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Excerpt: …This European report aims to assess the impact of this crisis on the situation of women and men in Europe and on gender equality policies.This report is a product of the EGGE and the EGGSI expert networks of the European Commission. It covers 27 Member States, the EEA-EFTA countries and…
Section: Newsflash
2. LGBT parents in Ireland - Key findings of research study
Excerpt: …The LGBT Diversity Programme will present the key findings of its research on LGBT Parents in Ireland: Report from a study into the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Ireland who are parents or who are planning parenthood.When: Tuesday, 12th February 2013, 2-3:30 pmWhere: Dublin Wood Quay…
Section: Newsflash
3. Interested in running for the European Parliament Elections in May 2014?
Excerpt: …Starting February 2013 until the European Elections in May 2014, the European Women's Lobby will coordinate a Political Mentoring Network connecting 8 to 12 women Members of the European Parliament from different political parties and countries with 8 to 12 women of foreign origin or ethnic minority background who are…
Section: Newsflash
4. Women and Smoking – Time to face the Crisis
Excerpt: …The NWCI and the Irish Cancer Society held a very successful conference on the issue of Women and Smoking in July 2012 which brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, academis and representatives from women's groups to explore why women are smoking and how they can be supported to quit. The key…
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5. Women’s rights in conflict situations - NWCI conributes to setting up monitoring group
Excerpt: …The United Nationals Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR) was the first formal and legal document from the United Nations Security Council that required parties in a conflict to respect women's rights and to support their participation in peace negotiations and in post-conflict reconstruction. It calls for the adoption of a…
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6. UN Special Rapporteur gives keynote address at Women’s Human Rights Alliance Conference
Excerpt: …Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health gave the keynote address at the conference Realising Women's Right to Health on 17th December 2012. The conference was organised by the Women's Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) which is convened by the NWCI. Mr Grover provided an excellent overview of…
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7. UN Special Rapporteur gives keynote address at Women’s Human Rights Alliance Conference
Excerpt: …Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health gave the keynote address the conference Realising Women's Right to Health on 17th December 2012. The conference was organised by the Women's Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) which is convened by the NWCI. Mr Grover provided an excellent overview of the…
Section: Latest News
8. Women and Smoking: Time to face the Crisis
Excerpt: …More women in Ireland are now dying from lung cancer than from breast cancer. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of lung cancer. Despite all that is known about the dangers of smoking, almost 1 in 3 women in Ireland smoke. Women and girls in Ireland are in the midst…
Section: Publications
9. Women in Ireland are calling for Legislation for X
Excerpt: …Women in Ireland are calling for Legislation for XThe National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will today present in front of the Joint Committee on Health and Children on the implementation of the Government Decision following the publication of the Expert Group Report on Abortion.On this occasion, Orla O'Connor, Director…
Section: Latest News
10. NWCI Statement to the Joint Committee on Health and Children
Excerpt: …Public Hearings on the Implementation of the Government Decision following the publication of the Expert Group Report into Matters Relating to A, B, C vs IrelandStatement to the Joint Committee on Health and Children Thursday 10th of January 2013Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, for inviting the National Women's Council of Ireland…
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11. New MRCI Study Shows Over One Third of Au Pairs Felt Exploited
Excerpt: …A new study by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) shows the unregulated au pair sector in Ireland leaves au pairs completely unprotected and wide open to abuse and exploitation. MRCI is calling for a regulatory framework to establish rights for au pairs and to set industry standards.The research, 'Part…
Section: Latest News
12. Decriminalisation of abortion highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur in Dublin
Excerpt: …PRESS RELEASE, 17 December 2012Decriminalisation of abortion highlighted by UN Special Rapporteur in DublinOn his one day visit to Ireland, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Anand Grover, has highlighted the need to decriminalise abortion in order to ensure women's right to health. Exactly two years after the…
Section: Latest News
13. Invitation to tender for evaluation of Y Factor Project
Excerpt: …The NWCI's 'Y Factor' project is inviting tenders from experienced and competent individuals or organisations to carry out an ongoing, inductive evaluation of the project over the period January 2013 to May 2015. The Y Factor is an exciting initiative which aims to support and empower young people to become…
Section: Latest News
14. Write to your Senators and TDs - Legislate for X Campaign Update
Excerpt: …It is now possible to contact your TDs and Senators with a new template letter through our online campaign action and ask them to support the option legislation plus regulation as outlined in the Expert Group Report on Abortion.The Expert Group report on abortion recommends as one option a legislation…
Section: Newsflash
15. Women and families hit hard in budget
Excerpt: …The announced budget measures will have a detrimental impact on women and families throughout Ireland.In response to the announced Budget 2013, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council said,'Cuts in crucial payments such as child benefit or the back to school allowance will mean that more families will be…
Section: Newsflash
16. We must seek to eliminate the sex industry, not regulate it
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland recently presented its submission on the review of legislation on prostitution in Ireland at a hearing of the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.On the occasion of the hearing, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Prostitution cannot be seen as…
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17. Invitation to tender for evaluation of the Y Factor Project
Excerpt: …The NWCI's 'Y Factor' project is inviting tenders from experienced and competent individuals or organisations to carry out an ongoing, inductive evaluation of the project over the period January 2013 to May 2015. The Y Factor is an exciting initiative which aims to support and empower young people to become…
Section: Newsflash
18. Women and Smoking: Time to Face the Crisis - Conference Report Launch
Excerpt: …The Irish Cancer Society is delighted to invite you to the launch of 'Women and Smoking: Time to Face the Crisis', a report on the growing crisis of female smoking in Ireland.Mr. Alex White, T.D. Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care at the Department of Health will launch…
Section: Newsflash
19. Realising Women’s Right to Health - UN Special Rapporteur to give keynote address
Excerpt: …Keynote Address: Mr Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to HealthDate: Monday, 17 December 2012Time: 2 - 5 pm (Registration and lunch at 1 pm)Venue: European Union House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2Speakers at the conference will include Rachel Doyle, National Women's Council of Ireland, which convenes the Women's…
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20. Launch event and school project - Join the Y- Factor Project
Excerpt: …Launch EventThe NWCI'S Y Factor project, which works with young people to support and promote them as advocates for women's equality, is planning an exciting event to launch the project on the 1st February 2013. The event will be a celebration of the voices of young women and showcase what…
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