📢EXCITING NEWS: We’re delighted to announce that Corinne Hasson will be taking up the position of NWC’s Executive Director in the coming months. Learn more about Corrinne and read our press release: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...

Congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her election as the 10th President of Ireland She becomes the third woman to hold the office NWC extends our best wishes to President Connolly for her term as President #PresidentialElection2025

“I think we need to reclaim the flag and celebrate it for what it is: peace & unity.” Thought provoking article showing how community groups & artists are using murals & grassroots activism to challenge far-right narratives & create welcoming spaces for migrants www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Today NWC is proud to join Le Cheile and United Against Racism at their Anti-Racism Carnival, meeting outside the Hugh Lane Gallery at 12:45pm before the march at 1pm from the Garden of Remembrance to the Custom House We’d love to see our members and supporters there

💜 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY - DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT📢 The National Women’s Council, Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is recruiting our next Executive Director. 💜 If this sounds like you – or someone you know – apply today and spread the word. Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...

The National Women’s Council is seeking a new Executive Director. A chance to lead Ireland’s largest feminist organisation at a pivotal time. Based in Dublin. Apply by 24 Sept 2025: buff.ly/4jBEoG3 @nwc.bsky.social

NWC is at the launch of Ireland's 4th National Action Plan Women Peace & Security 2025-2030 The Observatory on VAW contributed to the consultation & validation process. AkiDwA is making a contribution on inclusion of migrant women voices & survivor led organisations

Our All-island Women's Forum leadership event in Belfast has brought together feminist activists, political and community leaders to explore forms of feminist leadership and how to increase women's political representation North and South.

💜 Are you a Feminist Leader? If so… read on! 👩‍💼🌟📢 ✨ The National Women’s Council (NWC), Ireland’s largest feminist organisation, is seeking a new Executive Director We’re looking for a visionary leader to work with our Board, staff & allies to advance feminist change www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...

Yesterday, NWC Director, Orla O’Connor Appeared on @drivetime.bsky.social to discuss NWC’s call for the Government to deliver a public system of early childhood education and care, amid media reports that creches and childcare facilities are being left empty or converted by developers.

Govt considering reforms to planning laws that require developers to provide fully workable creche facilities in new housing estates, after reports that many mandated childcare units remain empty/ are repurposed due to high fit-out costs/ poor design www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...

We are seeking a Women’s Health Coordinator to lead policy development, design and implement advocacy campaigns, and conduct research aligned with NWC’s Strategic Plan. Deadline: August 27 Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl... #JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs

Despite childcare being a major election issue post Budget 2025 , today's Irish Examiner article states that fees for 1 in 5 families have actually risen since the vote, and the Government’s commitment to a €200 monthly cap remains vague and under-resourced. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...

“Across Cork city and county, calls rose from 3,932 in 2020 to 5,664 in 2024 an increase of 44%.” New Garda data shows domestic abuse calls in Cork have surged by 44% since 2020, with over 26,000 calls made in the past 5 years. www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

📢 We're Hiring: Social Prescribing Project Lead 🕓 4 days | 💼 18-month contract | 📍 Hybrid (Dublin office Tue & Wed) This is a fantastic opportunity to shape real change in community health through a feminist, equality-focused lens Apply: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl... #JobFairy

Plans for a student accommodation facility on the site of a former Magdalene laundry in Cork have been paused following objections, with one objector calling on the council & State to respect “the nationally recognised horrors of the mother & baby home” www.thejournal.ie/plans-for-co...

“The lesson for Ireland is clear: childcare must be treated as a public good.” Great read in yesterday’s @Independent_ie on costs of childcare & how shifting to a publicly delivered model could ensure women's full participation Read more: www.independent.ie/opinion/comm... #TogetherforPublic

CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh writing in today’s Irish Times on the removal of the “honest belief” rape defence, which is a persistent barrier to rape victims to access justice. Read the full article: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025... #EndVAW

Great to see that an overdue inquiry has begun into the historic prescribing of sodium valproate, an antiepileptic drug that can lead to congenital conditions if used during pregnancy. Read more: lght.ly/8kb116k #WomensHealthMatters

This morning, NWC Director Orla O'Connor, attended a consultation to discuss the development of a new strategy to support the community and voluntary sector. Many thanks to Minister for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, for his time

As a revised #NationalDevelopmentPlan is published, it is important to highlight the urgent need for investment in social infrastructure & public services, such as #PublicChildcare, which would be a game changer for women & families. Read NWC’s PBS 2026: www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...

Our thoughts are with the family & friends of Anna Mooney following today’s sentencing of her husband, who has been found guilty of her murder. We hope this sentence brings a sense of justice to her loved ones after the hardship they have endured these past two years. #EndVAW

3 in 5 breast cancer patients in the ROI face financial & mental stress, an all-island study has found. The study recommends adopting an all-island approach to cancer & looking at financial supports for patients in the Republic. Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... #WomensMentalHealth

Today NWC are at the Department of Social Protection's Pre-Budget Forum with colleagues from the National One Parent Family Alliance engaging with officials & Minister Calleary on the important investment in & reform of our social protection system to support women in #Budget2026

🇵🇸 National Demonstration for Palestine – This Saturday! 🇵🇸 Join the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign this Saturday, 19th July in Dublin as they take to the streets to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.📍 1PM – Garden of Remembrance Raise your voice ✊

