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1. Programme for Government commitments to women’s equality must be centre stage
Excerpt: …Programme for Government commitments to women’s equality must be centre stage this International Women’s Day, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said at its ‘Celebrate the Changemakers’ event with general election candidates and newly elected women TDs, across the main political parties. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “International…
Section: Latest News
2. It Stops Now: students take a stand against sexual violence and harassment
Excerpt: …Today, students across Ireland are taking a stand against sexual violence and harassment in third level education, as part of the nationwide It Stops Now campaign is being run by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), the Union of Students Ireland (USI) and student unions all over Ireland. The…
Section: Latest News
3. Submission to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Sustainable Mobility Review
Excerpt: …As part of the Public consultation on the Department of Transport policies on public transport and active travel, NWCI and Dublin Cycling Campaign developed this submission. It also has feedback from our members West Clare Family Resource Centre, Longford Women's Link and Aontas.
Section: Publications
4. #FemGen: NWCI’s campaign for feminist TDs in the 33rd Dail
Excerpt: …NWCI ran a highly successful #FemGen campaign, which saw our members contact their local general election candidates and ask them to commit to 10 key asks for women’s equality, if they were elected to the Dáil. Overall, 128 candidates signed up and for the first time there were #FemGen candidates in…
Section: Newsflash
5. Call out to women with disabilities
Excerpt: …We are starting a project to reach out to women with disabilities. We want you to get involved to help us reflect your experiences better in all our work and campaigns for women's equality. We want to talk to and work with women with disabilities across the country so we can…
Section: Newsflash
6. Save the date! NWCI Conference ‘After the Eighth - Progressing Reproductive Rights in Ireland’
Excerpt: …One year into abortion provision in Ireland, the conference will review the first year of abortion care in Ireland and assess progress towards a comprehensive model of reproductive and sexual healthcare following Repeal. The conference will take place on the 2nd April 2020 from 10am - 3pm at The Richmond Education and Event…
Section: Newsflash
7. Full funding for maternity services must be red line in programme for government negotiations
Excerpt: …Following the publication of today’s HIQA report into maternity services in Ireland, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on all newly elected politicians to make fully funding the maternity strategy a red line issue in programme for government negotiations. The HIQA report identified key areas of non-compliance,…
Section: Latest News
8. Women Beyond the Dail: A Guide to Establishing Local Caucus with Women Councillors
Excerpt: …This is a guide to support the establishment of Local Caucus with Women Councillors. It has been developed with the National Collective of Community Based Womens Networks. It has been supported by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
Section: Publications
9. Call for submissions - Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality begins its work
Excerpt: …The Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality has begun its work. The citizens met for the first time on 25th January and will be meeting again on the 14th and 15th February to commence its deliberations The Assembly, chaired by Dr Catherine Day, former Secretary General of the European Commission is tasked with…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today recognised the monumental change that General Election 2020 has heralded, breaking the two party system of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáíl. NWCI also described the General Election as a missed opportunity to break the critical barrier of 30% of women’s representation in…
Section: Latest News
11. Welcome to our new Group Members
Excerpt: …NWCI is delightedt to welcome four new group members. Aitheantas is an Adoptee Identity Rights group that advocates for all Adoptees affected by the coercive and forced adoption policies of the past. They also focus on the impact of lack of health and identity information for female Adoptees. http://www.aitheantas.ie http://www.facebook.com/Aitheantas @aitheantas M- Word are directly…
Section: Newsflash
12. Join the Women’s Mental Health Network
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and St Patrick’s Mental Health Service (SPMHS) have come together to develop a Women’s Mental Health Network (WMHN). This is a network of people and organisations with a committed interest in women’s mental health issues. The network has two aims: To provide a forum…
Section: Newsflash
13. Women’s Health Taskforce - Stakeholder Engagement Forum
Excerpt: …On 6th February, NWCI member groups came together for a Stakeholder Engagement Forum to discuss priorities for women’s health and to feed into the work of the Women’s Health Taskforce. The event was co-hosted by the Department of Health and the National Women’s Council. The Taskforce, established in September, invited…
Section: Newsflash
14. Women Beyond the Dail: Supporting Local Caucus
Excerpt: …We recently held an exploratory discussion with women councillors and women’s community groups on developing local caucuses. Members of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus also joined the discussion to share their insights of being members of the national caucus. Limerick Women’s Network and Limerick women councillors shared their experience of setting…
Section: Newsflash
15. “Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government” Summary Document
Excerpt: …This summary document outlines recommendations for Political Parties, Local Authorities and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government on how to address women's under representation in Local Government.
Section: Publications
16. Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government
Excerpt: …NWCI has published new research 'Women Beyond the Dáil - More Women in Local Government' which explores women’s underrepresentation in local government and makes clear actionable recommendations to address this. This research was one of the first of its kind to be done in Ireland. Dr Pauline Cullen and Claire McGing were…
Section: Newsflash
17. 221+ Patient Support Group
Excerpt: …221+ Patient Support Group provides information, advice and support in a structured and confidential manner. The 221+ Patient Support Group also acts as an inclusive voice for those affected and provides representation with the Health Services Executive, the Department of Health, the CervicalCheck Steering Committee, and other relevant organisations aiming…
Section: Our Members
18. Orla O’Connor: Why is ending violence against women not an election issue?
Excerpt: …One in four women in Ireland experience physical and sexual violence, yet we have heard precious little on the issue throughout this 2020 general election campaign. While the nature of abuse means this may not be an issue that comes up frequently on doors, it is unacceptable that political parties…
Section: Guest Blog
19. Violence against women must be a red line issue in last week of GE2020
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today criticised political parties for not making ending violence against women a headline issue, and called for commentators to question parties on their policies to change Ireland’s record on violence against women, as we enter the final week of the 2020 General Election. Orla…
Section: Latest News
20. Who is your feminist Taoiseach?
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has asked party leaders from the main political parties to answer four key questions outlining their commitment to women’s equality. The responses of Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, Micheal Martin, Fianna Fail, Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn…
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