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1. 12 MEP candidates across all constituencies sign up to NWCI’s #FeministEurope manifesto
Excerpt: …In the few hours since the #FeministEurope manifesto was launched, MEP candidates across all three European constituencies have signed the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) manifesto. This includes candidates from Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, the Social Democrats, Sinn Fein, Labour, the Green Party, the Workers Party and People Before…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI launched its European Election campaign today (11 April), calling on voters to give a strong mandate to the European Parliament to progress feminist policies that promote an inclusive and sustainable Europe for all. To kick off the campaign NWCI launches its Feminist Manifesto for Europe today which outlines key…
Section: Latest News
3. Legislation requiring companies disclose gender pay gap should be more broadly applicable
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the publication of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill, but expressed concern that the Bill does not go far enough. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The Gender Pay Gap Information Bill will, for the first time, require employers to publish…
Section: Latest News
4. NWCI criticises Tusla’s failure to comply with Istanbul Convention requirements on refuge spaces
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) stated today that Tusla’s failure to comply with the Istanbul Convention regarding the provision of refuge spaces is completely unacceptable. Tusla, the Child and Family Agency maintains that it needs to provide only one refuge space for every 10,000 women when the convention is clear that the requirement…
Section: Latest News
5. NWCI welcomes new framework to end sexual violence and harassment on campus
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the launch of a new framework and the provision of funding for Higher Education Institutes to tackle sexual violence and harassment by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We know that women aged 18-29 experience sexual violence…
Section: Latest News
6. NWCI is looking for a Book keeper
Excerpt: …NWCI is currently recruiting for a Book keeper on a contract basis. This is an exciting time for NWCI. Change is happening for women in Ireland and we would like you to be part of that. If you are a strong communicator, can build relationships, have excellent bookkeeping skills and…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The It Stops Now toolkit is a one stop resource for higher education institutes to develop a zero tolerance approach to sexual violence and harassment on campus. The toolkit makes the case for leadership at the highest management level of higher education institutes. It emphasises the need to invest in…
Section: Publications
8. NWCI is currently recruiting for a Women’s Health Officer
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is the leading national women’s membership organisation seeking equality for women. We represent 180-member groups as well as a wide range of individual members from a diversity of backgrounds, sectors and locations NWCI is currently recruiting for Women’s Health Officer This is an…
Section: Latest News
9. Government misses key opportunity to increase women’s representation in local elections
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the Government had missed a key opportunity to increase women’s representation in local elections, following last week’s announcements that there would be financial incentives for political parties who run 30% women candidates at local level, alongside other soft measures. Orla O’Connor,…
Section: Latest News
10. Ratification of the Istanbul Convention marks a momentous International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …NWCI today welcomed the International Women’s Day ratification of the Istanbul Convention, after a long campaign by women’s groups and organisations working to end violence against women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “This International Women’s Day is a landmark day for women in Ireland, with the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and…
Section: Latest News
11. #ItStopsNow – Working together we can end sexual harassment and violence on campus
Excerpt: …Ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for higher education institutes to work together with women’s organisations and other relevant bodies to tackle violence against women on campus. The call was made at the final conference of the European project, Ending Sexual Harassment…
Section: Latest News
12. NWCI calls on Government to ratify the Istanbul Convention on International Women’s Day
Excerpt: …Following a motion on the Istanbul Convention in the Dail today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to ratify the Convention on International Women’s Day, this Friday, 8th March. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI, said “After many years of campaigning by NWCI and…
Section: Latest News
13. Government must do more to protect women and children from men’s violence
Excerpt: …In the lead up to International Women’s Day this Friday, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today called on the Government to scale up its response to men’s violence against women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Over the past week, from the bravery of Jacqueline Connolly and…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Violence against women is the most significant crime impacting on women internationally and in Ireland. Domestic and sexual violence is a cause and consequence of gender discrimination and it needs to be located within a gender equality framework. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the mid-term review of the…
Section: Publications
15. NWCI backs calls by family of Clodagh Hawe for multi-agency review into her death
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today backed calls by the family of Clodagh Hawe for a multi-agency review into her death and the death of her sons. Alongside this, NWCI called on Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan and the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to complete and…
Section: Latest News
16. Ireland needs to set the standard on tackling violence against women
Excerpt: …One in five women still experience domestic abuse in Ireland. 9 out of 10 women killed are killed by someone known to them, with 56% killed by a partner or ex-partner. The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women, convened by NWCI, held an important seminar in December to call on…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …For Nollaig na mBan this year, NWCI's Director Orla O'Connor wrote an opinion piece in the Irish Times, marking 100 years since the First Dail. In the piece, she outlined why in 2019, to achieve the ideals of the first Dáil and a real republic for women, we need to make progress…
Section: Newsflash
18. Have Your Say: A Feminist Europe
Excerpt: …On January 14th, NWCI held a consultation meeting for members and friends on our European Elections manifesto. Speakers included Jilian Van Turnhout, Vice Chair, European Movement Ireland, James Temple-Smithson, Head of Office, European Parliament Office Ireland and Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI. NWCI’s manifesto will be launched next month. NWCI…
Section: Newsflash
19. Women in Politics: Connecting the leaders of today and tomorrow
Excerpt: …On December 5th, NWCI held a joint event with Women for Election that connected public representatives and young people who are interested in running for politics. Speakers included Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Senator Grace O’Sullivan, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan and Síona Cahill (USI). The event was chaired by…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Haven Horizons, set up in 2015, focuses on the individual, family, community and societal changes necessary for the elimination of relationship abuse and the associated gender inequality. Key activities: Research / supporting research; Awareness, education and training; Interagency and systems work, Prevention strategies, Piloting evidence-based models of good practice.
Section: Our Members
