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1. It stops now - NWCI launches European campaign
Excerpt: …On 5 April NWCI launched It Stops Now the campaign of our new EU project Ending Sexual Harassment in Third Level Education (ESHTE). The event took place in the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin. There was great support and interest with representatives from student unions, universities and colleges around…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) are now established in all local authority areas to oversee and plan for the long-term strategic development and integration of community supports in their areas. At the same time, local authorities have assumed a more involved role in the broader economic development of their areas.…
Section: Publications
3. NWCI welcomes union agreement with FAI on issues of concern for women’s team
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the agreement with the FAI on issues of concern for the Ireland women’s soccer team, and calls for increased investment across the board for women’s sport. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the news that an agreement of all issues…
Section: Latest News
4. Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Association of Ireland
Excerpt: …Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is a newly formed, not for profit organisation (CHY – 19635) that aims to offer support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after. The organisation was formed by a group of bereaved parents who supported…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Established in 1994, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland's leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. All of our work is underscored by our commitment to combating social injustice.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Women in Touch is a peer led social support group made up of women of all ages and backgrounds. We meet on a weekly basis (Tuesdays) at our local Family Resource Centre. The group was established in April, 2009 and many of the original members are still part of the…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) young people, aged between 14 and 23. Our vision is a world where LGBT+ young people are equal, safe and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …MAMs is 230 members nationally and internationally and growing. The group started by a simple cup of coffee and an opportunity to connect with other Mothers Artists Makers. They campaign on specific issues of isolation, marginalisation, and disproportionate economic impact experienced by women in the creative industries as a result…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Exchange House Ireland provides Traveller specific, professional, front-line services in Ireland. This is a “best practice” model. They are the largest Traveller specific service provider in the country.
Section: Our Members
10. We need a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment and violence in Third Level Education
Excerpt: …• Over 30 per cent of students in Ireland reported feeling sexually harassed or intimidated while in their current educational institution. • 16 per cent of students having experienced some form of unwanted sexual experience . The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is delighted to announce the launch of…
Section: Latest News
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…
Section: Publications
12. NWCI welcomes the Concluding Observations of the CEDAW Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Concluding Observations of the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which arise as a consequence of Ireland’s examination under the Convention in early 2017. In its remarks, the CEDAW Committee acknowledges the positive aspects of Ireland's compliance…
Section: Latest News
13. Ireland bottom of the European league when it comes to paid maternity leave
Excerpt: …A report today by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella organisation of Britain's trade unions, found that Ireland is bottom of the European league for paid maternity leave. Responding to this report, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for the new National Women’s Strategy to address the…
Section: Latest News
14. Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights
Excerpt: …The Dublin Declaration on Reproductive Rights is the first of its kind and was launched by the International Association for Women's Mental Health as part of the 7th World Congress on Women's Mental Health that took place in Dublin, 6-9 March 2017. The declaration has been endorsed by the World…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, NWCI hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health, in particular women's reproductive rights, as part of the 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental health. At the event, the International Association for Women’s Mental Health unveiled the ‘Dublin…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …This International Women's Day 2017, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hosted a special celebration focusing on the rights of women in relation to mental health and wellbeing, which saw the ‘Dublin Declaration’ on reproductive rights unveiled by the International Association on Women’s Mental Health. The Dublin Declaration was…
Section: Latest News
17. Out of Silence - NWCI launches first ever film on women’s mental health in Ireland
Excerpt: …“There’s an expectation that women are more comfortable discussing their feelings. I never did that.” Grace “I wanted to not be pregnant anymore, or not be me anymore, or not be here anymore.” BethAnne “I just feel so sorry for her, and I’m so happy that I’m not that girl…
Section: Latest News
18. Opportunity for Ireland to lead the way on Women’s Mental Health
Excerpt: …• Depression and anxiety are more than twice as prevalent amongst women than men. • 1 in 5 women experience some form of domestic violence in Ireland which has huge implications for women’s mental and physical health. • Ireland has the highest rate for child suicide of girls in Europe.…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today presented to the Citizen’s Assembly, highlighting the reasons we need to repeal the 8th amendment, and outlining NWCI’s recommendation for a model that would combine a period of abortion on request with abortion in exceptional circumstances. Presenting to the Assembly, Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
20. Recommendations for Legislative Amendments: Domestic Violence Bill 2017
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes the new measures to be introduced in the Domestic Violence Bill 2017, and the fact that Ireland is moving towards ratification of the Istanbul Convention. NWCI welcome in particular the enhanced protection of and support for victims when they are going to court, the removal of the barrier…
Section: Publications
