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1. Funding opportunity: United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 17 October
Excerpt: …Each year the Department supports small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the Day and to support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the various commemorative initiatives and projects nationwide. Please follow the work of the Irish Committee at www.17october.ie…
Section: Newsflash
2. European Economic and Social Committee has launched the 11th edition of its Civil Society Prize
Excerpt: …The aim of this prize is to reward and encourage tangible initiatives and achievements by civil society organisations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity and integration. The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the substantial contribution which civil society organisations…
Section: Newsflash
3. Budget2020: NWCI calls for free contraception
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for the Government to commit to delivering free contraception in Budget 2020, as well as ensuring proper funding for the National Maternity Strategy. At the launch of their Pre-Budget Submission “Equality Now – Invest in Women” in Leinster House today, NWCI…
Section: Latest News
4. Equality Now, Invest in Women
Excerpt: …NWCI outlines key recommendations for Budget 2020 in relation to women's economic independence, health, violence against women, housing and care.
Section: Publications
5. NWCI’s Pre-Budget Submission - Department of Employment and Social Protection 2020
Excerpt: …This submission outlines key Budget recommendations of the National Women's Council of Ireland to the Department of Employment and Social Protection. It should be read in combination with NWCI's overall Pre-Budget Submission 2020 - Equality Now, Invest in Women
Section: Publications
Excerpt: …Thank you for joining as an individual member of NWCI.
Section: Static Pages
Excerpt: …Thank you for joining as an individual member of NWCI.
Section: Static Pages
Excerpt: …Thank you for joining as an individual member of NWCI.
Section: Static Pages
9. NWCI raises concerns around safe and local access to abortion care services
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today raised concerns about the ongoing delay to the introduction of safety zone legislation, as well as the lack of abortion care services in St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny. Dr Cliona Loughnane, Women’s Health Coordinator at NWCI said, “NWCI is very concerned…
Section: Latest News
10. NWCI Submission to Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Travellers
Excerpt: …How can we make Ireland more equitable for Travellers? The Seanad Public Consultation Committee wants your ideas on how we can achieve full equality for Travellers. NWCI have prepared our submission and endorse the proposals and recommendations of the National Traveller Womens Forums and the Irish Traveller Movement.
Section: Publications
11. Women Making History - Annual Report 2018
Excerpt: …Our Annual Report provides an overview of the wide range of campaigns, events and activities that we worked on with our members in 2019.
Section: Publications
12. NWCI welcomes focus on care in Citizens Assembly on gender equality
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the establishment of a new citizens’ assembly to bring forward proposals on gender equality, tasked with discussing the remaining barriers facilitating gender discrimination in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “For nearly a year, NWCI has been calling on the…
Section: Latest News
13. Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform
Excerpt: …Provides women in Northern Ireland with a platform to make their voices heard on domestic, European and international social, economic, cultural and political affairs
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …The aim of this prize is to reward and encourage tangible initiatives and achievements by civil society organisations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity and integration. The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the substantial contribution which civil society organisations…
Section: Latest News
15. No breakthrough for women in Local Elections - it’s time for gender quotas
Excerpt: …NWCI today welcomed the increased number of women elected as Councillors in the Local Elections but is very disappointed about the missed opportunity to break the critical barrier of 30% of women’s representation in Local Government. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We saw more women running in the local…
Section: Latest News
16. NWCI welcomes resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the resounding Yes vote in the divorce referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the decisive Yes vote in today’s divorce referendum. The result paves the way for a more supportive and compassionate divorce process for couples and families…
Section: Latest News
17. Vote Yes for a more compassionate divorce process
Excerpt: …NWCI is calling for a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on divorce so that we can create a more compassionate divorce process for people who need it. To raise awareness about the referendum and why we are supporting a yes vote, NWCI hosted a members meeting in early May. Speakers…
Section: Latest News
18. Feminist Manifesto for Europe
Excerpt: …NWCI launched our #FeministEurope campaign in April and held a series of hustings events for candidates across the country in each constituency for the European elections. The events in Dublin, Galway and Cork were well attended and candidates were asked important questions from attendees on what they would do for…
Section: Newsflash
19. Perinatal Mental Health in Focus
Excerpt: …We held our first Women’s Mental Health Network event in May, focusing on perinatal mental health. Women can experience poor mental health during the perinatal period – during pregnancy and a year post-birth. Research has found that 10-15% women in pregnancy experience mild to moderate depression; women can also experience…
Section: Latest News
20. Ireland South Candidates make their pitch for a Feminist Europe in Cork
Excerpt: …With less than two weeks to go until polling day in the European Parliament elections, Ireland South candidates gathered tonight with NWCI members and supporters in Cork to outline their vision for a feminist Europe. Laura Harmon, Women in Leadership Coordinator said, “It matters who we send to Europe, and it is important…
Section: Latest News
