatodie
Creates awareness at local & national level of women's issues
Seeks to network with women & promote a positive image of women
Activities include teaching, research, publications, public seminars & lectures.
Affords members an opportunity to keep in touch with university & each other - Attracting and Engaging all the Generations.
Staff & students involved in women's studies in UCC
Women graduates of UCD
The Women's Committee is an all island committee of Unite trade union working to promote women's equality in the workplace and in society. Key campaigns have included Unite Charter for Women, Equal Pay, Women's Health , Violence against Women, Trafficking.
Providing needs based drop-in information & training programmes with supports
Information/drop-in-centre. Forum where all women in Athy & environs will work together and in unison with other relevant networks to achieve identified and agreed goals for the common good
Provides support & information newtork for women working in science & technology
Women4Women grew out of a series of women's workshops faciliated by Southside Partnership, DLR in early 2011. We are a non-profit educational and networking group for women with different life experiences and from different cultures.
Women for Election is a non-partisan organisation whose vision is of an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life. Our mission is to inspire and equip women to succeed in politics. Women for Election offers a tailored training and support programme to women seeking to enter public life; and provides and facilitates a cross-party network of political women, committed to equal representation of women and men in Irish politics. We are driven by our belief that enriching the diversity of voices in our politics will lead to more robust decisions, and help create a fairer, more inclusive and dynamic society, better equipped to tackle future challenges.
Celebrate & promote women's culture through freedom of information, speech & expression
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. Women continue to be under-represented in certain specialities and in the higher ranks of academic and clinical medicine. We hope to advocate and support all women in medicine to help them to achieve their career goals, and to promote leadership and personal fulfilment.
Women on Air is an informal seminar series and networking group that gives women the skills and confidence to go on radio and TV. Our seminars feature many of the biggest names in broadcasting from presenters such as Miriam O'Callaghan, Mary Wilson and Orla Barry to producers such as Marian Richardson, Alice O'Sullivan and Brendan Howard. Networking after the events gives female area experts the chance to mingle informally with producers and researchers who may be looking for new voices for their programmes. We are planning our first annual Women in Media conference in late 2013.
Women on Air strongly believes that a greater diversity of voices and opinions on the airwaves will lead to a healthier democracy and show girls and women that they are also entitled to have a public voice in Irish society.
Women's Aid has been working in Ireland to stop domestic violence against women Women’s Aid is the national organisation supporting women experiencing domestic violence in Ireland since 1974. We work to make women and children safe, offer support, provide hope and act for justice and social change. The Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900 operates from 10am to 10pm, 7 days a week. This will extend to a 24/7 service from January 2016. We also offer a one-to-one support service, court accompaniment and coordinate the Dolphin House Domestic Violence Support & Referral Service.
Seeks to work towards the elimination of violence against women & their children in their homes
Facilitates the empowerment of women through education, training & enterprise
Representative body for intercounty Ladies Football and Camogie players providing a unified voice for intercounty players, improve their experiences on the field. Support the needs of women involved in prostitution with health service
Founded in November 2012, The Women’s Museum of Ireland is an exciting initiative that aims to promote the formal recognition of the role of women in Irish history, as well as the role of Irish women abroad. Encompassing the rural and urban, the political and domestic, the Women’s Museum of Ireland brings together research on all aspects of women’s history and generates public discussion on the impact and achievements of the women of Ireland. In doing so the museum hopes to encourage the continuation of these successes in future generations of women worldwide.
Women's Network Bord Gais Energy consists of members from across a variety of departments within BGE, from IT to customer operations to finance to HR etc. Our group has come together to try to understand the issues faced by women working in BGE from all backgrounds and across all levels. Our group recognises that while women have achieved relative successes in the workplace in recent years, there are still many unique barriers and issues facing women in the workforce.
A membership based organisation comprising women's groups, centres, networks & projects
Links new & existing women's groups in Tallaght area
As a Christian Association their purpose is to share their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ with women and all young people and to serve the whole community by encouraging spiritual physical and social development.
