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1. #FemGen 2020 - Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. Some of the strongest influences on my life and career are women: most…
Section: Guest Blog
2. #FemGen 2020 - Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Absolutely - as a republican, one of my core values is equality and creating…
Section: Guest Blog
3. #FemGen 2020 - Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. Feminism at its core is about equality and the equal…
Section: Guest Blog
4. #FemGen 2020 - Eamon Ryan, Green Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. What has been your biggest achievement for women’s equality to date? I…
Section: Guest Blog
5. #FemGen 2020 - Brendan Howlin, Labour Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. I have been proud to work side-by-side with inspirational, campaigning…
Section: Guest Blog
6. #FemGen 2020 - Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall, Social Democrats
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, unequivocally. Equality is one of the key principles that drives our party…
Section: Guest Blog
7. #FemGen 2020 - Bríd Smith, People Before Profit
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. What has been your biggest achievement for women’s equality to date? The…
Section: Guest Blog
8. #FemGen - High profile politicians sign up to NWCI’s manifesto
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that 90 candidates across 35 constituencies have signed up to their Feminist Ireland manifesto, including Ministers Katherine Zappone and Josepha Madigan and party leaders for Fianna Fail Micheal Martin and the Greens’ Eamon Ryan. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This election will set the political agenda for the next five years,…
Section: Latest News
9. Highest percentage of women running ever, but only two women more standing than 2016
Excerpt: …As nominations close for the 2020 General Election, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that the bigger political parties will have a lot of work to do, when the gender quota rises to 40% in 2023. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Ireland has the highest percentage of women…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Educating and empowering women on menopause at home, in the workplace and for the younger generation.
Section: Our Members
11. DVR Domestic Violence Resource
Excerpt: …To provide support to women who are/have been subjected to domestic violence and abuse.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (Tuesday, 21 January 2020) launched their Feminist Ireland manifesto, saying pre-election give aways provide no solutions, and instead called on general election candidates to show their commitment to women’s equality by signing up to its ten key asks. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This election has the…
Section: Latest News
13. Will the 33rd Dail have a record number of women elected?
Excerpt: …With the 2020 General Election set for Saturday February 8, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today criticised the bigger political parties for not doing enough to ensure an increased number of women elected to the 33rd Dail. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “When it comes to women running…
Section: Latest News
14. NWCI Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop to step down for general election
Excerpt: …NWCI today announced Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop will step down, to allow her to run as a candidate for Fine Gael in Dublin South West in the general election. Sarah Benson, Deputy Chairperson will represent the role of Chair until a new election to the board at our Annual General…
Section: Latest News
15. NWCI pays tribute to Marian Finucane
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland mourns the loss of one of Ireland’s most respected and admired feminists. Ní fheicimid a leithéidí arís! Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said: “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Marian Finucane. We express our deepest condolences to…
Section: Latest News
16. New dates announced for free Employment Law Advice Clinic for Women
Excerpt: …Experiencing difficulties at work? Need help? The National Women’s Council of Ireland and Community Law and Mediation are establishing a new free employment law advice clinic for women. The Clinic's mission is centred on ensuring that every woman has the right to economic fairness, equal opportunity, and dignity in the…
Section: Latest News
17. Ireland still does not have the women-centred abortion service people voted for
Excerpt: …As the first year of legal abortion provision for women in Ireland comes to a close, the Abortion Working Group, chaired by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and made up of 23 groups working together to ensure safe access to abortion, today raised urgent concerns about the current…
Section: Latest News
18. NWCI Submission on a Legal Framework for Abortion in Northern Ireland
Excerpt: …NWCI submission on a legal framework for abortion in Northern Ireland calling for woman-centred and inclusive legislation which facilitates universal access to safe, legal and local abortion care services.
Section: Publications
19. Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women calls for Domestic Homicide Reviews
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, an independent network of 18 grassroots and national organisations, will hold an important seminar, this Friday 6 December 2019, with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris as a keynote speaker. The Observatory calls for Domestic Homicide Reviews to be put on a legislative basis Sarah…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …As counting for the by-elections gets underway, #FemFest, Ireland’s largest gathering of young women organised by the National Women’s Council of Ireland was held today (30.11.19) in Dublin. #FemFest heard how mental health, reproductive health and inclusive sex education came out of an NWCI survey of young women as their most important issues. Opened by Derry…
Section: Latest News
