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1. Review of Joint Labour Committees - Submission by the NWCI 2013
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: Publications
2. Why do we celebrate International Women’s Day? The History
Excerpt: …The History of International Women's DayInternational Women's Day (8th March) originated from the trade union movement in America in the early 20th century, particularly in the activism of the women who worked in the clothing industry 'sweatshops' of the time. In 1907 the women held a 'Hunger March' in New…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …National Women's Council marks 40th anniversary with invitation to women and men to join the campaign for women's rights and equality International Women's Day tomorrow, 8 March, will mark 40 years of women and women's organisations coming together in the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to campaign for women's…
Section: Latest News
4. Life and health cannot be separated when legislating for abortion
Excerpt: …To mark International Women's Day, a joint seminar co-hosted by the National Women's Council of Ireland and Doctors for Choice will today give voice to the majority of doctors in Ireland who support a pro-choice position.Speaking on the occasion of the seminar 'Abortion – the lives and health of women…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …On the occasion of her attendance at Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, New York, 4 – 10 March 2013Minister of State Kathleen Lynch TD is leading the Irish delegation to the 57th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), currently taking place at…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …On the occasion of Equal Pay Day tomorrow, 28 February 2013, the National Women's Council of Ireland and SIPTU are calling on the government to urgently tackle the gender pay gap and protect collective bargaining and wage setting mechanisms in low paid sectors. Ann Irwin, Policy Officer with the National…
Section: Latest News
7. More women make better politics highlights Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet
Excerpt: …On her visit to Dublin, Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women today highlighted the need to promote a greater role for women in political decision making. Her remarks come on the occasion of a meeting with civil society groups and politicians hosted by the National…
Section: Latest News
8. National Women’s Council Welcomes State Apology to Magdalene Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes the apology by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Magdalene women and calls 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: Latest News
9. Savings on child benefit must be invested into childcare
Excerpt: …In response to the launch of the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the maintenance of a universal payment to all families but calls on the government to make at least 60% of the payment universal and invest…
Section: Latest News
10. Constitutional Convention gives a strong mandate for women’s equality
Excerpt: …Voting in Dublin today the Constitutional Convention made a series of recommendations 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. The NWCI argued for a…
Section: Latest News
11. Take action today to end exploitation and violence against women and girls in the sex industry
Excerpt: …The prostitution of women and girls constitutes a fundamental violation of women's human rights and a serious form of male violence against women. It is the view of the NWCI that prostitution is incompatible with equality for women. The NWCI believes that the introduction of legislation to criminalise the purchase…
Section: Newsflash
12. International Women’s Day - Overview of events
Excerpt: …We have started putting together information on events in relation to International Women's Day 2013 on our website. You can see the overview in our Calendar of Events. You can still send us information on any other events in relation to International Women's Day and we will include them in…
Section: Newsflash
13. Women in Political Decision Making - Visit by Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet
Excerpt: …Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women will address a meeting with civil society groups and politicians hosted by the National Women's Council of Ireland on Thursday, 21st February 2013.The meeting will be chaired by Minister Kathleen Lynch, Minister of State, Department of Health and Department…
Section: Newsflash
14. Scandinavian Childcare: Making It Happen - Seminar
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council, Barnardos, OPEN, and Start Strong are exploring ways to improve childcare and afterschool care services in Ireland. At the moment, services differ greatly in terms of quality and availability and they can be very expensive for parents.We are trying to look for a more sustainable solution…
Section: Newsflash
15. Irish Women Then and Now – Celebrating 40 Years of Women and the EU
Excerpt: …On International Women's Day 2013 the National Women's Council of Ireland will host a joint event with the European Commission Representation in Ireland to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the NWCI and of the Irish EU membership.The event will feature a live performance by Mary Coughlan.What: Irish Women Then and…
Section: Newsflash
16. Charities Act - Information Seminar
Excerpt: …As you may know the Department of Justice & Equality has announced a consultation on how the Charities Act is to be implemented. Carmichael Centre is collaborating with a number of other umbrella bodies in the C&V sector to set up an information seminar on the consultation process. The other…
Section: Newsflash
17. When they put up their hands like scales - Photographic exhibition by Emma Campbell
Excerpt: …The Copper House Gallery is currently running the photographic exhibition When they put up their hands like scales by artist and photographer Emma Campbell. All of the photographs in the exhibition were taken through glass during journeys to abortion clinics in Liverpool and London.Power, exercised as control, has blighted the…
Section: Newsflash
18. Abortion- The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland
Excerpt: …In the week of International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland will host a joint event with Doctors for Choice on Abortion - The Lives and Health of Women in Ireland.Speakers will include:Dr Mary Favier, Doctors For ChoiceMarge Berer, Editor, Reproductive Health MattersOrla O'Connor, Director, NWCIWhat: Abortion -…
Section: Newsflash
19. Two Years Overdue – No time to waste in approving new EU maternity leave legislation
Excerpt: …Two years ago the European Parliament with the help of European Women's Lobby (EWL) members adopted its position on amending the Maternity Leave Directive. The amended Directive would allow for 20 weeks full pay maternity leave, with a so-called 'passerelle clause' to combine maternity and parental leave for countries that…
Section: Newsflash
20. Traineeship at the European Institute for Gender Equality
Excerpt: …The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) announces a traineeship opportunity lasting up to five months for a graduate who is a national of an EU member state.The traineeship shall be based at the Institute's offices in Vilnius, Lithuania. The registration of applications will close on 22 February 2013 at…
Section: Newsflash
