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1. The time is now to end sexual violence and harassment at Third Level
Excerpt: …We know that sexual violence and harassment is a significant problem for young women in colleges and universities across Ireland. Women aged 18-29 are most likely to experience sexual harassment and violence, and many of these will be students which makes them less likely to report these crimes when compared…
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2. NWC welcomes new initiatives launched by Minister Simon Harris today
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the new initiatives launched by Minister Simon Harris to create a culture of zero tolerance toward sexual violence and harassment at Third Level. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said “Sexual violence and harassment have a significant impact on the lives of many women…
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3. New Government Department must prioritise ending sexual violence and harassment
Excerpt: …At a meeting with Minister Simon Harris this morning, the National Women’s Council (NWC) said the new Department of Further and Higher Education must prioritise ending sexual violence and harassment in Third Level Institutions. A meeting took place between Minister Harris, NWC and representatives of the National Advisory Committee (NAC),…
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4. New paid parents leave falls far short of needs of women on maternity leave during lockdown
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today said that an increase of paid parents leave from 2 weeks to 5 weeks falls far short of needs of mothers who were on maternity leave during lockdown. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Increasing paid leave for parents…
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5. Health Reform Alliance briefing - New Programme for Government
Excerpt: …The Health Reform Alliance (of which NWCI is a member) developed a briefing for political parties during government negotiations, 'New Programme for Government – Implementing Universal Healthcare in a crisis'.
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6. NWCI supports women workers and maternity rights during Covid-19
Excerpt: …Women on maternity leave have had a particularly difficult time during the Covid-19 crisis. Together with the women affected, NWCI has led and supported two important campaigns to support women's rights and well-being during this time. #ExtendMaternityLeave2020 We are supporting the #ExtendMaternityLeave2020 campaign which has been set up by a…
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7. NWCI calls for a one-off extension to maternity leave and pay
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and a group of new mothers who formed the Extend Maternity Campaign will hold a Photocall outside the Dail today. Women who were on maternity leave during Covid-19 did not have access to the usual supports, and NWCI are supporting their calls for a once-off extension to maternity leave and…
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8. NWCI Women with Disabilities Group
Excerpt: …We have been bringing disabled women together online over the last few months. We have been discussing violence against women, economic equality and participation. The purpose of the group is to work with NWCI to ensure women with disabilities are more effectively represented across all our work to strengthen our…
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9. Lack of women in Cabinet direct result of failed action to promote women in politics
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed its disappointment at the repeatedly low number of women in Cabinet which is a direct consequence of the two main political parties failing to run sufficient number of women on electable seats during the last general election. NWCI called on the new Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his Government to actively promote more…
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10. We are recruiting for a Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer!
Excerpt: …This is an exciting time for NWCI. 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 digital communications or fundraising, we want you! We…
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11. NWCI calls for Sláintecare to be a priority for Government
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) held their #FeministAgenda Universal Health & Women webinar today, Thursday 25th June, 11:30 – 1 pm, saying there can be no going back to the inadequate, pre-pandemic healthcare systems, and calling on the new Government to significantly invest in public services and infrastructure to…
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12. NWCI survey findings show 85% of women have increased care responsibilities since COVID-19
Excerpt: …85% of women said their caring responsibilities had increased since COVID-19, while 55% said they had less time for their mental health, according to an online survey of nearly 1,500 women carried out by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) for a week in May. The survey forms part…
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13. Some key commitments for women but will the Government deliver?
Excerpt: …Responding to the publication of Our shared Future document earlier this week, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the commitment to advance some key issues for women and women’s rights, but highlighted a number of major gaps where important demands for women have not been addressed. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “People voted for change…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for a gender balanced Cabinet and for the Taoiseach’s nominees to the Seanad to be all women, or at least majority women and all Taoiseach’s nominees should reflect the diversity of Irish society. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This is…
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15. UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women joins NWCI webinar to discuss impact of Covid-19
Excerpt: …Dubravka Šimonovic, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women will give the keynote address at the upcoming National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) #FeministAgenda webinar – Challenging Violence against Women today, 11th June, 11:30 – 1 pm. The webinar will look at the impact that Covid-19 is having on women experiencing…
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16. Celebrating new Voices for Change - Annual Report 2019
Excerpt: …Our Annual Report provides an overview of the highlights and main activities of NWCI in 2019.
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17. NWCI announces committed feminist, Louise Lovett, as new Chairperson
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is delighted to announce Louise Lovett as our new Chairperson. Her election, which took place through online voting, was announced at NWCI’s AGM webinar today, Thursday, 4th June. Louise Lovett is the CEO of Longford Women’s Link (LWL), a local rural NGO and…
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18. NWCI welcomes resolution of discrimination in the Wage Subsidy Scheme but criticises delays
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today welcomed the proposal to resolve the discrimination in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) for those returning from maternity leave, including backdating the TWSS for those still on payroll, but criticised the initial refusal to deal with the issue and the length of time it…
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19. It is not the parent’s job to offset childcare costs, it is the job of the new Government
Excerpt: …Responding to the latest developments in Government negotiations that parties are considering giving more money to parents to offset creche fees, the Children’s Rights Alliance alongside Early Childhood Ireland, National Women’s Council and SIPTU warn against this retrograde approach that will set us back years in the development of a…
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20. IHREC: Exclusion of women from TWSS is contrary to the State’s obligations under EU law
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today received correspondence from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) stating that excluding women returning to work after maternity leave from the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) is contrary to the State’s obligations under EU law. IHREC expressed this opinion in…
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