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1. NWCI launches Policy Position Paper on Abortion
Excerpt: …The NWCI recently launched its Policy Position Paper on Abortion.The NWCI has worked on the issue of abortion over the last thirty years and our position on abortion has developed over time in recognition of the diversity and evolution of views in this area. NWCI members have mandated us to…
Section: Newsflash
2. Why we need the Joint Labour Committees - NWCI Submision on the Review of JLCs
Excerpt: …The JLCs regulate areas of work that are generally paid at rates marginally above the statutory minimum wage. They are acknowledged as being important in the absence of a fair system to determine wages at this level. The JLCs are a significant concern to the NWCI in the context of…
Section: Newsflash
3. Taxing maternity benefit - A short sighted measure
Excerpt: …The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, announced his intention to bring maternity benefit into the tax net as part of his proposals in Budget 2013.Up to now Maternity Benefit has not been regarded as income for the purposes of the Income Tax Acts and is disregarded for all tax purposes.…
Section: Newsflash
4. Unpaid parental leave extended from 14 to 18 weeks
Excerpt: …On March 8th the Government announced its intentions to introduce the EU Parental Leave Directive into Irish law. Currently in Ireland maternity leave is paid for 26 weeks with an additional 16 weeks unpaid also being available. In addition to this, 14 weeks' unpaid parental leave is available for both…
Section: Newsflash
5. Claiming Our Future is recruiting a Project Manager
Excerpt: …Claiming Our Future is recruiting a two-day per week project manager for the period up to end of September 2014. The purpose of this role is to support and ensure implementation of the Claiming Our Future work programme.This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to contribute to building…
Section: Newsflash
6. Women - A Balanced Business - WMB Conference
Excerpt: …WMB's third annual Cork conference will be on Women - A Balanced Business. Keynote Speaker for the day will be Susan Vinnicombe, OBE, Director of the Cranfield International Centre for Women Leaders.Susan's expertise lies in women's leadership styles, gender diversity on corporate boards and the issues women face when developing…
Section: Newsflash
7. Girls and Pearls: A special evening for women of all ages
Excerpt: …This is an opportunity to put on that little black dress and go out with your mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, goddaughter or friend to a private viewing of the iconic film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.The event is being organised by Fiona O'Connell and her daughter Lucy in order to raise…
Section: Newsflash
8. International Roma and Traveller Day - Protest
Excerpt: …Minceirs Whiden, Ireland's National Traveller-only forum, is organising this event in conjunction with similar protests throughout Europe. Join us to highlight discrmination against Roma and Travellers and celebrate Roma and Traveller culture.What: International Roma Day - ProtestWhen: 8 April, 12 - 1 pmWhere: European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin…
Section: Newsflash
9. Minister Burton invites expressions of interest for appointment to the Citizens Information Board
Excerpt: …The Minister for Social Protection, Ms Joan Burton TD, has invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for two positions on the Board of the Citizens Information Board. The appointment will be for a period not exceeding five years.The Citizens Information Board operates under the aegis of…
Section: Newsflash
10. UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders reports on Ireland
Excerpt: …Margaret Sekaggya, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders delivered her reports on Ireland and National Human Rights Institutions to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 4th March 2013.Report on Ireland The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Ms Margaret Sekaggya, conducted an official visit…
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11. Women’s Museum of Ireland - Website launched
Excerpt: …The Women's Museum of Ireland is a project that aims to promote the formal recognition of the role of women in Irish history as well as the role of Irish women abroad. The museum hopes to educate the public about the contributions of women to cultural, political and social history…
Section: Newsflash
12. NWCI celebrates 40th anniversary on International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …On International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland marked its 40th anniversary at a co-hosted event with the European Union Representation in Ireland , entitled 'Irish Women- Then and Now: Celebrating 40 years of Women in Ireland.'NWCI's 40th anniversary this year coincides with 40 years of Ireland's membership…
Section: Newsflash
13. Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013 - Countess Markievicz School
Excerpt: …On the occasion of the Lockout Centenary 1913 - 2013, the next Countess Markievicz School will look at Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013, Living Conditions Then and Now, Vision for the Future: Women's Perspectives. Keynote speaker Dr Pauline Conroy.What: Countess Markievicz School - Women in Poverty 1913 - 2013Where:…
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14. Constitutional Convention gives a strong mandate for women’s equality
Excerpt: …At its most recent meeting on 16/17 February, the Constitutional Convention made a series of recommendation to improve equality for women in Ireland. An overwhelming majority of the Convention members voted to accept recommendations made by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to amend article 41.2 of the Constitution…
Section: Newsflash
15. NWCI welcomes State apology to Magdalene women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomed the apology by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Magdalene women and called on the government to ensure an open, transparent and fair process of redress.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We welcome the heartfelt formal apology to women who…
Section: Newsflash
16. Women’s Health Matters - Seminar on Abortion
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice co-hosted a joint seminar on March 5, 2013 that gave a voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position. In the seminar, titled 'Abortion- the Lives and Health of Women…
Section: Newsflash
17. "What Men Can Do" - International White Ribbon Conference
Excerpt: …To address men's violence against women and gender equality the Men's Development Network is presenting a conference with Michael Kaufman Director of the International White Ribbon Campaign, Greg Heylin Director of Cosc, Christian Veske of the European Institute for Gender Equality, Harry Ferguson Professor of Social Work at Nottingham University,…
Section: Newsflash
18. More women make better politics - Visit of Michelle Bachelet, Director UN Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland was delighted to host a meeting on Women in Political Decision Making with Michelle Bachelet, Director of UN Women on 21st February 2013. The former President of Chili gave an inspiring insight into her experience as a female politician. Ms Bachelet highlighted the need…
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19. Abortion - Policy Position Paper of the National Women’s Council of Ireland
Excerpt: …Abortion is a significant contention in Irish society and one that remains unresolved. The NWCI acknowledges the entrenched social, religious and political views on both sides of the debate. Though recent events have brought abortion back into the public domain, the NWCI has worked on the issue over the last…
Section: Publications
20. Abortion - The Lives and Health of Women
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice co-hosted a joint seminar on March 5, 2013 that gave a voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position. In the seminar, titled 'Abortion- the Lives and Health of Women…
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