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1. NWCI responds to the publication of the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry, urging the recommendations to be implemented urgently and ensure that women’s health is prioritised as a matter of urgency by the Minister for Health. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, Dr Scally’s report vindicates what we…
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2. Submission to the Policing Authority – Policing Priorities for 2019
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women welcomes the opportunity to input into the development of the 2019 Policing Priorities. In this submission we provide our recommendations for how the draft priorities can be strengthened to prevent violence against women (VAW), protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice.
Section: Publications
3. Submission to the HIQA Public Consultation: HPV Vaccination
Excerpt: …NWCI supports a gender neutral HPV vaccination programme as vaccinating both girls and boys would reduce HPV related disease in Ireland, particularly reducing the risk of women getting cervical cancer NWCI recognises cervical cancer as a major health issue for women and fully support all efforts around increasing the uptake…
Section: Publications
4. NWCI pays tribute to Sylvia Meehan
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has learned today of the passing of women’s rights campaigner, Sylvia Meehan. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We offer our sincere condolences to Sylvia Meehan’s family at this time. Born in 1929, Sylvia Meehan was a…
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5. NWCI calls for a public discussion before the Women in the Home referendum
Excerpt: …In advance of a meeting by the Justice and Equality Oireachtas Committee today to decide if pre legislative scrutiny will take place on the proposal to delete Article 41.2 (women in the home) from the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the Government and the Committee…
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6. NWCI Submission on Government Proposals for a Total Contributions Approach for the State Pension
Excerpt: …The Government is making proposals to change how the contributory state pension is calculated. Government plans propose that the current system of yearly averaging be replaced with a Total Contributions Approach from 2020. We believe an universal pension system which gives both women and men equal access to a comprehensive…
Section: Publications
7. NWCI and ICCL call on Dublin City Council to stop the sale of the former Magdalene Laundry
Excerpt: …NWCI and ICCL call on Dublin City Council to stop the sale of the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott St Press Release 2 September 2018 The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) have today called on Dublin City Councillors to support…
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8. We’re hiring!! NWCI is currently recruiting for a Project 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 a Project Officer for the Ending…
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9. NWCI turns down invite to official State event with the Pope, and Stands for Truth
Excerpt: …Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) this week wrote to An Taoiseach to outline the organisations’ reasons for turning down an invite to attend the State’s official event with the Pope in Dublin Castle. NWCI will join other organisations and survivors at the Stand for…
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10. NWCI welcomes review of prosecution process for sexual assault trials
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan’s review of all aspects of sexual assault trials, and the appointment of Tom O’Malley to conduct the examination. This review of the prosecution process in sexual violence cases is an important step on the road to a…
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11. Quotas needed to increase the number of women on boards
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (30.07.18) welcomed the launch of the Government’s ‘Better Balance for Better Business’ initiative: an independent business-led review group of gender balance in governance and senior management in business. This review was a commitment in the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020.…
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12. NWCI expresses solidarity with Lloyds pharmacy workers
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed solidarity with the Lloyds pharmacy workers, 92% of whom are women, and called on the employer to engage in discussions with their trade union Mandate. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI, “We are standing in solidarity with the workers of Lloyds pharmacy,…
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13. NWCI welcomes strengthening of proposed abortion care legislation
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the Government’s commitment to ensure universality of access and the inclusion of safe-access zones in the forthcoming legislation for abortion care in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome and have previously called for the inclusion of these two…
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14. PAY TRANSPARENCY TO CLOSE THE GENDER PAY GAP
Excerpt: …Transparency around pay is essential, so that we can remove the question of gender-influenced pay. Pay transparency is an internationally recognized tool in closing the gender pay gap. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Labour Organisation and UN Women lead the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) which…
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15. NWCI Submission to the Traveller Health Action Plan, July 2018
Excerpt: …Traveller women experience stark health inequalities due to structural inequalities and social determinants of health, including poor accommodation conditions, poverty, illiteracy and discrimination.1 Traveller women have also identified significant barriers to health services, including: discrimination and racism (both at individual and institutional levels); lack of trust with healthcare providers; lack…
Section: Publications
16. NWCI welcomes ‘long-overdue’ referendum on Women in the Home
Excerpt: …NWCI today welcomed the announcement by Government to hold a referendum in October to delete Article 41.2 of the Constitution and remove a clause referring to a woman’s place in the home. NWCI also welcomed the commitment to hold a Citizens Assembly on the issue of 'care'. Orla O'Connor, Director…
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17. NWCI welcomes the new Domestic Violence Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the new Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward in protecting women from male violence, but warned that significant work remains to be done to protect women and children. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Ending violence against women is critical to achieving equality for women and ensuring women are safe and…
Section: Newsflash
18. ‘Out of Silence’ Including women’s voices in the mental health conversation
Excerpt: …Recent media reports have highlighted a worrying trend of young women dying by suicide in areas of South-West Dublin. The women were primarily young mothers affected by poverty, homelessness, and adverse life experiences. In examining mental health policy and service provision, we need to reflect that women are more likely…
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19. NWCI at the World Community Development Conference
Excerpt: …This conference provided a unique opportunity for practitioners, participants, academics, policy makers, funders and other stakeholders to share perspectives on current contexts and challenges for community work. The conference was organised jointly by Community Work Ireland, the Department of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University, and the International Association for Community Development. Over…
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20. Women’s experiences must be at the centre of CervicalCheck Inquiry
Excerpt: …In response to the first findings of the inquiry into CervicalCheck, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has welcomed Dr Scally’s call for additional resources to be made available to document the experiences of women. NWCI also called on all relevant agencies to expedite the provision of all necessary documentation…
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