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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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…
Section: Publications
6. 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
7. 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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8. 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
9. ‘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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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,…
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13. 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…
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14. 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…
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15. 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…
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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…
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17. 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,…
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18. 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…
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19. 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…
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