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...read more
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...read more
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...read more
Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The National Women’s Council and survivors have advocated for this change for some time Press release for immediate release The National Women’s Council (NWC) has warmly welcomed the announcement by Housing Minister James Brown that survivors...read more
Published: Thursday, June 18, 2026
The National Women’s Council has long called for the removal of the mandatory wait period The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said that the progression of the Bill to remove the mandatory 3-day wait period for...read more
Published: Monday, June 15, 2026
The National Women’s Council has said that the Irish economy is underpinned by care, and that without childcare, healthcare, and other forms of care, society and the economy cannot thrive. Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue this afternoon,...read more
Published: Friday, June 12, 2026
The National Women’s Council (NWC) is delighted to announce the election of Rebekah Connolly as its Chairperson for a two-year term until 2028. Anne Waithira Burke was elected as Deputy Chair. Connolly has been a board member of...read more
Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2026
image: Rachel Graham and Pearl Slattery wear the Legacy of Determination jersey at Bluebell FC ‘Legacy of Determination’ aims to secure formal recognition for the first-ever official women’s international football match held in Ireland Press...read more
Published: Monday, May 18, 2026
Press release, 18 May 2026 It is high time that sex for rent exploitation is criminalised, according to the Civil Society Coalition on Addressing “Sex for Rent” Exploitation and Protecting Renters, which includes organisations representing women, students, migrants and...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Press release, 12 May 2026 Barriers to abortion services are paternalistic, medically unnecessary, and must be removed, according to a letter from the National Women’s Council (NWC) to all TDs calling on them to support the reproductive rights bill. The...read more
Published: Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The childcare crisis will not end unless the government takes immediate steps towards a public system of early years education and care. That’s according to the Together for Public Alliance for a Public System of Early Childhood Education...read more
Published: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Survivor engagement can significantly improve policies in tackling violence against women. Yet, in Ireland, too often this has happened in an ad hoc way through survivors sharing personal, painful experiences and losses, which can be very traumatising. A new report...read more
Published: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
“I said, this is my second baby, and the nurse said to me, oh my God you’re not like the rest of them, at least you have got yourself on contraception” Patricia, Traveller women focus group ...read more
Published: Monday, April 13, 2026
Worsening Housing Crisis Undermining Women's Fundamental Rights and Safety The National Women’s Council tells UN that Ireland is policy-rich but implementation poor when it comes to gender equality In a submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review ...read more
Published: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Marking Social Prescribing Day tomorrow, 26 March, the National Women’s Council (NWC) will launch a new project looking at existing Social Prescribing services. Supported by the HSE and the Department of Health, the study will explore why some women...read more
