National Women’s Council of Ireland |  Stakeholder Submission to the Universal Periodic Review

Published: Thursday, April 09, 2026

This Stakeholder Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for Ireland in 2026 is grounded in consultation with our membership in March 2026. It also builds on NWC’s other recent research and policy work, including our submission on Ireland’s 2025...

Submission to UN Call for Input: Planning and the Right to a Clean Healthy & Sustainable Environment

Published: Friday, March 27, 2026

Submission of the National Women's Council to the United Nations call for input to inform the Special Rapporteur on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment's thematic report to 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly focusing...

National Women’s Council Submission to Joint Committee on Health (National Maternity Strategy)

Published: Tuesday, March 03, 2026

This submission builds on our extensive research and consultation not only with our membership but also with women in all their diversity – including Traveller women, Roma women, migrant women, disabled women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and victims and survivors of domestic, sexual...

NWC Submission on the Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan

Published: Friday, February 20, 2026

In this submission, the National Women’s Council outlines the urgent need for a gender-responsive Child and Family Homelessness Action Plan that recognises the deep links between homelessness, poverty and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Drawing on our research, policy...

Submission to the Consultation on Ireland’s Social Climate Plan

Published: Friday, October 24, 2025

The Feminist Communities for Climate Justice project's submission to the Consultation on Ireland's Social Climate Plan

Submission to the Consultation on a new National Obesity Strategy in Ireland

Published: Monday, September 22, 2025

Feminist Communities for Climate Justice's submission to the consultation on a new National Obesity Strategy in Ireland

Submission to the Independent COVID-19 Evaluation

Published: Wednesday, September 03, 2025

NWC's submission to Ireland’s COVID-19 Evaluation, an independent non-statutory entity. This submission will contribute to the Evaluation's report, following the conclusion of the public consultation. This submission recognises that gender emerged as a significant factor in the social, economic,...

NWC Submission to the General Scheme of Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

Published: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

NWC Submission to the General Scheme of Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, particularly Parts 2, 5 (Head 19) and 12 (Head 39). We cautiously welcome this Bill, as it represents a progressive step towards safeguarding survivors' rights in court systems and address...

National Women’s Council Pre-Budget Submission 2026

Published: Thursday, July 10, 2025

The National Women’s Council has called on the Government to seize the opportunity of its first Budget to deliver a bold, feminist vision for the future. Budget 2026 must invest in universal, inclusive public services that support women as part...

Submission to the Electoral Commission Public consultation on the addresses of candidates on ballots

Published: Friday, January 31, 2025

Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Submission to Moving Together strategy

Published: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

The Feminist Communities for Climate Justice project's submission to the Consultation on Moving Together: A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland in collaboration with COPE Galway, Comhdháil na nOileán (Ireland’s Offshore...

NWC Submission on the Draft Primary Curriculum Specification

Published: Monday, June 17, 2024

The National Women’s Council provided feedback on the Wellbeing curriculum, specifically focusing on Social, Personal, and Health Education (SPHE), as part of the consultation process for the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s Draft Primary Curriculum Specifications. In...

Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Response to Revised Energy Poverty Action Plan Consultation

Published: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Feminist Communities for Climate Justice project's submission in response to the Revised Energy Poverty Action Plan Consultation 2024

Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Climate Action Plan 2024 Submission

Published: Friday, April 05, 2024

The Feminist Communities for Climate Justice project's submission in response to Climate Action Plan 2024 consultation.

Submission on the European Semester and Ireland’s National Reform Programme 2024

Published: Monday, March 11, 2024

Key to tackling structural gender inequalities is government investment in public services and social infrastructure. This is necessary for advancing women’s equality in Ireland and for the evolution of our society into a fair and equitable one. The National...