National Women's Council (NWC)

It was brilliant to attend the launch of Cuan, DSGBV Agency awareness campaign earlier, which is survivor-centered and highlights the widespread occurrence of violence against women. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan TD spoke how we must tackle elements of our culture which foster male violence and that boys need to be taught that control has no place in human relationships. Centering survivor's voices and their lived experiences is critical to any strategy to combat violence against women.

Congratulations to Cuan, DSGBV Agency as they launch their first public awareness campaign. It's critical that the epidemic of violence against women is tackled and we create a zero tolerance society. We look forward to working with Cuan to address violence against women and deliver what every woman and girl is entitled to: safety and security.

Interesting findings from this year’s 2024 Gender Equality Index. This year’s thematic focus was surrounding violence against women , revealing that:  🔵 41 % of Irish women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15, 10 percentage points higher than the EU-27 average (31 %).  🔵61 % of women have experienced health consequences of physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15  🔵27 % of women who have experienced physical or sexual violence by any perpetrator in the past 12 months have not told anyone. Read the full report and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e4NEg7qn #EndVaw #GenderEqualityIndex #GenderEquality #Vaw

🌟 We were proud to present our joint project with CWI Feminist Communities for Climate Justice at WCI Climate Justice, Environmental Justice, & Just Transition Training Awareness Seminar! 🌍✨ A powerful moment for feminist-led climate action & justice #FeministClimateJustice IHREC Comms #FCCJ

Great piece in today's Irish Times, highlighting the critical intersection of social justice and climate action #FeministClimateJustice https://lght.ly/3ed6g

"It’s tough to do a four-year professional degree and then face the prospect of earning the minimum wage." Today’s The Irish Times article outlines how childcare graduates are abandoning the sector due to low wages and poor career prospects, despite their passion for early education. Fair pay and prospects for childcare workers is vital for the success and sustainability of the early childhood education and care system. Read more here: https://lght.ly/464n3j

"Political leadership needs vision and strategy — not one that is reactionary or that follows the loudest, meanest voice in the room." The German elections saw the far-right party AfD achieve its highest vote share since the 1930s, signalling a significant shift in European politics. Edel McGinley writes in the Irish Examiner about how the rise of the far right across Europe signals an urgent need for strong, progressive leadership to counter hate-driven politics and protect democracy. Read more here: https://lght.ly/l4b5bj

📢 Our latest NWC February Newsflash is out, bringing you the latest updates on our work, news and events! From gathering 50 thought leaders to shape the future of the island, to diving into the new government’s commitments on women’s rights, to amplifying women’s voices in healthcare, it’s been an inspiring month. ✨Click here what we’ve been up to in February and what’s coming next : https://lght.ly/8p1821k ✨Be the first to know what’s happening at the National Women’s Council and get updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our mailing list here: https://lght.ly/came0n8

On Wednesday we welcomed the new @ICOSirl report which puts a spotlight on the impact of the housing crisis on international students. Along with the latest @ICOSirl report, we encourage you to read our full Sex For Rent Research Report we originally published 2024 with support from @CommunityFoundationIreland. ❗Our report explores the issue of sex for rent (SFR) exploitation in Ireland, highlighting its prevalence, legal gaps, and the vulnerabilities of those targeted—particularly women facing poverty, homelessness, or domestic violence. ⚖️ Sex for rent must be recognised as a form of gender-based violence. The report has calls for legislative action to criminalise these practices, alongside protections and support —aligning with Ireland’s commitments under international conventions and domestic strategies on sexual exploitation and violence against women. 📖 Read the full report here: https://lght.ly/ceoa5d8 #GenderBasedViolence #EndVaw

Today, NWC’s Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Policy Officer, Vanessa Conroy, appeared on Lmfm discussing active and public transport issues and opportunities. Have a listen to what she had to say! Learn more about the FCCJ’s Public and Active Transport For All Webinar that took place on Wednesday the 19th of February: https://lght.ly/87gj04g @CommunityWorkIreland