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NWCI calls for a reasoned debate in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum

Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s announcement of a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May / June of next year, and called for a reasoned debate in the lead...

Budget 2018 must close the gender pensions gap

Published: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) yesterday launched its 2018 Pre Budget Submission, “Value for Money and Money for Values”, calling on the Government to tackle the deep inequalities women face in the pension system and...

Newstalk should issue guidelines for broadcasters

Published: Friday, September 22, 2017

Commenting on the news that George Hook has stepped down, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said today that Newstalk must still take measures to counter the negative impact of George Hook’s victim blaming, and...

Making Women Count in Budget 2017

Published: Thursday, September 21, 2017

In the lead-up to Budget 2018, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched a report which sets out for government how it can follow through on its commitments to tackle inequality with national finances. At an...

Women’s Aid is recruiting a Manager of Services

Published: Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Women’s Aid is now recruiting to fill the following full-time permanent position: Manager of Services (Ref: Mgr. S) The Manager will develop and manage the Women’s Aid Dublin based One to One Support and Outreach Service,...

National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes decision to suspend Hook

Published: Friday, September 15, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the decision to suspend George Hook while an investigation into his victim blaming comments is ongoing. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The decision to suspend...

We are hiring! NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy

Published: Thursday, September 14, 2017

NWCI is currently recruiting for Head of Policy. DEADLINE EXTENDED - new deadline: 20th October This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If...

National Women’s Council issues formal complaint over Hook’s comments

Published: Monday, September 11, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today issued formal complaints over comments made by Newstalk’s George Hook on sexual violence and ‘personal responsibility.’ NWCI also welcomed the decision by Dalata Hotels to end...

Getting Women on Board: Time for quotas to increase the number of women on boards

Published: Wednesday, September 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a high profile “Getting Women on Board” event in the Mansion House. Following the publication of NWCI’s “Better Boards” handbook in 2015, the event...

NWCI welcomes National Maternity Hospital agreement

Published: Friday, September 01, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris that the National Maternity Hospital will remain in State ownership, and that there will be no religious involvement in delivery of...

NWCI is hiring! We’re recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer

Published: Thursday, August 31, 2017

NWCI is hiring! We're recruiting for a Reproductive Health Public Engagement Officer. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. ...

NWCI calls for greater recognition for women in sport

Published: Friday, August 25, 2017

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup draws to a close, the National Women’s Council of Ireland today called for greater recognition for women across all sports in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, ...

Domestic Violence should be treated as a criminal offence

Published: Friday, August 11, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the United Nations Committee Against Torture’s (UNCAT) recommendations in relation to amending the Domestic Violence Bill to include a specific criminal offence of domestic violence that encompasses...

Apology does not address sexist and misogynistic language

Published: Sunday, August 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the apology in the Sunday Times, in response to Kevin Myers article “Sorry ladies, equal pay has to be earned”' is completely unacceptable. Orla O’Connor,...

Stronger Action Needed from Government to Reduce Gender Gaps in Companies in Ireland

Published: Monday, July 24, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland today (24.07.17) called for stronger action from Government to reduce gender gaps in Ireland for public and private companies. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland...

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