Traveller and Roma women die, on average, 8 years earlier than women in Ireland generally. NWC attended the launch of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency report @Pavee.Point last week. We fully support the call on government to cut the life expectancy gap in half by 2030.

🧍‍♀️ NWC stands in solidarity with victim-survivors of the Esptein trafficking ring 🛑 We call for zero tolerance for the crimes perpetrated by many of the most influential & powerful men in the world 📩 The response must send a message that gender based violence will never be tolerated #EndVAW

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On #BrigidsDay, also the first day of spring, we look at this day as a symbol of care, protection and renewal, deeply connected to land, food and community, a reminder to all of us that humans and nature are not separate 🌱 Climate justice is care work. And care must be at the heart of our future💚

NWC welcomes the passage of legislation at first stage to abolish the mandatory 3 day waiting period for abortion. NWC will continue to call for abortion care that is timely, accessible and delivered without unnecessary barriers💜 www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...

✨ We’re delighted to welcome Corrinne Hasson as Executive Director of the National Women’s Council Corrinne will lead in driving NWC’s feminist agenda & campaign for issues that matter most to women across the island of Ireland With Corrinne we will continue to work to build a feminist Ireland

Extreme weather events affect some groups much more than others. Those who live on the streets, Travellers living in trailers, farmers, and those who can't heat their homes properly all stand to be very affected by #StormChandra We need #FeministClimateJustice to make the green transition just!

“Spread love, not hate” - the plea from the family of Alesia Nazarova, whose brother was yesterday found guilty of her murder. Our thoughts are with them today. We urge the government in Stormont to step up with real action to #EndViolenceAgainstWomen and girls once and for all. #EndVAW #EndVAWG

NWC’s Acting Head of Policy, Doireann Crosson, appeared on Near FM on Thursday to discuss the National Women’s Council’s response to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Stories report & the recommendation to establishment of a permanent women’s museum Listen here: listenagain.org?p=58996

Our thoughts are with the family, friends & loved ones of Bruna Fonseca following yesterday’s sentencing of Miller Pacheco who has been found guilty of her murder on New Year’s Eve 2023. Women deserve to be safe wherever they are whomever they are with, free from the fear of violence & murder.

🗣️ "We didn't ask for this, and we don't deserve it." A woman who was the victim of deepfake image abuse says her life has changed forever. Lucy Geraghty speaks about having to change jobs and move home after her photos were manipulated and shared online. #VMNews | @newschambers.bsky.social

🌟 Don’t chase fleeting deals, this Black Friday, invest in a better feminist future for women by becoming a Feminist Changemaker 🌟 By becoming a Feminist Changemaker with the National Women’s Council, you are actively helping shape a more equal future for women & girls 👉 www.nwci.ie/join/sf-waged

Our Research Officer, Aisling Meyler, represented AONTAS at @nwc.bsky.social All-Island Women’s Forum, sharing how our Community Education Against Disinformation project combats hate & misinformation. Thank you for bringing voices together! #CommunityEducation #Equality #AllIslandForum

📢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...