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1. Women’s Mental Health Network presents Gender Based Violence and Women’s Mental Health
Excerpt: …On the 29th November, 2019, the National Women's Council of Ireland with St Patrick's Mental Health Services hosted the fourth meeting of the Women's Mental Health Network. The event, entitled 'Gender Based Violence and Women's Mental Health', coincided with a NWCI members and friends meeting and was organised in support of the 16 Days…
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Excerpt: …Coinciding with the 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women, the Women’s Mental Health Network – a collaboration between St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and the National Women’s Council of Ireland - today hosts a sold-out event exploring the impact of gender-based violence on women’s mental health. One in…
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3. New data shows little improvement in poverty among lone parents
Excerpt: …NWCI has called on Government to address the unacceptably high levels of poverty among lone parents in response to the publication of data by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today (28.11.19) showing that 33.5 per cent of lone parents are at risk of poverty. New data from the Survey on…
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4. NWCI launch online campaign on women’s mental health
Excerpt: …Women’s inequality should come with a mental health warning, say the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today as they launched a new online campaign on women’s mental health. Running over three days, the awareness campaign aims to highlight the impact gender inequalities have on women’s mental health. Orla O’Connor,…
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5. “Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government”
Excerpt: …NWCI have launched research exploring women's under representation in local government. This was carried out by Dr Pauline Cullen and Claire McGing. It was kindly supported by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
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6. NWCI launches new research “Women Beyond the Dail: More Women in Local Government”
Excerpt: …Women represent just 24% of councillors elected to local government in Ireland, and we need gender quotas implemented now to increase this by the next local elections in 2024. This is one of the key recommendations from new research launched today by the National Women’s Council of Ireland, calling for…
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7. Learning from the 2018 Together for Yes campaign
Excerpt: …This report provides an overview of the learnings and lessons from the campaign.
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8. Women’s Mental Health Information
Excerpt: …Women’s experiences, including their caring roles, experiences of violence and abuse, and body image pressures, can impact their mental health. If you’ve been affected by any of these issues you can find information and guidance on HSE yourmentalhealth.ie and https://www.nwci.ie/womens_mental_health_support 16% of women in Ireland are at probable risk of depression during their…
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Excerpt: …#WomensMentalHealth Campaign: When you care for others it can be harder to mind yourself If you’ve been affected by any of these issues you can find information and guidance on HSE yourmentalhealth.ie and https://www.nwci.ie/womens_mental_health_support In NWCI, we know that mental health is a central issue in women’s lives. In our work…
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10. Women’s Mental Health Support
Excerpt: …You can find information and guidance below on supports for women's mental health. Your GP can be your first contact if you have concerns about your mental health. HSE www.yourmentalhealth.ie YourMentalHealth Information Line. Available 24 hours, call Freephone 1800 742 444 The Samaritans Emotional support to anyone in distress or…
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11. NWCI - National Sustainable Development Goals Champions
Excerpt: …This short leaflet explains how NWCI's work contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ireland.
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12. NWC Abortion Working Group
Excerpt: …The Abortion Working Group, established in 2019 and chaired by NWC, is a collective of civil society organisations and healthcare providers. The purpose of the group is to provide a space for information sharing and collective advocacy for groups working to ensure safe access to abortion in Ireland. The group advocates…
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13. Gender Pay Gap Information Bill must be a Government priority
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have today jointly called on the Government to commit to passing the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill before Christmas. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Announced to much fan fair on International Women’s Day, the Gender Pay…
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14. NWCI calls on Government to introduce universal contraception scheme
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland today welcomed the option of a universal State funded contraception scheme made in the Working Group on Access to Contraception report and called on the Government to showcase their commitment to overhauling our approach to women’s healthcare. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Today’s…
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Excerpt: …Check out our new resource for women and women's groups working for change at local level in Plain English
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16. The North is Now: National Women’s Council of Ireland hails historic day for women’s rights
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the historic moment from midnight tonight that reproductive rights and marriage equality will be realised across the whole island of Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland, from midnight tonight is a historic moment of…
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Excerpt: …With the announcement of Budget 2020, the National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomed progress toward one of our key recommendations, the establishment of a Statutory Maintenance Agency. Minister Regina Doherty announced the establishment of “a judge-led group to determine, based on best international practice, maintenance guidelines and regulations. It is…
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18. NWCI recognised as Sustainable Development Goals Champion
Excerpt: …NWCI was delighted to be recognised as one of the first Sustainable Development Goal champions by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D. at the Ploughing Championships. Together with 11 other organisation, NWCI was chosen to lead by example in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and highlight…
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19. NWCI launches new survey for young women, 16-25 years
Excerpt: …NWCI has launched an online survey seeking the views of young women aged 16-25 on the issues that affect them and the campaigns that matter to them. The responses to this survey will help to shape #FemFest, NWCI’s flagship conference for young women. Now in its fifth year, #FemFest takes…
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20. NWCI welcomes 11 new group members
Excerpt: …NWCI would like to welcome 11 new groups to our membership. Health The Abortion Access Campaign West is a Galway based group initiative that has evolved out of the Local Together For Yes Group following repeal of the 8th Amendment. The group’s purpose is to ensure that the best possible…
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