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1. NWCI calls for investment in women’s health at National Economic Dialogue
Excerpt: …NWCI has called for crucial investment in the planned Women’s Health Action Plan at the National Economic Dialogue on 27 June 2018. It also called on the Government to issue an Equality Statement to be read alongside Budget 2019 and for greater investment into a care economy. Jennifer McCarthy-Flynn, Head of Policy,…
Section: Newsflash
2. NWCI launches new Women for Change Project
Excerpt: …In May 2018, NWCI together with nine organisations were successful in receiving funding under Training Links. We plan to bring a diversity of women together who are currently involved or are interested in getting more involved in representation and participation in decision making in their local communities. The women will come together to…
Section: Newsflash
3. What do we need from the State Pension in the future?
Excerpt: …It will affect you, your children, your grandchildren, the members of the groups you represent. Minister Regina Doherty announced a consultation for State Pension Reform in June. The consultation will help to inform the design of a new Total Contributions Approach (TCA) to the State Pension (Contributory) from 2020. The…
Section: Newsflash
4. NWCI welcomes two new group members - FIT and Gown
Excerpt: …NWCI is delighted to welcome two new group members FIT (Fasttrack into Information Technology) and GOWN Gynaecology - expanding our membership in the areas of STEM and reproductive health. FIT are the national coordinators of Ireland’s new tech apprenticeships which offer both on and off the job learning over two years in…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …In the final phase of the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment, NWCI launched its 'Who needs your yes?' campaign, calling on voters to think about the women and girls in their life when voting on May 25th. At the launch event, NWCI premiered the short film ‘Who needs your…
Section: Newsflash
6. We repealed the 8th Amendment
Excerpt: …As one of the leading organisations of the Together for Yes campaign, NWCI hailed the momentous Yes vote to remove the 8th Amendment from the Constitution as a historic moment of change in Ireland for women and girls. Orla O'Connor, Co-Director of Together for Yes and Director of NWCI said, “We thank the 1.42 million voters,…
Section: Latest News
7. Subscribe to Fundingpoint to gain access to funding opportunities & deadlines
Excerpt: …Subscribe to Fundingpoint to gain access to hundreds of funding opportunities and deadlines. For more info: Funds currently available The Meet and Code Fund Inviting Applications SSGT Traveller Accommodation Grant Programme Community Enhancement Programme Accepting Applications for Capital Funding Coca-Cola Thank You Fund Applications for Youth oriented clubs Close Mid-July…
Section: Newsflash
8. Feminists are Everywhere - NWCI’s Annual Report 2017 out now
Excerpt: …From organising the World Congress on Women's Mental Health to launching our Every Woman Healthcare Model to discussing women's equality with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Femfest, 2017 was a busy year for NWCI. Read about all of the amazing activities, events and campaigns that NWCI was involved in throughout the…
Section: Newsflash
10. Welcome to NWCI’s new Board!
Excerpt: …We are delighted to welcome our newly elected Board members of NWCI. NWCI's Board of Directors for the period 2018 - 2020 includes: Ellen O'Malley-Dunlop, Chairperson Sarah Benson, Deputy Chaiperson Vivienne Glanville Catriona Graham Suzanna Griffin Sinead Keane Louise Lovett Rosaleen McDonagh Ashimedua Okonkwo Nuala Ryan Ini Usanga We thank our outgoing…
Section: Latest News
11. Women Making History - NWCI’s AGM Morning Event
Excerpt: …Almost 100 members and supporters came together at Women Making History - NWCI's AGM morning event on 21 June 2018 to mark the resounding yes vote in the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment from the Irish Constitution. Speakers discussed the factors that contributed to the success of the campaign…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for an investment of at least 100,000 Euros into the planned Women’s Health Action Plan at the National Economic Dialogue. It also called on the Government to issue an Equality Statement to be read alongside Budget 2019 and for greater investment into…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …Malala, Marianne Pearl & Halla Tómasdóttir are coming to Dublin November 13-14, for the 'Disrupt The Ordinary' #WomeninLeadership Conference presented by Simmons University, Boston Check the Info here & Speakers here! Discounts for NWCI Members Discounts for NWCI Members €100 off The Simmons Leadership Conference is coming to Dublin, Ireland on November…
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14. The repeal referendum has changed Ireland, NWCI event hears
Excerpt: …The repeal referendum has changed Ireland, NWCI’s ‘Women Making History’ event, opened by the Minister for Health Simon Harris, heard this morning. The resounding yes vote by over 1.4million people shows that people in Ireland want women-centred abortion services. It is important now to speedily progress women centred abortion legislation so that women are…
Section: Latest News
16. Great article by Daily Slog on What NWCI Does & Being a NWCI Member!
Excerpt: …Do You Know Who Is Fighting For Your Rights? by The Daily Slog Pay equality, convictions for domestic violence, childcare subsidies, pension rights for women who took time out to care for their families. These are just some of the issues being championed and fought for by the National Women’s…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The mission of Adoption Rights Alliance is to advocate equal human and civil rights for those affected by Ireland's closed secret adoption system.
Section: Our Members
18. USI Union Students of Ireland
Excerpt: …USI is the national representative body for third level students in Ireland, made up of membership in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, totalling over 354,000 members. USI works on all issues pertaining to students, from campaigning for access to higher education, to being active in the campaign to…
Section: Our Members
19. NWCI wins Sockies social media award 2018
Excerpt: …We were absolutely thrilled to win the Sockies social media award for Best Twitter - Non Profit for the second year in a row and a second Sockies award for its Zero Budget Campaign #FeministsAreEverywhere in 2017. In addition, Together for Yes received a special Sockies Award for its overall social…
Section: Latest News
20. Applications open for MA & Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies, UCD
Excerpt: …An MA in Gender Studies encompasses feminism, sexualities, masculinities and women’s studies and has developed over twenty-five years to become the most established gender studies programme in Ireland with a strong international reputation for research and scholarship. The programme offers students an opportunity to engage with a vibrant international field of study…
Section: Newsflash
