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Excerpt: …In 1973 a group of feminists, chaired by Hilda Tweedy of the Irish Housewives Association (IHA), set up the Council for the Status of Women (CSW), with the goal of gaining equality for women. It was an umbrella for women's groups, run by a voluntary committee, and funded by subscriptions…
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2. Austerity is not working for women and children
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare. Launching its Pre-Budget Submission 2014 today, Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We have seen over the last Budgets that austerity…
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3. NWCI welcomes Minister Burton’s commitment to protect child benefit from cuts
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes Minister Burton’s commitment not to cut child benefit in the forthcoming budget. Responding to media reports, Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “‘We welcome Minister Burton’s commitment to protect child benefit from further cuts. The Minister is correct in saying that many families are…
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4. Government must revisit decision to exclude Bethany Home survivors from redress
Excerpt: …Responding to Minister Alan Shatter’s statement yesterday that the Government will not provide a redress scheme for the survivors of the Bethany Home, Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, “The Government’s decision not to provide redress for the Bethany Home survivors is unjust and must…
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5. Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill passes through Dail
Excerpt: …National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed the passage through the Dail of the first piece of abortion legislation in Ireland. This is a clear acknowledgement in our laws that access to abortion can be necessary in order to save women's lives. While there remains major shortcomings in the Bill…
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6. Olwen Dawe: The Pushy, Bossy Note-Takers’ View on Gender and Entrepreneurship - New NWCI Blog
Excerpt: …I started my business three years ago. To this day, I remember the first networking event I attended 'flying solo'. In fact, I can recall the sick-to-the-stomach edginess I felt as I stood up and 'pitched' my service - it was dreadful.Now, I am all-too familiar with this sensation -…
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7. Council of Europe Convention on Violence against Women - Results of NWCI campaign
Excerpt: …NWCI established an e-action campaign to encourage the Irish government to the Council of Europe Convention on Violence Against Women during Ireland's Presidency of the EU for the month of June. Over 2,300 emails were sent by over 360 people to their local representatives and Minister for Justice, Equality and…
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8. Against the Tide - Images from the 1980s Irish Women’s Movement
Excerpt: …Against the tide - Images from the 1980s Irish Women's Movement, is a photographic record of the women's protest movement in Ireland in the 1980s. The passing of the 1982 amendment to the Irish Constitution introduced a ban on abortion and divided Irish society. Rose Comiskey documented many of the…
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Excerpt: …In 2015, the UN agenda on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will come to an end. There is currently a global discussion about the post-2015 development agenda. At the same time, the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) will reach 20 years in 2014.…
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Excerpt: …How do we transform the Irish government to a more open, transparent and accountable place? How do we as citizens and organisations get more involved in the government process? These were just some of the questions on the minds of those who all gathered in the Wood Quay Venue for…
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11. Pavee Point Information Day on Traveller and Roma Community in Ireland
Excerpt: …Pavee Point hosted an information day to highlight the issues and challenges facing the Traveller and Roma community in Ireland. During the training, three main areas were emphasized. The first was the hugely disproportionate cuts experienced by Travellers, which is outlined in the 'Travelling with Austerity' document. It states that…
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12. FAS/FAI Women’s Soccer Programme - New course starting September
Excerpt: …The FAS/FAI Women's Soccer Programme is now entering its 7th year. The course is a 52 week programme starting in September 2013 and finishing in September 2014. The continued development and growth of the course is due to numerous achievements from its past learners. Great progress has been made in…
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13. Senator Norris must apologise immediately
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on Senator David Norris to apologise immediately for his sexist comments towards Deputy Regina Doherty. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Senator Norris’ comments were sexist, personalised and completely unacceptable. He should issue an immediate apology, on the Seanad record.” She continued, “NWCI…
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14. Observatory on Violence against Women
Excerpt: …The National Observatory on Violence Against Women was established in 2002 and is chaired by NWCI. The Observatory is an independent network of grassroots and national organisations that come together quarterly to monitor progress on violence against women in Ireland. It provides an important space for organisations to work for…
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15. Sexist incidents show need for Dáil reform
Excerpt: …Video footage circulating on the Internet shows a male TD grabbing a female TD during a break in the debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. Responding to the footage Eóin Murray, Coordinator of National Women’s Council of Ireland’s Women in Politics project said, “We have a long…
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16. Vote on abortion legislation a historic moment for women’s health rights but amendments needed
Excerpt: …National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes this historic day when the Dáil will vote on the first piece of abortion legislation in Ireland. This is a clear acknowledgement in our laws that access to abortion can be necessary in order to save women’s lives. While there remains major shortcomings…
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17. The Equality Authority: Request for Tender
Excerpt: …Request for Tender: To develop a photographic exhibition to challenge stereotypes of Roma people The Equality Authority is seeking tenders to develop a photographic exhibition to challenge stereotypes of Roma people. The project is funded under the EU's PROGRESS Programme. Tenders should be submitted by e-mail to: ccampion@equality.ie. The closing…
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18. Call for Papers: Intersecting Gender, 6th Annual Sibéal Conference
Excerpt: …The Sibéal Irish Postgraduate Feminist & Gender Studies Network will hold their annual conference in Queen's University Belfast on 22nd and 23rd November. The conference invites engagement with the intersections of gender as they can be detected in a range of locations, spaces and manners.The idea of intersectionality in the…
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19. Y Factor Blog: "Whose body is it anyway? Take note of my substance, not my style"
Excerpt: …The Y Factor's latest blog is now live! It focuses on the media's obsession with the female body image and how it deliberately trivialises the important work women do in the fight for equality and a voice at all levels of decision making. An extract from the blog is featured…
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20. Take Action to Turn Off The Red Light
Excerpt: …The Sweedish model of criminalising sex buyers has led to a fall in the numbers in prostitution and a change in attitudes changed. Tell your TDs and you support the criminalisation of sex buyers, and want Ireland's law changed. The publication of recommendations by the Oireachtas justice committee on the…
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