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NWCI is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer

Published: Monday, February 14, 2022

Deadline extended to midnight, Sunday, 27th February This is an exciting time for the National Women’s Council (NWC).  Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you...

We are recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer

Published: Friday, February 04, 2022

NWC is currently recruiting for a Membership and Engagement Support Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a background...

Urgent need to address sexual harassment and violence in third level education

Published: Thursday, January 27, 2022

Responding to the findings of the national surveys of student and staff experiences of sexual violence and harassment in higher education, launched by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. today, the National...

National Women’s Council welcomes appointment of independent Chair of Abortion Review

Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has today welcomed the appointment of an independent Chair to lead the Abortion Review  Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said, “We welcome the appointment of an Independent Chair, and...

Violence is an inherent part in prostitution: NWC response to Amnesty Report

Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2022

In response to Amnesty International’s report on prostitution in Ireland released today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) said that violence against women is an inherent part of prostitution, and that sexual consent cannot be purchased.  ...

Political leadership needed to end men’s violence against women

Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NWC calls for political action ahead of Dáil statements The National Women’s Council (NWC) has called for meaningful change to ensure a massive culture shift in violence against women in advance of the ...

Vigil for Ashling: This must be the watershed moment in ending men’s violence against women

Published: Friday, January 14, 2022

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said the nationwide outpouring of grief and anger following the killing of Ashling Murphy must be a watershed moment in ending men’s violence against women. This was said in advance...

We are recruiting for an Administrator – All-island Women’s Forum

Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

This is an exciting time for National Women’s Council (NWC). Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you have a background in Administration and are an excellent...

NWC calls for violence against women to be housed under one Government Department

Published: Friday, December 10, 2021

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called for an integrated approach to tackle men’s violence against women, with one Government Department having overall responsibility and accountability for tackling gender-based violence and delivering the supports that women...

Abortion Working Group calls on Stephen Donnelly to immediately appoint independent chair

Published: Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Following the discussion at the Oireachtas Health Committee, the Abortion Working Group, chaired by the National Women’s Council (NWC) calls on Minster for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to immediately announce an independent chair, supported by an expert advisory group,...

NWC calls on Government to increase efforts to tackle sexual harassment and violence

Published: Wednesday, December 08, 2021

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today called on the Government to increase its efforts to tackle sexual harassment and violence on campus. NWC highlighted the importance of resourcing and supporting a holistic approach that addresses the needs of...

NWC calls on Government to deliver much needed systemic change through Women’s Health Action Plan

Published: Monday, November 29, 2021

‘The entire system is set up for coping, not thriving… to access supports you have to be barely coping’ – disabled woman ‘Going in my early 20s and saying to a doctor sex is painful and...

NWC is currently recruiting for a CRM and Digital Engagement Officer

Published: Thursday, November 18, 2021

Please note - the deadline for this position has been extended until midnight, 6th January 2022.  This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that....

Abortion Working Group calls on Minister for Health to take immediate action on Abortion Review

Published: Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Abortion Working Group, chaired by the National Women’s Council (NWC), has written to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to express our serious concern over the confusing and contradictory messages regarding the legally mandated abortion review This Review...

Urgent structural reforms for women and equality still missing in Budget 2022

Published: Wednesday, November 10, 2021

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (Wednesday, 10th November) launched the preliminary findings of its analysis of Budget 2022 from a women’s equality perspective. While welcoming some positive measures for women in Budget 2022, NWC called for much...

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