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1. Disabled Women’s Group Submission to Third National Strategy on DSGBV
Excerpt: …The Disabled Women’s Group (DWG) was established in March 2020. The DWG have been working collectively on the inclusion and visibility of disabled women across the National Women’s Council (NWC) strengthening the policy and advocacy work on health, care, violence against women, economic independence, participation and leadership. This submission is…
Section: Publications
2. NWC Submission on the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender- Based Violence
Excerpt: …NWC welcome the opportunity to make a submission on the Third National Strategy (TNS) on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV). We also welcome the alignment of the TNS with the obligations set forth in the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.1…
Section: Publications
3. NWC gives evidence at the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Excerpt: …At the beginning of June, NWC gave evidence at the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. We welcome reform in this area and are supportive of a number of proposals. We are asking the commission to also address the following as part of its functions: • to take on…
Section: Newsflash
4. We are recruiting for a Head of Mobilisation and Campaigns
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council is the leading national representative organisation for women and women’s groups in Ireland, founded in 1973. We have over 190-member groups and a large and growing community of individual supporters. The ambition of the National Women’s Council is an Ireland where every woman enjoys true equality,…
Section: Latest News
5. Joint statement on unanswered calls by An Garda Síochána
Excerpt: …NWC, ICCL, FLAC and SiSi are calling for an independent review of the cancelled emergency calls and the failure of An Garda Síochána (AGS) to appropriately respond to emergency calls since the start of 2019. This request follows the concerns raised by members of the Policing Authority at its meeting with…
Section: Latest News
6. NWC is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer
Excerpt: …NWC is currently recruiting for a Finance Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality, are an excellent communicator and have experience in accounts and…
Section: Latest News
7. We are recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer
Excerpt: …NWC is currently recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer. This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality, are an excellent communicator and have experience in…
Section: Latest News
8. We are recruiting for a Digital Campaigns and Communications Officer
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer This is an exciting time for NWC. Change is happening for women in Ireland, and we would like you to be part of that. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality, are an excellent communicator and have…
Section: Latest News
9. Increasing Gender Balance on Boards: The Case for Legislative Gender Quotas in Ireland
Excerpt: …The global spread of corporate quotas for women over the past 30 years is both remarkable and consequential. After adoption, quotas have influenced the number of women on boards, the performance and outcomes of decision-making bodies, and broader public attitudes. Quotas redistribute power at the top of the labor market…
Section: Publications
10. NWC Submission to the Agrifood Strategy 2030
Excerpt: …Agriculture is an important part of rural life and women on Irish farms make a substantial contribution. Positive action and specific targeted measures are required to address the persistent gender gap in land ownership and ensure that young women can benefit from the investment and strategies developed to tackle generational…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …NWC's Strategic Plan 2021-2024 outlines NWC's ambition, purpose, values and goals for the organisation.
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …Dr Catherine Day, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality, met with National Women’s Council (NWC) members today (3rd June) to discuss the citizens’ recommendations and next steps at NWC’s Annual General Meeting. The meeting follows the submission of the final report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality…
Section: Latest News
13. Our Lives Our Rights Our Voice - NWC Annual Report 2020
Excerpt: …Find out about NWC key campaigns, events and activities in 2020.
Section: Publications
14. Submission to DCEDIY on Flexible Working
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) supports the introduction of legislation on flexible working to ensure that flexible working is open to all. Flexible working has the potential to make it easier to combine paid work with caring responsibilities and to enjoy a better work life balance. However, flexible working does…
Section: Publications
Excerpt: … It’s been five years since we repealed the 8th, yet: Many women and pregnant people are still being forced to travel to access terminations on medical grounds Abortion access is a postcode lottery and our narrow legal framework means many are still unable to access it when they need it Provision of…
Section: Static Pages
16. Accessing Abortion in Ireland: Meeting the Needs of Every Woman
Excerpt: …This paper, commissioned by the National Women’s Council and authored by Dr Sinéad Kennedy explores the provision of abortion services in Ireland under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 (ToP) since their introduction in January 2019. It explores women’s experience of abortion services as well as providers’…
Section: Publications
17. NWC Submission on a Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament
Excerpt: …NWC welcomes the opportunity to put in a submission to the newly established Family Friendly Forum. The pandemic has served as a reminder of the complexity of human life and poised unique challenges in maintaining a work-life balance with long-term home-schooling, caring responsibilities, and other difficulties prevalent throughout the pandemic.…
Section: Publications
18. Pension Commission must end deep inequalities for women in Pensions
Excerpt: …In its presentation to the Pension Commission, the National Women’s Council (NWC) today called for urgent action to address the deep inequalities in our pension system for women, and for a universal State pension for all. Currently, women account for only a third of those in receipt of a full…
Section: Latest News
19. National Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence Survey in Higher Education
Excerpt: …NWC is delighted to support the HEA in the launch of the first National Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Survey in Higher Education. We hope this will be a catalyst for reform and action. All students and staff should be able to study and work free from sexual violence and…
Section: Latest News
20. NWC Welcome Inclusion of Gender as a Protected Ground in Hate Crime Legislation
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council has today welcomed the inclusion of gender as a protected ground in the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council said, “We welcome the inclusion of gender as a protected ground in the Criminal Justice…
Section: Latest News
