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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that as transport and travel services are cancelled and curtailed it emphasises why we must remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution and recognise the need for abortion care in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “As airports close, and flights,…
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2. NWCI Opening Statement to Budgetary Oversight Committee - Gender Budgeting
Excerpt: …A Chathaoirleach and members of the committee, Thank you for the invitation to appear before the Committee and the opportunity to comment on the Equality Budgeting initiative led by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR) and undertaken by six other departments. I understand that all in all you…
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3. Gender budgeting should be the cornerstone of the budget process
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today appeared before the Budgetary Oversight Committee, to provide an assessment on the Equality Budgeting piloting initiative led by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR). Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Policy Coordinator with NWCI said, “The budget is the principal expression of a…
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Excerpt: …After the successful launch of NWCI's Every Woman Healthcare Model - Accessible, affordable healthcare options for all women and girlsl last year, we have been busy over the last few weeks talking to as many people as possible and raising awareness about the need to remove the Eighth Amendment from the…
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5. Taking conversations on the Eighth Amendment to the streets of Cork
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) will today hold an information stand on Patrick Street, Cork, alongside Rebels for Choice and the Cork Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment. We want to talk to as many people as possible about why we need to remove the Eighth Amendment from…
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6. Legislation before Cabinet an important step on the road to the May referendum
Excerpt: …As the Minister for Health brings draft legislation to Government, to hold a referendum to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the development as important step on the road to a May referendum. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Today marks…
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7. Actions for a Fair State Pension
Excerpt: …On the 17th February NWCI, in collaboration with the Irish Country Womens Association, Pensioners for Equality, Active Retirement Ireland, Age Action and Forsa, held a press briefing to highlight the impact of the changes introduced to State Pension in 2012. NWCI spoke about how women have been disproportionately penalised by these changes. On…
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8. Renewals: Individual Members (Unwaged)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (unwaged)
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9. Renewals: Individual Members (Monthly)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (waged - monthly)
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10. Renewals: Individual Members (Waged)
Excerpt: …Here you can renew your NWCI Individual membership (waged)
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11. Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland’s gender pay gap
Excerpt: …On Wednesday 10th January the Government held a National Symposium, "Rising to the challenge - addressing Ireland's gender pay gap". NWCI Director, Orla O’Connor, addressed the invitation-only event, jointly hosted by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and the Department of Justice and Equality, which saw more than 130…
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12. Future of Women’s Mental Healthcare
Excerpt: …In January 2018, NWCI welcomed the opportunity to input into the work of the Joint Oireachtas Committee to develop ‘a single, long-term vision for mental health care and the direction of mental health policy in Ireland.' As the differing health needs of women and men are not reflected in current…
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Excerpt: …The Pearl of Wisdom pin (above) is the European symbol of cervical cancer prevention. During the Pearl of Wisdom campaign, our group member the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) distributes 30,000 pins to health promotion networks across Ireland. NWCI is a proud supporter of the campaign, and encourages our members to #ShareTheWisdom about cervical…
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14. Individual Members (Unwaged)
Excerpt: …Your Membership Fee (Unwaged) of €20 will be debited to your card today. Please rest assured we use the secure payment system Stripe. If you have any problems, please contact helenm@nwci.ie We will be in touch shortly with membership details. Many thanks for supporting NWCI & Women’s Equality in Ireland.
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15. Individual Members (Waged - Monthly)
Excerpt: …A Monthly Membership fee of €5 will be debited from your card each month for 12 months starting on this date. Please rest assured we use the secure payment system Stripe. If you would like to cancel your membership at any time, please contact helenm@nwci.ie We will be in touch…
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16. Individual Members (Waged)
Excerpt: …Your Annual Membership Fee of €60 will be debited to your card today. Please rest assured we use the secure payment system Stripe. If you have any problems, please contact helenm@nwci.ie We will be in touch shortly with membership details. Many thanks for supporting NWCI & Women’s Equality in Ireland.
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17. BREXIT: The Impact & Perspectives from Women in Disadvantaged & Rural Areas in Northern Ireland
Excerpt: …Just launched in Feb 2018, this Paper by the Women's Regional Consortium explores the perspectives & impacts of BREXIT of women living and working in disadvantaged and rural areas of Northern Ireland. Perspectives includes: 1) Representation of Northern Ireland’s interests & Women’s interests in negotiations on the withdrawal agreement; 2)…
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18. Attention Group Members: Community Foundation for Ireland grants
Excerpt: …Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) has a first come first served grant round for €1,000 to produce Annual Reports for organisations with an income less than €150,000 and who pursue charitable purposes. CFI is a grant-making and donor services charity that makes grants to not-for-profit and voluntary groups working in communities…
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19. Caring for #EveryWoman’s health needs
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) will be launching Every Woman - Affordable, accessible healthcare options for women and girls in Ireland in the Mick Lally Theatre in Galway today. The Every Woman model is based on consultations with NWCI members and women and men from across Ireland and…
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20. We must end unregulated abortions in Ireland and ensure access to compassionate healthcare
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today highlighted that a protected period of 12 weeks where a woman can access abortion if she needs to in consultation with her doctor will ensure that unregulated abortions will become regulated and safe in line with best medical practice. The protected period…
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