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Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
NWC in partnership with AkiDwA, is seeking an experienced researcher for "Holding Up the System: Lived Experiences of Migrant Women Working in the Care Sector". The project will explore how racism and sexism intersect to shape the working conditions of...
Published: Thursday, October 22, 2026
NWC is hiring a Senior Policy Coordinator to lead and coordinate policy development, advocacy, research, and campaigns in line with NWC’s Strategic Plan. The role will play a central part in advancing women’s equality through strategic...
Published: Friday, October 09, 2026
Publishing its post-budget analysis, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has said the government’s childcare announcements in Budget 2027 are irrelevant for large swathes of families caught up in the childcare crisis. For 46,000 children on waiting lists around...
Published: Tuesday, October 06, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (6th October) welcomed a number of improvements for women in Budget 2027, including on childcare and contraception, but says long-term systemic reform is needed to solve the childcare crisis and address systemic inequalities...
Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026
National Women’s Council says public provision still best option for women Press release, 30 September 2026 The announcement of nine new State-led early years education and care facilities has been welcomed by the National Women’s Council (NWC). NWC...
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
NWC today (30th September) highlighted the power of EU citizens and civil society to shape EU policies on reproductive rights. Exploring the historic success of the European Citizens’ Initiative, My Voice, My Choice, NWC called on the Irish Government...
Published: Monday, September 28, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) is delighted to have coordinated the illumination of public buildings, including the Mansion House and Trinity College in Dublin, as part of a European-wide initiative to mark International Safe Abortion Day today (28th...
Published: Friday, September 25, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (25th September) has expressed its deep disappointment that the illumination of Belfast City Hall to mark International Safe Abortion Day on Monday, 28th September, has been halted. Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director of...
Published: Thursday, September 24, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (24th September) called for the overhaul of Ireland’s home care system to address structural issues, such as the fragmented experience of recipients of care, the postcode lottery, and chronic under-resourcing...
Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
With suicide the leading cause of maternal death, the National Women’s Council reiterates its call for a Mother and Baby Psychiatric Unit in Budget 2027 Press release, 23 September 2026 The National Women’s Council (NWC) has called for answers...
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ahead of International Equal Pay Day, National Women’s Council calls for action in Budget 2027 Press release, 17 September 2026 Women in Ireland earn almost 10% less than men. One of the chief drivers of this stubborn figure is the...
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
At least 13 adult women have been killed on the island of Ireland in 2026 Women leaders from across Ireland will meet in Dublin today to discuss the key issues facing women in 2026. Top of their list will be women’s...
Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said government must intervene urgently to provide early years education and care to 46,241 children under 3 on waiting lists for childcare around the country. NWC reiterates our long-standing call for public childcare and...
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Ireland’s human rights record will be reviewed at the United Nations in Geneva on 10 November 2026. Ahead of that, today Tuesday 25 August, the National Women’s Council (NWC) and other civil society organisations will meet with UN Member...
Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026
NWC welcomes positive actions included in the Action Plan but warns greater ambition is needed to advance gender equality The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (5th August) welcomed the long-awaited publication of the first Action Plan under...
Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Senior Policy Coordinator (5 day/week) Responsible to: Head of Policy Main Purpose of Job The Senior Policy Coordinator plays a central role in advancing NWC’s strategic objectives across key areas of women’s equality....
Published: Friday, July 24, 2026
The National Women's Council (NWC) has welcomed the publication of the first Local Democracy Taskforce - Government Implementation Plan as an important step towards strengthening local democracy, bringing greater decision-making powers to local government and supporting elected representatives to...
Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Legislation enacted today will see the offer of sex for rent exploitation be criminalised The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said tomorrow’s enactment of legislation to make the offer of sex for rent exploitation a...
Published: Thursday, July 09, 2026
NWC says violence against women is overwhelmingly perpetrated by men known to them and that scapegoating migrants distracts from the real issues and solutions Press release for immediate release The National Women’s Council has called on all of...
Published: Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Following today's (8th July 2026) launch of the Women's Health Action Plan 2026–2027: Phase 3, the National Women's Council (NWC) welcomed the Government's continued commitment to improving women's healthcare. NWC attended today's Action Plan launch following...
Published: Tuesday, July 07, 2026
NWC, the leading representative women’s organisation, launched its submission today Press release, 7 July 2026 The National Women’s Council (NWC), with its almost 200 women’s organisations across the island, has published its top calls to government ahead...
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