Yesterday, NWC joined in the National One Parent Family Alliance to meet with TDs and Senators and talk about our Pre-Budget Submission asks and the important budgetary measures we want to see taken to support lone parents and their families. #Budget2026

NWC welcomes the proposal to reform the ‘honest belief’ rape defence, a step in helping to shift the balance toward a justice process, “that recognises consent must be freely given, voluntary, ongoing, & affirms survivors’ right to be heard & believed” www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

Huge congratulations to @aoibhneas.bsky.social for opening of a newly refurbished Children & Youth Service, a vital place for women & children survivors of domestic violence to receive supports. Aoibhneas' 2024 annual report shows the crucial work their supports provides to end #VAW

NWC’s Pre-Budget Submission calls for a publicly funded and delivered childcare system, plus key investments in domestic violence services, postnatal mental health, fuel allowance expansion and more. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025... Pre Budget Submission: bit.ly/3zvA4Ht

Today, NWC is launching our Pre-Budget Submission 2026, calling on Government to lay down a marker for women’s rights and gender equality, as it launches its first budget. #Budget2026

Great to meet the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill to discuss NWC's priorities across women's health. This included key asks in our upcoming Pre-Budget Submission to expand and improve access to women's health services #WomensHealthMatters #WomensHealth

The Courts Service annual report shows a 13.6% rise in new sexual offences in 2024, alongside a 6.3% overall increase in criminal matters before the courts. Cases at the Central Criminal Court, remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels at 35%. www.rte.ie/news/2025/07... #VAW #EndVAW

"Irish working mothers are at a significant financial disadvantage." Trade unions across Ireland have endorsed a call for 52 weeks of paid maternity leave, highlighting the financial disadvantage currently faced by working mothers. www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

NWC is at the Victims' Forum today @deptjusticeirl.bsky.social Great to hear updates on policy & legislation related to victims, including survivors of #VAW, & good discussions on free legal aid for survivors, recommendations on part 4 of Sexual Offences Act, & hate crime victim support.

Yesterday, @womensaidni.bsky.social & the NWCI had an engaging meeting with Justice Minister @naomilong.bsky.social on our collaborative work & North-South Co-operation to Tackle #VAW report. Huge thanks to the Minister for her time. Read the report: www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...

Dublin Trans and Intersex Pride is taking place on Saturday 12th July The march will be starting at City Hall at 2pm, and will finish at Dáil Éireann This year more than ever it's so important to get out in the streets and show your support NWC will be in attendance showing support & solidarity

Working parents across Ireland are overwhelmed by the high costs, lack of availability, and inadequate support for summer childcare, calling for urgent reforms to a system they say is out of step with modern family life. Read the full article here: www.thejournal.ie/your-stories...

Orla O’Connor to step down from her role as Director of the National Women’s Council “It has been the greatest honour of my career to lead this extraordinary organisation of almost 200 member groups working alongside strong and passionate feminists" www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...

◼️Horrific news from County Down where Sarah Montgomery, who was pregnant with her third child, died in violent circumstances. 💜Our deepest sympathies go out to Sarah’s family and loved ones, especially her children, at this devastating time. #EndVaw

Delighted to march in this year’s #DublinPride25 — 10 years on from Marriage Equality. Around the world, LGBTQI+ rights are under attack. We won’t let fear or hate undo decades of progress. We stand with LGBTQIA+ communities. #Pride2025 #Equality #DublinPride

Sinn Féin has proposed new legislation to let judges issue civil protection orders for survivors of sexual violence after an offender’s release from prison. With the rise of #VAW, this proposed Bill would be a step toward better protection for victims. lght.ly/ip2ae53

The department of health launched the National Sexual Health Strategy 2025–2035 that sets out Ireland’s vision for sexual health & wellbeing with access to high quality sexual health education, information, & services throughout their life www.gov.ie/en/healthy-i... @roinnslainte.bsky.social

Yesterday, our project officer for Feminist Communities for Climate Justice, Sadhbh O’Neil, joined Ian Guider on The Last Word to discuss the new Climate Conversations 2024 Report. Listen to the full segment from 1:09:00 onwards here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/las...

NWC recently launched our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan with 2 key strategic goals that will guide our work in realising NWC’s vision and mission for women 1️⃣ Leading advocacy for equality & justice 2️⃣ Building a strong, inclusive feminist org Read more www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...

“It seems that formal bodies are using the concept of parental alienation as if not contested, while it is highly contested on many levels including due to the risk that use of this concept holds for women and children who suffer from domestic violence." www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan...

Today is Ireland is being examined by CEDAW, the core international treaty on the human rights of women and girls, with concluding observations and recommendations of the Committee expected in July. These will provide a vital roadmap for advancing women's rights & gender equality

“It’s gone from a round of applause to a middle finger from the Government,” In today’s Irish Times, Justine McCarthy writes about nurses in Ireland who contracted long Covid and other long term health effects from Covid-19 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

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. @nwc.bsky.social

“Its concerning to see the influence of misogynistic views in digital spaces on children.” Research by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate reveals that misogynistic videos featuring Andrew Tate remain easily accessible to boys as young as 13 www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

NWC & members spoke to members of CEDAW highlighting key issues for women: childcare, abortion access, gender-based violence, racism, prison reform & barriers faced by migrant, Traveller, Roma & disabled women. Systemic inequalities persist but identifying them is key to progress