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1. Sexual violence report will be crucial in establishing the nature and extent of sexual violence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will bring a proposal to Cabinet in the next two weeks on a second national study on sexual violence. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “A second SAVI report is long overdue, and…
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2. Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence
Excerpt: …NWCI expressed concern over reports that the Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in some years. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The figures showing how Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in…
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3. Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence is at crisis point in Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed concern over reports that the Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in some years. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The figures today showing how Gardai have been overstating the number of…
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4. Gender budgeting: NWCI appeared before the Budgetary Oversight Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI 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 Government’s priorities and is a critical opportunity…
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5. Storm Emma emphasised the need to remove the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …NWCI said that as transport and travel services were cancelled and curtailed it emphasised 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, trains and buses were cancelled due to…
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Excerpt: …NWCI responded to the appearance of members of the Garda Síochana Analysis Unit at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality hearing on the review of homicide cases. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: “In the hearing, Lois West, the Deputy Head of the…
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7. NWCI welcomed widening of access to free contraception
Excerpt: …The Government announced plans to provide free access to contraception for all. NWCI strongly supports these moves to ensure that contraception is affordable and accessible in Ireland. Currently, free access to contraception is limited to those with medical cards. We highlighted how access to affordable contraception is a key element of…
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8. NWCI welcomed review of the prosecution process in sexual violence cases
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomed Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan’s commitment to review the prosecution process in sexual violence cases as an important step on the road to a prosecution process which supports victims of violence against women and which holds perpetrators to account, while respecting the rights of the accused. Dr Cliona Loughnane, NWCI’s…
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9. Renewed calls for mandatory gender pay gap reporting
Excerpt: …As UK companies reported on their gender pay gap at the beginning of April, NWCI renewed calls on the Irish Government to introduce pay transparency legislation. Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Policy Coordinator said, “NWCI is calling on the Government to introduce legislation that obliges companies to publish pay information broken down by…
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10. NWCI Paper: The Female Face of Homelessness
Excerpt: …On the eve of the National Day of Action against Homelessness and the Housing Crisis, NWCI launched a paper documenting the impact of homelessness on women’s health. The paper outlines key recommendations both to address the housing crisis and to support women who are currently homeless. We called on Government to increase social housing…
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11. Women in Rural Communities – NWCI Members and Friends Meeting
Excerpt: …(Picured above from L to R are: Tara Farrell, Deputy CEO Longford Women's Link; Louise Lennon, Policy and Communications Officer Irish Rural Link; Ellen O'Malley-Dunlop, chairperson NWCI; and Louise Lovett, CEO Longford Women's Link). More than 50 NWCI group and individual members and friends came together on the 10th April in Longford Womens Link to discuss challenges…
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12. Launch of Together for Yes!
Excerpt: …On March 22, leading figures from the legal, medical, and political worlds officially launched “Together For Yes”, the national civil society campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution. The National Women’s Council of Ireland is thrilled to join with the Abortion Rights Campaign and the Coalition to Repeal the…
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13. Amplifying the voices of women in rural communities
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is inviting members and friends to join them at a meeting in Longford Women’s Link on the 10th April. Recently NWCI had the opportunity to participate in the Irish Delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New…
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14. International Women’s Day 2018
Excerpt: …(Pictured above: members of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment and the NWCI at the 'Votes for Repeal' march) There were many amazing events taking place all over the country this year to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), and NWCI was delighted to be a part of some of…
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15. The Female Face of Homelessness
Excerpt: …Alarming rise in the number of homeless women and children must be addressed On the eve of the National Day of Action against Homelessness and the Housing Crisis, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is launching a paper documenting the impact of homelessness on women’s health. The paper outlines…
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16. The Impact of Homelessness on Women’s Health
Excerpt: …On the eve of the National Day of Action against Homelessness and the Housing Crisis (7th April 2018), the National Women’s Council of Ireland has launched a paper documenting the impact of homelessness on women’s health. The paper outlines key recommendations both to address the housing crisis and to support…
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17. NWCI renews calls for mandatory gender pay gap reporting
Excerpt: …As UK companies report on their gender pay gap, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today renewed calls on the Irish Government to introduce pay transparency legislation. Eilis Ni Chaithnia, Policy Coordinator said, “NWCI is calling on the Government to introduce legislation that obliges companies to publish pay information…
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18. MA and Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies: Applications open
Excerpt: …Applications for Postgraduate places on the MA and Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies for September 2018 at University College Dublin are now open. One Year Full Time or Two Years Part Time. MA and Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies, UCD is an exciting programme exploring new and current debates on gender…
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Excerpt: …Last month NWCI was delighted to launch the ‘It Stops Now’ campaign website as part of the ESTHE Project which is funded by the European Union. The project aims to tackle sexual violence and harassment in Third Level Institutions. The ‘It Stops Now’ website creates a much needed ‘one stop…
Section: Newsflash
Excerpt: …Over the past few months, NWCI has been facilitating open conversation on the Eighth Amendment, abortion and the Irish constitution all over the country. During these sessions, participants are given unbiased information about the legal impact of the Eighth Amendment, and all the information they need to make an informed…
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