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Published: Thursday, May 29, 2025
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is seeking tenders from qualified individuals or organisations to conduct a research project entitled “When Women Lead: Evidence from Ireland on Gender-Responsive Policy Outcomes.” This study will examine how...
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2018
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the announcement of a new comprehensive report on sexual violence in Ireland ('SAVI 2') and particularly that the survey will be conducted by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). NWCI is very...
Published: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed the announcement of supports for parents in the Government’s early year’s strategy plan First 5. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “State...
Published: Friday, November 16, 2018
Ireland celebrates Women in Technology this November with 2 Awards Ceremonies: The Women in IT Awards on the 21st of November and the Women in Tech Awards on November 22nd. Here's a little more info...
Published: Monday, November 12, 2018
The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed the publication of the Gender Action Plan 2018-2020 by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor today to combat gender inequality within Higher Education in Ireland. NWCI Director Orla O...
Published: Tuesday, November 06, 2018
“My mam would suffer from depression and instead of talking to her and giving her help, they just kept giving her tablets”. “There is nothing within the health service to explain the experience of abuse when you...
Published: Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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...
Published: Thursday, October 25, 2018
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...
Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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...
Published: Thursday, October 18, 2018
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...
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...
Published: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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...
Published: Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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 ...
Published: Sunday, October 14, 2018
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...
Published: Tuesday, October 09, 2018
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...
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...
Published: Sunday, October 07, 2018
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...
Published: Thursday, October 04, 2018
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...
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...
Published: Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI has called the homeless and housing crisis “our most serious equality challenge”. Orla O’Connor continued, “This crisis is a women’s issue, it’s having a...
Published: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Launching its Pre-Budget Submission 2019 today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to prioritise investment in the area of women’s health and a reversal of cuts and investment in crucial services...
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