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1. Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government
Excerpt: …NWCI has published new research 'Women Beyond the Dáil - More Women in Local Government' which explores women’s underrepresentation in local government and makes clear actionable recommendations to address this. This research was one of the first of its kind to be done in Ireland. Dr Pauline Cullen and Claire McGing were…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …221+ Patient Support Group provides information, advice and support in a structured and confidential manner. The 221+ Patient Support Group also acts as an inclusive voice for those affected and provides representation with the Health Services Executive, the Department of Health, the CervicalCheck Steering Committee, and other relevant organisations aiming…
Section: Our Members
3. Orla O’Connor: Why is ending violence against women not an election issue?
Excerpt: …One in four women in Ireland experience physical and sexual violence, yet we have heard precious little on the issue throughout this 2020 general election campaign. While the nature of abuse means this may not be an issue that comes up frequently on doors, it is unacceptable that political parties…
Section: Guest Blog
4. Violence against women must be a red line issue in last week of GE2020
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today criticised political parties for not making ending violence against women a headline issue, and called for commentators to question parties on their policies to change Ireland’s record on violence against women, as we enter the final week of the 2020 General Election. Orla…
Section: Latest News
5. Who is your feminist Taoiseach?
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has asked party leaders from the main political parties to answer four key questions outlining their commitment to women’s equality. The responses of Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, Micheal Martin, Fianna Fail, Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn…
Section: Latest News
6. #FemGen 2020 - Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. Some of the strongest influences on my life and career are women: most…
Section: Guest Blog
7. #FemGen 2020 - Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Absolutely - as a republican, one of my core values is equality and creating…
Section: Guest Blog
8. #FemGen 2020 - Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. Feminism at its core is about equality and the equal…
Section: Guest Blog
9. #FemGen 2020 - Eamon Ryan, Green Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. What has been your biggest achievement for women’s equality to date? I…
Section: Guest Blog
10. #FemGen 2020 - Brendan Howlin, Labour Party
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, I do. I have been proud to work side-by-side with inspirational, campaigning…
Section: Guest Blog
11. #FemGen 2020 - Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall, Social Democrats
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes, unequivocally. Equality is one of the key principles that drives our party…
Section: Guest Blog
12. #FemGen 2020 - Bríd Smith, People Before Profit
Excerpt: …As part of our #FemGen general election campaign 2020, NWCI has asked the party leaders of the main political parties to outline their commitment to women's equality by answering four questions. Do you consider yourself a feminist? Yes. What has been your biggest achievement for women’s equality to date? The…
Section: Guest Blog
13. #FemGen - High profile politicians sign up to NWCI’s manifesto
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that 90 candidates across 35 constituencies have signed up to their Feminist Ireland manifesto, including Ministers Katherine Zappone and Josepha Madigan and party leaders for Fianna Fail Micheal Martin and the Greens’ Eamon Ryan. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This election will set the political agenda for the next five years,…
Section: Latest News
14. Highest percentage of women running ever, but only two women more standing than 2016
Excerpt: …As nominations close for the 2020 General Election, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that the bigger political parties will have a lot of work to do, when the gender quota rises to 40% in 2023. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Ireland has the highest percentage of women…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Educating and empowering women on menopause at home, in the workplace and for the younger generation.
Section: Our Members
16. DVR Domestic Violence Resource
Excerpt: …To provide support to women who are/have been subjected to domestic violence and abuse.
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (Tuesday, 21 January 2020) launched their Feminist Ireland manifesto, saying pre-election give aways provide no solutions, and instead called on general election candidates to show their commitment to women’s equality by signing up to its ten key asks. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This election has the…
Section: Latest News
18. Will the 33rd Dail have a record number of women elected?
Excerpt: …With the 2020 General Election set for Saturday February 8, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today criticised the bigger political parties for not doing enough to ensure an increased number of women elected to the 33rd Dail. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “When it comes to women running…
Section: Latest News
19. NWCI Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop to step down for general election
Excerpt: …NWCI today announced Chairperson Ellen O’Malley Dunlop will step down, to allow her to run as a candidate for Fine Gael in Dublin South West in the general election. Sarah Benson, Deputy Chairperson will represent the role of Chair until a new election to the board at our Annual General…
Section: Latest News
20. NWCI pays tribute to Marian Finucane
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland mourns the loss of one of Ireland’s most respected and admired feminists. Ní fheicimid a leithéidí arís! Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said: “It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Marian Finucane. We express our deepest condolences to…
Section: Latest News
