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1. NWCI kickstart our feminist General Election campaign
Excerpt: …With General Election 2016 imminent, NWCI will kick off our public campaign on 6 January. We will be launching our manifesto and asking candidates to sign up to key commitments that will significantly progress women’s equality during the next term of government. Our website will provide you with up-to-date information…
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2. “Hearing Women’s Voices” Report published
Excerpt: …Why are the majority of experts and guests on radio male? And why are women allocated shorter air time than their male counterparts? These questions and more are addressed in “Hearing Women’s Voices?” a study which explored women’s underrepresentation in current affairs radio programming across national stations at peak listening…
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3. NWCI in Limerick to discuss women and local government
Excerpt: …On 25 November, NWCI, co-hosted with Limerick branch of the National Collective of Community-based Women’s Networks LINK, a workshop in Limerick exploring how women’s voices can be more deeply embedded into local government plans and services. The workshop was aimed at community groups and local authority staff from Limerick and…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland was in Geneva in mid-November to highlight the issues that the UN Committee governing the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) needs to raise with the Irish government in relation to women’s human rights. CEDAW is an important…
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5. #FemFest - Thank you for a brilliant day
Excerpt: …Almost 3 weeks ago we held #FemFest, a major conference with young women on body image and leadership, which was the culmination of a year's worth of workshops with young women. The day was made possible by the young women involved in our 'Looking Glass' work; by attending the workshops,…
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6. Join the fight for women’s equality - become a member of NWCI today!
Excerpt: …Have your voice represented in the corridors of power, have your say and influence the agenda, meet like-minded men and women who are determined the pave the way for equality for generations to come! Whether it's for your feminist friends, family or even yourself, give the gift of NWCI membership…
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7. #FemFest – Young Women are taking action
Excerpt: …Young women from across Ireland will gather for a sold out #FemFest in Croke Park, Dublin this Friday, 4th December. #FemFest is a conference about young women and for young women (16 – 24 years) by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). It is the culmination of a series…
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8. Community groups gather in Limerick to make sure women are at centre of local government planning
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and the National Collective of Community Based Women’s Groups are today holding a meeting with community groups from across the Midwest to discuss how women’s needs can be made central to local government. Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Membership Development Officer at NWCI said, “This…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) was today in Geneva to highlight the issues that the UN Committee governing the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) needs to raise with the Irish government in relation to women’s human rights. Alice Mary Higgins, Policy…
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Excerpt: …Introduction I thank the Committee for the opportunity to make this representation on behalf of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). As the leading women’s organisation network in Ireland, representing 180 diverse member groups, NWCI are convenors of the Women’s Human Rights Alliance (WHRA), a coalition which has since…
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11. Making Women Central to Local Government Workshops, Longford, Dublin & Limerick
Excerpt: …NWCI is organising a series of workshops on Making Women Central to Local Government in Longford, Dublin and Limerick. These workshops are organised in cooperation with the National Collective of Community-based Women’s Networks along with, in Longford, Longford Women's Link and, in Dublin, Southside Partnership. PLEASE NOTE, THE DUBLIN WORKSHOP…
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Excerpt: …This study explores women's underrepresentation in current affairs radio programming at peak listening times in Ireland
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13. Where are women’s voices in Current Affairs Radio?
Excerpt: …Why are the majority of experts and guests on radio male? And why are women allocated shorter air time than their male counterparts? These questions and more are addressed in “Hearing Women’s Voices?” a study which explored women’s underrepresentation in current affairs radio programming across national stations at peak listening…
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14. Ireland signing the Istanbul Convention is a historic day in combating violence against women
Excerpt: …Today, Ireland signed the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as Istanbul Convention. In response, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said, “This is a historic day for Ireland. As part of NWCI’s campaign over the…
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15. NWCI analysis of Budget 2016
Excerpt: …In response to Budget 2016, NWCI welcomed positive movement on a number of key areas highlighted by our members, including childcare and decent work, but also stated that the proposed measures still miss the scale of the challenge for women. Childcare The introduction of two weeks paternity leave is welcome…
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16. Government’s Capital Investment Plan must deliver on employment and equality
Excerpt: …Responding to the Government's publication of a 'Building for Recovery' plan, the government's capital investment plan, NWCI emphasised the importance of a joined up approach and strong social clauses. While investment in our national infrastructure is to be welcomed, it is important that the Government deliver maximum wider impact and…
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17. NWCI attend conference in Brussels on local government
Excerpt: …Our membership Development Officer Eilís Ní Chaithnía attended a conference in Brussels in October at which the Council of European Municipalities and Regions launched its final report a pilot project in which it developed indicators to assess the implementation of the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in…
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18. Ireland’s Second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018
Excerpt: …The first meeting of the Oversight Group who will monitor the implementation of Ireland’s Second National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018 took place in October. This Plan is part of Ireland’s obligations to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security that was passed…
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19. Ireland signs Istanbul Convention
Excerpt: …After a long campaign by the National Women's Council of Ireland, our members and women throughout the country, Ireland has finally signed the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, also known as Istanbul Convention. It is the first legally binding instrument, widely…
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20. Ireland to be examined under CEDAW
Excerpt: …In October NWCI co-ordinated a submission as part of Women’s Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) to the UN Committee overseeing the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Ireland hasn’t reported to the UN on its compliance with this Convention in over 10 years. At…
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