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1. VOTE YES - Create greater certainty and clarity for families going through divorce
Excerpt: …Voting Yes means we can remove harmful restrictions on divorce from the Constitution that cause uncertainty and conflict for families and children and create a more compassionate process.
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce on May 24th. The call was made at the NWCI members and friends meeting on the divorce referendum in Dublin today. Speakers included: Ellen O'Malley Dunlop, Chair of the NWCI, Karen Kiernan, CEO, One Family, Dr Louise Crowley,…
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3. NWCI welcomes Government commitment to tackling non-consensual distribution of intimate images
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will seek approval from Cabinet for proposed legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Tara Brown, Violence Against Women Project Coordinator at NWCI said, “Digital technology has opened up new methods…
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4. Care always costs : NWCI welcomes plans for new parental leave scheme
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s publication of its plans for a new parental scheme, and called for an incremental introduction of paid parental leave up to 26 weeks. Jennifer McCarthy Flynn, Head of Policy at NWCI said, “The introduction of paid parental leave for…
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5. Community Platform Election Manifestos
Excerpt: …In the run-up to the 2019 Local and European Elections in 2019 the Community Platform has develop manifestos and materials to promote and support the delivery of positive social values. These values are Community, Decency and Participation. Electing people who will deliver on these values on the 24th May will…
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6. 12 MEP candidates across all constituencies sign up to NWCI’s #FeministEurope manifesto
Excerpt: …In the few hours since the #FeministEurope manifesto was launched, MEP candidates across all three European constituencies have signed the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) manifesto. This includes candidates from Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, the Social Democrats, Sinn Fein, Labour, the Green Party, the Workers Party and People Before…
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Excerpt: …NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament to progress feminist policies that promote an inclusive and sustainable Europe for all. To kick off the campaign NWCI launches its Feminist Manifesto for Europe today which outlines key…
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8. Legislation requiring companies disclose gender pay gap should be more broadly applicable
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill will, for the first time, require employers to publish…
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9. NWCI criticises Tusla’s failure to comply with Istanbul Convention requirements on refuge spaces
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply with the Istanbul Convention regarding the provision of refuge spaces is completely unacceptable. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency maintains that it needs to provide only one refuge space for every 10,000 women when the convention is clear that the requirement…
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10. NWCI welcomes new framework to end sexual violence and harassment on campus
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the launch of a new framework and the provision of funding for Higher Education Institutes to tackle sexual violence and harassment by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We know that women aged 18-29 experience sexual violence…
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11. NWCI is looking for a Book keeper
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently recruiting for a Book keeper on a contract basis. 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 a strong communicator, can build relationships, have excellent bookkeeping skills and…
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Excerpt: …The It Stops Now toolkit is a one stop resource for higher education institutes to develop a zero tolerance approach to sexual violence and harassment on campus. The toolkit makes the case for leadership at the highest management level of higher education institutes. It emphasises the need to invest in…
Section: Publications
13. NWCI is currently recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWCI is currently recruiting for Women’s Health Officer This is an…
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14. Government misses key opportunity to increase women’s representation in local elections
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the Government had missed a key opportunity to increase women’s representation in local elections, following last week’s announcements that there would be financial incentives for political parties who run 30% women candidates at local level, alongside other soft measures. Orla O’Connor,…
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15. Ratification of the Istanbul Convention marks a momentous International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …NWCI today welcomed the International Women’s Day ratification of the Istanbul Convention, after a long campaign by women’s groups and organisations working to end violence against women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This International Women’s Day is a landmark day for women in Ireland, with the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and…
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16. #ItStopsNow – Working together we can end sexual harassment and violence on campus
Excerpt: …Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for higher education institutes to work together with women’s organisations and other relevant bodies to tackle violence against women on campus. The call was made at the final conference of the European project, Ending Sexual Harassment…
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17. NWCI calls on Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention on International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …Following a motion on the Istanbul Convention in the Dail today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to ratify the Convention on International Women’s Day, this Friday, 8th March. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI, said “After many years of campaigning by NWCI and…
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18. Government must do more to protect women and children from men’s violence
Excerpt: …In the lead up to International Women’s Day this Friday, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today called on the Government to scale up its response to men’s violence against women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Over the past week, from the bravery of Jacqueline Connolly and…
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Excerpt: …Violence against women is the most significant crime impacting on women internationally and in Ireland. Domestic and sexual violence is a cause and consequence of gender discrimination and it needs to be located within a gender equality framework. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the mid-term review of the…
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20. NWCI backs calls by family of Clodagh Hawe for multi-agency review into her death
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today backed calls by the family of Clodagh Hawe for a multi-agency review into her death and the death of her sons. Alongside this, NWCI called on Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan and the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to complete and…
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