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Section: Publications
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council welcomes the All Party Oireachtas Report on the Single Working Age Payment and the specific inclusion of the needs of women on social welfare. 'The NWCI particularly welcome the recommendation that 'any programme of social welfare reform must be driven by an explicit anti-poverty and gender…
Section: Latest News
3. Legislation on X - Letter Writing Campaign
Excerpt: …Action on X, which is campaigning for legislation in line with the Supreme Court ruling in the X Case, as a minimum first step towards the achievement of the right of choice for women in Ireland, is supporting the Bill which has been brought before the Dail by independent and…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Dia dhaoibh a chairde inniu. Tá an-áthas orm bheith libh ar an ócáid speisialta seo.It gives me great pleasure to join you today for the double celebration of International Women's Day and the opening of these lovely new offices for the National Women's Council of Ireland. Thank you in particular…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Thank you President Higgins for your truly inspirational words, and thank for opening this new premises which we hope will provide a new and important space for women's organisations to come and meet, reflect and organise.Thank you also for celebrating International Women's Day with us.International Women's Day is a time…
Section: Latest News
6. The History of International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …International Women's Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. It is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day,…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Our Stories, Our WordsFriday, 9th March 2012, 7.00pm-9.30pmPeacock Theatre, 26 Lower Abbey Street, DublinThe Hijabi Monologues is about creating a theatre space for Muslim women's stories; a space to breathe as they are; a space that does not claim to tell every story and speak for every voice. The stories…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The event will be chaired by Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission10.30am to 2.30pm, 22 March 2012Oak Room, Mansion HouseThis seminar is an opportunity to have an inter-agency discussion on the impact of the habitual residence condition on Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Representativesfrom relevant Government…
Section: Newsflash
9. National Women’s Council of Ireland & SIPTU call for action on the Gender Pay Gap in Ireland on
Excerpt: …Press ReleaseThe Gender pay gap in Ireland is 17.1% according to a new publication launched by the EU Commission on the Gender Pay Gap today. Young women earn more than 90% of male wages but this falls to 71.5% in the 35-44 age and to only 61.4% group for women…
Section: Newsflash
10. Irish women earn 17% less than men
Excerpt: …Women are still earning substantially less than men in Ireland despite efforts to promote equality in the workplace.According to a study by the European Commission, women here earn on average 17.1 per cent less than men.The study also indicated that only 123,000 women in Ireland earn more than €50,000 per…
Section: Newsflash
11. New figures show outcome of pregnancies as a result of rape
Excerpt: …FIGURES RELEASED BY the Rape Crisis Network have detailed the outcome of pregnancies which occured as a result of rape in Ireland.A total of 1,545 survivors of sexual violence attended rape crisis centres around the country in 2010. Of these, 75 became pregnant as a result of rape.Click here to…
Section: Newsflash
12. The Irish Institute of Group Analysis announces an open morning
Excerpt: …At the School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4.10.30a.m. -1p.m. Saturday March 10th 2012. The IIGA Open Morning offers you an opportunity to find out more about the training courses in Group Analysis - from the Foundation Course, Advanced Course through to the professional clinical training and MSc…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The Friends of the Rotunda presentsMR DICKENS IS COMINGThe moving and entertaining world of Charles Dickens and his characters are brilliantly brought to life by the author's great- great grandson, internationally acclaimed actor, Gerald Dickens.Saturday 31st March 2012Pillar Room, Rotunda HospitalTickets €50 7.30m wine and canapés'A once in a lifetime…
Section: Newsflash
14. Reminder of International Women’s Day Presidential Visit
Excerpt: …Celebrate International Women's Day With President Michael D Higgins, poet Paula Meehan, Musicians and FriendsThurs March 8thRegistration tea/coffee 10.15 -- 10.45amVenue: NWCI, 4th Floor 2-3 Parnell sq. East, Dublin 1Rsvp: anneg@nwci.ie /01- 8787248Places are limited so please reserve your place!
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Press ReleaseThe Gender pay gap in Ireland is 17.1% according to a new publication launched by the EU Commission on the Gender Pay Gap today. Young women earn more than 90% of male wages but this falls to 71.5% in the 35-44 age and to only 61.4% group for women…
Section: Latest News
16. Irish women earn 17% less than men
Excerpt: …Women are still earning substantially less than men in Ireland despite efforts to promote equality in the workplace.According to a study by the European Commission, women here earn on average 17.1 per cent less than men.The study also indicated that only 123,000 women in Ireland earn more than €50,000 per…
Section: Latest News
17. Wronged women of Liberia reluctant to revisit human rights abuses
Excerpt: …Having already testified to a government commission, victims of sexual violence eschew new process based on traditional justiceThe women sat on plastic chairs arranged in a circle, some breast feeding, others with small children at their feet. This is their centre in Ganta, the dusty, vibrant commercial capital of Nimba…
Section: Latest News
18. New figures show outcome of pregnancies as a result of rape
Excerpt: …FIGURES RELEASED BY the Rape Crisis Network have detailed the outcome of pregnancies which occured as a result of rape in Ireland.A total of 1,545 survivors of sexual violence attended rape crisis centres around the country in 2010. Of these, 75 became pregnant as a result of rape.Forty-three of the…
Section: Latest News
19. NEWS FROM 56TH MEETING OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Excerpt: …The 56th meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women opened at the United Nations in New York on 27th February 2012 and will continue until 9th March.This annual event brings together up to 8,000 women from all four corners of the globe to discuss key issues affecting women.…
Section: Latest News
20. New video developed by the Irish Family Planning Association about abortion
Excerpt: …Myths and facts presented out of context are all too common in the debate about abortion in Ireland. Misinformation extends to even the most basic questions: Who are the women who obtain abortions? Why do they decide to end a pregnancy? Is abortion available in Ireland? Abortion in Ireland http://www.ifpa.ie/Hot-Topics/Abortion/YouTube-Video…
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