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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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7. 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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8. 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.
Section: Publications
9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. Setting the Feminist Agenda for the Economy
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is today holding a webinar, “Setting the feminist Agenda for the Economy”, looking at how Covid-19 is impacting women right now, as well as how we can imagine and push for a model of feminist recovery that benefits all. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
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14. When Women Won – Celebrating the Anniversary of Repealing the 8th Amendment
Excerpt: …Today (25th May 2020) marks the second anniversary of the day that 1,429,981 people voted to repeal the 8th Amendment and remove the constitutional ban on abortion in Ireland. To mark this momentous change for women in Irish society the Irish Film Institute are screening ‘When Women Won’, the documentary…
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15. #NoDiscrimination - Protect women workers and maternity rights during Covid-19
Excerpt: …Women returning from maternity leave are currently denied access to the Covid-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. This particularly affects low paid women workers whose employers do not top up Maternity Benefit, and who solely relied on statutory Maternity Benefit for the duration of their maternity leave. Take part in NWCI's…
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16. Covid-19 must lead to a better future for women
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today highlighted the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 crisis on women and new ways to build and reimagine a society based on feminist values as we move into a recovery phase. Speakers at NWCI’s ‘Setting the #Feminist Agenda’ webinar included Feminist campaigner, Ailbhe…
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17. #NoDiscrimination – Fair treatment for women returning from maternity leave
Excerpt: …Women returning from maternity leave are currently denied access to the Covid-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. This particularly affects low paid women workers whose employers do not top up Maternity Benefit, and who solely relied on statutory Maternity Benefit for the duration of their maternity leave. Write to your TDs…
Section: Take Action
18. NWCI wants to hear from you on Women’s Mental Health, Covid-19 and Caring
Excerpt: …Today the National Women's Council of Ireland launched an online survey, “Women's Experiences of Caring during COVID-19”. In NWCI we understand that women’s experiences of caring may have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. In this survey we are interested in hearing from you about how COVID-19 has impacted on the…
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19. NWCI launch online survey on women’s mental health, Covid-19 and caring
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched on online survey, “Women's Experiences of Caring during COVID-19”. Dr Cliona Loughnane, NWCI’s Women’s Health Coordinator said, “Women still carry a disproportionate responsibility for all forms of care in Ireland, which in turn can impact on women’s ability to care for…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today wrote to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), regarding the exclusion of women returning from maternity leave from the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS), and the Minister for Finance’s refusal to rectify the issue. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said,…
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