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1. Domestic Violence should be treated as a criminal offence
Excerpt: …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 physical and psychological abuse committed within a relationship. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said,…
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2. Apology does not address sexist and misogynistic language
Excerpt: …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, Director of NWCI said, “The article clearly displayed discriminatory views on both gender and religious grounds,…
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3. Stronger Action Needed from Government to Reduce Gender Gaps in Companies in Ireland
Excerpt: …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 said: ‘‘In the last week, we have seen details published in relation to gender gaps…
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4. Greater representation on Public Participation Network
Excerpt: …The Public Participation Network (PPN) is an independent umbrella organisation and network that provides a voice for all community and voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups throughout the country. It is the main link for local authorities to connect with these three pillars. It enables the nomination of groups onto…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The National Planning Framework – “Ireland 2040 – Our Plan” – will set a new strategic planning and development context for the Ireland and all its regions in the period between now and 2040, setting a strategic, high-level framework for the co-ordination of a range of national, regional and local…
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6. Call for equality for women in the pension system - NWCI workshops
Excerpt: …NWCI has organised a series of workshops on pension equality in Cork and Kerry working with our members and key stakeholders. The project aimed to engage and empower older women to advocate for direct personal access to pensions that take into account the important role women play in providing unpaid…
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7. NWCI welcomes recommendations of Citizens Assembly report
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomed the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive healthcare, sexual health and relationship education and the improvement of…
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8. We are recruiting for a Communications Assistant
Excerpt: …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 you are an excellent communicator, have good IT and organisational skills, and are interested in working with a leading national women’s organisations, we want you!…
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9. Feminists are everywhere - literally!
Excerpt: …Feminists are everywhere was the title of our very successful AGM morning event that brought together over 150 members and supporters on the 8th June 2017 to discuss key issues for women's equality. Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald gave the keynote address, which was followed by…
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10. NWCI welcomes strong mandate for the Special Oireachtas Committee to repeal the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Citizens Assembly report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. In particular, NWCI welcomes the clear recommendation to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, to legislate for abortion on-request and the wider recommendations on reproductive healthcare, sexual health and relationship education and the improvement of…
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Excerpt: …Women predominately rely on State Pensions to provide an income in their older years. Yet for a number of reasons, both historical and current, women continue to have less access to State Pensions then men. Currently 84% of those receiving a full State contributory pension are men; women continue to…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …At the National Economic Dialogue, 27- 28 June 2017, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2018 as an opportunity to showcase its commitment to women’s equality by closing the gender pension gap. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “In the lead up to Budget 2018, one of the…
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Excerpt: …Ahead of the first meeting of the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Committee to put women at the centre of their discussions, and for Minister Simon Harris to name a date for the…
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14. New Cabinet, same old gender imbalance
Excerpt: …Speaking following the announcement of the Ministers of State, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed its disappointment in the numbers of women appointed as Ministers and Ministers of State. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “With women appointed to just four senior Cabinet positions, this number remains the…
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16. Irish law subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the new case Whelan v. Ireland. The ruling finds that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and violated her rights to privacy. The Committee ruled that “by criminalising and prohibiting abortion…
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Excerpt: …Ireland’s budgetary process has long faced criticism for its opaque and complex nature. Recent reform aimed at providing for greater parliamentary participation and transparency are to be welcomed. In order to achieve equality, we must act purposefully. It requires weighing the benefits and costs of policies that would or could…
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18. Ireland is ready for changing its abortions laws
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the ruling of the UN Human Rights Committee in the new case Whelan v. Ireland. The ruling finds that Ireland’s abortion laws have subjected a woman to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and violated her rights to privacy. The Committee ruled…
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19. Sectioning of a young girl described as “concerning” by National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) described reports in the Irish Times of a girl who was refused an abortion, and subsequently sectioned as “extremely concerning.” Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This morning’s reports that a young girl was sectioned after requesting an abortion is an extremely concerning…
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20. Ellen O’Malley Dunlop elected as new NWCI Chairperson
Excerpt: …We are delighted to announce the election of Ellen O’Malley Dunlop as our new Chairperson at our AGM on 8 June 2017. Ellen succeeds Frances Byrne. She is a committed feminist. From 2006 – 2016 Ellen led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and raised awareness of the prevalence of sexual…
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