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NWC welcomes move to allow survivors of domestic violence transfer between housing waiting lists

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...

NWC hails removal of mandatory 3-day wait for abortion as major win for women’s health and equality

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...

Time to care about care: National Women’s Council calls for Budget 2027 to recognise care

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,...

Youth activist Rebekah Connolly elected Chairperson of the National Women’s Council

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...

Launch of new commemorative football Jersey to celebrate women’s role in Irish culture

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...

Sex For Rent exploitation must be made a specific crime

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...

National Women’s Council welcomes renewed focus on barriers to abortion

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...

Call for public childcare to be delivered in government’s action plan

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...

Survivor experiences central to tackling violence against women

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...

Barriers to accessing contraception remain for older and marginalised women

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 ...

NWC tells UN that Ireland is policy-rich but implementation poor when it comes

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 ...

JOIN OUR TEAM: Senior Policy Co-Ordinator

Published: Thursday, April 09, 2026

NWC is hiring a Senior Policy Coordinator to lead and coordinate policy development, advocacy, research, and campaigns in line with NWC’s Strategic Plan. The role will play a central part in advancing women’s equality through strategic...

Community supports for health & wellbeing focus of new joint project NWC & HSE launch new project

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...

Close the Gap: NWC demands better leave for parents

Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2026

At a rally at the Dáil today (4 March), the National Women’s Council (NWC) called for better-paid and more family leave. Ahead of International Women’s Day, NWC say maternity, paternity, adoptive, and parent’s...

Gender equality must be central to our climate change planning

Published: Friday, February 20, 2026

The impact of environmental breakdown, and the strategies to mitigate against it, are being felt differently by women and marginalised communities. This must be considered when planning for climate change, ...

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