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Dublin, Ireland
Joined July 2009
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Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Earlier this week, Women’s Aid Federation NI and @NWCI met with Justice Minister @naomi_long MLA to discuss our collaborative work and our North-South Co-operation to Tackle Violence Against Women dialogue report.
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@Justice_NI – at Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Rural Women’s History: A Talk by Donna Gilligan
Join us in person for a powerful exploration of the lives of rural Irish women, from 1850 to 1950.
Saturday, 28 June
3:00 PM
📍 National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar
Booking required: museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Coun…
ALT Leitrim Women Through Time - Nursing reminiscence roundtable event 2024 | Image by Donna Gilligan
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Okeke, the Immigrant Council's Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and the Chairperson of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), on her election to the board of the European Women’s Lobby.
@EuropeanWomen @NWCI
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Tina Satchwell following today’s verdict in the trial for her horrendous murder, & for all they have had to endure over the years.
After years without answers, we hope that the verdict finally gives her family a sense of justice.
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Oxfam Ireland attended in solidarity the @NWCI and Together for Public Alliance demonstration for public childcare outside Leinster House.
#EveryChild #TogetherforPublic #MayDay
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📢 Today our Head of Impact and Engagement, Megan Fearon, represented AONTAS at the @NWCI #TogetherForPublic rally calling on the Government to remove childcare barriers and support adult learners, women, and lone parents.
Get involved ➡️ nwci.ie/discover/what_we_do/…
#EveryChild
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Only crime gangs benefit from rebranding prostitution as 'sex work' - Ruth Breslin in @irishexaminer irishexaminer.com/opinion/co… @miadefaoite @NushaYonkova @lucy28maguire @RuhamaAgency @RapeCrisisIre @SVCCork @DublinRCC @CommunityFound @irishcongress @immigrationIRL @IMO_IRL
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
📢Calling all Women! Tell @NWCI what you think of Ireland’s #FreeContraceptionScheme.
The survey is open to all women until Friday 2 May and takes 5-10mins to complete.
Do the survey now - tcdecon.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
@_respectprotect @HsehealthW
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
“If laws and regulations fail to keep pace with the digital world, it is children who pay the price. Failing to have adequate protections online creates space for predators to hide,” says Noeline Blackwell, launching our #OnlineSafetyMonitor
📄Statement: bit.ly/42p94Ui
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Today, on #InternationalRomaDay Pavee Point stands with Travellers and Roma in Ireland and worldwide. We especially recognise those facing human rights violations, poverty, and marginalisation.
However, today is also a celebration, read more:
paveepoint.ie/international-…
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
It's time to ban sex for rent. ❌️
This week, Labour Senator Laura Harmon will publish a bill to take action to clamp down on these predators.
Find out more 🤳
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Need for greater awareness of #Ireland's out-lawing of the purchase of sex - highlighted in legal review published by @OCallaghanJim ..also recommendations on Garda Training, Enforcement Days and outreach to women and girls trapped in prostitution @NWCI @Womens_Aid @RuhamaAgency
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Last Thursday our Oifigeach na Gaeilge attended the report launch of the National Women's assembly hosted by @NWCI . It was a fantastic day. Our Oifigeach Na Gaeilge shared a poem that Gael Linn put together about the importance of Gaeilge and her part of our identity.
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Blakestown Community Centre celebrated #InternationalWomensDay this morning, inviting the community to connect with well-being workshops and the @NWCI. They discussed a future where women can reach their full potential in a just & equal society. #shinealight 🌟
👉 For more info on local events, visit: fingal.ie/international-wome…
@Fingalcoco @fingalppn
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Good to see #DSGBV recommended as a priority in next Government strategy for women and girls, and acknowledgement that research and data are key to ensuring future policies are evidence-based
#SexualViolence #SupportingSurvivors
@NWCI @Ipsos @dcediy
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Women’s Health Week highlights new and expanded services, as well as priorities for 2025 in order to meet the health needs of women across all life stages.
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
On Monday's D15 Today:
- 'Bad Bridget' talk at Blanchardstown Library
- @mabsinfo on mortgages
- @NWCI on International Women’s Day
- Educating children about sustainability
Tune in from 10am on 92.5 FM and online at buff.ly/4ga2Qxf!
Womenscouncilireland retweeted
Last week, we published our new report on housing – Renting in Ireland. The launch of the report took place at the AV Room in Leinster House. Many thanks to the TDs, Senators, and their reps for attending, and to @ThresholdIRE and @NWCI for participating in the panel discussion.
