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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
2. 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…
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4. 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…
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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
7. 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
8. 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…
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9. 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…
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10. 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…
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11. 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…
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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
13. 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…
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14. 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…
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15. #FemFest - thanks for an amazing day!
Excerpt: …On the first Friday in December, we held our second annual #FemFest, a major conference with young women , which was the culmination of a year's worth of workshops. The day was made possible by the young women involved in our workshops throughout the year. Together, we held wide-ranging discussions…
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16. NWCI welcomes offer of compensation to Ms Amanda Mellet
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the offer of compensation by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to Amanda Mellet arising from ruling of the UN Committee on Human Rights. The Government must now take action to ensure women are no longer subjected to suffering and discrimination as…
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17. NWCI is currently recruiting for a ‘Women in Leadership’ Officer
Excerpt: …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 have a good understanding of women’s equality, are a strong communicator, can build relationships and are interested in working with a leading national women’s…
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18. We must trust women’s decisions
Excerpt: …NWCI has today 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…
Section: Latest News
19. NWCI and Age Action call for pension reform
Excerpt: …NWCI and Age Action came together to urge TDs to support a motion from Deputy John Brady calling for pension equality. While both organisations welcomed the €5 increase to weekly pension payments in Budget 2017, we also emphasised the need for significant pension reform. The financial crisis uncovered serious flaws…
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20. NWCI welcomes gender quotas for State sponsored sporting boards
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed the news that a minimum of 30% of all sporting boards which receive State funding must be made up of women or else they will face financial sanctions. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The introduction of gender quotas to increase…
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