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1. NWCI address UN CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) was in Geneva last week, for Ireland's first examination in over a decade by the United Nations Committee for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women (CEDAW). Prior to travelling, NWCI released our Shadow Report a parallel report to the official…
Section: Latest News
2. NWCI launches exciting new EU Project seeking to combat campus sexual harassment and violence
Excerpt: …NWCI is excited to head up a new EU-funded project which aims to prevent and combat Sexual Harassment & Violence affecting women in Third Level Education. The 'ESHTE' Project will launch on the 5th April which will also see the launch of the 'It Stops Now' Campaign and Website. …
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …I thank the Committee for the opportunity to deliver this joint statement, on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI); the leading women’s organisation in Ireland and coordinator of the Shadow Report, non-governmental organisations who have contributed to the shadow report and NGOs who have submitted directly to…
Section: Latest News
4. NWCI addresses CEDAW Committee in Geneva on Ireland’s record on women’s rights
Excerpt: …For the first time in over a decade, Ireland is being examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O’Connor, addressed the CEDAW Committee, highlighting issues such as childcare and pay; women in…
Section: Latest News
5. Government to be examined by the UN on women’s rights
Excerpt: …For the first time in ten years, the Irish Government will be examined by the United Nations, under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Orla O’Connor, will today make a presentation to the…
Section: Latest News
6. NWCI welcomes publication of new Domestic Violence Bill
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the publication of the Domestic Violence Bill, which will pave the way for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI welcomes the…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI believes that the New National Women's Strategy and Action Plan 2017 - 2020 offers a critical opportunity to effectively leverage current and future policies and programmes to achieve the transformative change needed to ensure that Ireland becomes a more equal country. Renewed focus and innovation must be applied to…
Section: Publications
8. Irish Government’s record on women’s rights under the UN microscope
Excerpt: …Ireland’s record on the protection and promotion of women’s rights will be under the microscope of the United Nations in Geneva this February, when the Irish Government will be examined under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The National Women’s Council of Ireland…
Section: Latest News
Section: Publications
10. What do you want for women by 2020?
Excerpt: …On Nollaig na mBan, a day when traditionally men take over care duties, and women celebrate their Christmas, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has launched a campaign to promote engagement with the new National Women’s Strategy 2016 -2020. NWCI are calling on women to engage with the Department…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Sentinels work is based on fundamental principles of a fair Rule of Law, and the promotion of an equal, pluralist global society, where all people can enjoy mutual self determination, and non-discrimination. They work towards encouraging a world wherein these basic tenets of human rights are nurtured in a respectful…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …Love and Care for People (LCP) is committed to raising community awareness on different forms of family abuse including but not limited to Forced Marriage, Early Childhood Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Disownment, Destructive Relationships and Reproductive Abuse.
Section: Our Members
13. TENI Transgender Equality Network Ireland
Excerpt: …Our vision is a world where all people, regardless of gender identity or expression, enjoy full acceptance, equality and human rights. TENI is a non-profit member-driven organisation, founded in 2006 and registered as a company limited by guarantee in February 2010. The governance is provided by a volunteer Board and…
Section: Our Members
14. NWCI welcomes the Domestic Violence Bill, but says it fails to meet the extent of the problem
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the Domestic Violence Bill before Cabinet today, which will pave the way to allow for Ireland’s ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. However, NWCI cautioned that it fails to meet the…
Section: Latest News
15. Achievements for women’s equality in 2016
Excerpt: …2016 has been a challenging year for many people active in the area of social justice and women’s equality. But in the middle of many difficult news, there have also been some really positive developments. Here are just some examples of achievements for women's equality in 2016. Paternity leave: Fathers…
Section: Latest News
16. Have your say on the new National Women’s Strategy 2017 - 2020
Excerpt: …The Department of Justice and Equality recently opened its call for submissions to the new National Women’s Strategy 2017-2020. NWCI will be carrying out a significant piece of work on this most important process that will influence the lives of women in Ireland for the coming four years. 1. Your…
Section: Latest News
17. We must trust women’s decisions - NWCI’s Submission to Citizens’ Assembly
Excerpt: …NWCI has made a submission to the Citizens’ Assembly highlighting the voice of our 180 member organisations in Ireland. In our submission, we call on the members of the Citizens Assembly to recommend a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment to the constitution and introduce legislation providing for access to…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI's submission to the Citizens’ Assembly highlights the voice of our 180 member organisations in Ireland. We call on the members of the Citizens' Assembly to recommend a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment to the constitution and introduce legislation providing for access to abortion on a woman’s request, combined…
Section: Publications
19. The Istanbul Convention: Measuring the Scale of the Crisis of Violence against Women
Excerpt: …Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence are at crisis point in Ireland. The lack of this vital information shows that we are not doing everything we can to protect women and girls from some of the most serious and damaging crimes in this country. We know that…
Section: Latest News
20. Gender and Mental Health: The Importance of Gender Sensitive Mental Health Services
Excerpt: …Gender inequalities have a powerful impact on mental health and wellbeing. Ireland currently has a ‘gender blind’ mental health strategy and services. Having a gender perspective will positively affect how support is provided to women and men, and how health promotion materials or treatment programmes address their particular mental health…
Section: Latest News
