National Women’s Council
@nwc.bsky.social
The National Women’s Council of Ireland: promoting rights & equality
📢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...
Learn more about Corrinne and read our press release: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📢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...
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
She becomes the third woman to hold the office
NWC extends our best wishes to President Connolly for her term as President
#PresidentialElection2025
October 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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
She becomes the third woman to hold the office
NWC extends our best wishes to President Connolly for her term as President
#PresidentialElection2025
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
We’d love to see our members and supporters there
September 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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
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, 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...
September 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
💜 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, 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...
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
The Observatory on VAW contributed to the consultation & validation process.
AkiDwA is making a contribution on inclusion of migrant women voices & survivor led organisations
September 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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
The Observatory on VAW contributed to the consultation & validation process.
AkiDwA is making a contribution on inclusion of migrant women voices & survivor led organisations
"Women lead in the community and voluntary sector, but this sector's funding has been decimated."
Dr Pauline Cullen gives a keynote address on women's leadership at our all-island women's forum
Dr Pauline Cullen gives a keynote address on women's leadership at our all-island women's forum
September 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
"Women lead in the community and voluntary sector, but this sector's funding has been decimated."
Dr Pauline Cullen gives a keynote address on women's leadership at our all-island women's forum
Dr Pauline Cullen gives a keynote address on women's leadership at our all-island women's forum
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.
September 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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...
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...
September 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
💜 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...
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.
September 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/hous...
August 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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...
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
Deadline: August 27
Apply here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
#JobFairy #IrishJobs #HealthJobs #FeministJobs
August 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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
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...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
August 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...
📢 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
🕓 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
July 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📢 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
🕓 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
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
Many thanks to Minister for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, for his time
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
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...
Read NWC’s PBS 2026: www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...
July 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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...
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
We hope this sentence brings a sense of justice to her loved ones after the hardship they have endured these past two years.
#EndVAW
July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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
We hope this sentence brings a sense of justice to her loved ones after the hardship they have endured these past two years.
#EndVAW
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
July 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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 ✊
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 ✊
July 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🇵🇸 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 ✊
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
#Budget2026
July 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
#Budget2026
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
July 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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
“Migrant & minority ethnic women experience multiple barriers to receiving the mental health care they need and are often less satisfied with the service they receive. That's why we need early, inclusive and gender sensitive mental health care.” Emilia Marchelewska, Cairde, speaking on mental health
July 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“Migrant & minority ethnic women experience multiple barriers to receiving the mental health care they need and are often less satisfied with the service they receive. That's why we need early, inclusive and gender sensitive mental health care.” Emilia Marchelewska, Cairde, speaking on mental health
“Disabled women deserve rights, not charity. This budget provides an opportunity to affect real positive change for disabled women.” Paula Soraghan, ILMI, speaking on making disabled women a priority in Budget 2026
July 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
“Disabled women deserve rights, not charity. This budget provides an opportunity to affect real positive change for disabled women.” Paula Soraghan, ILMI, speaking on making disabled women a priority in Budget 2026
"We need to make sure public childcare services are piloted in marginalised and underserved communities where the need is greater and children stand to gain the most." Annie Waithira Burke, AkiDwA, speaking on the need for a public system of childcare
July 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"We need to make sure public childcare services are piloted in marginalised and underserved communities where the need is greater and children stand to gain the most." Annie Waithira Burke, AkiDwA, speaking on the need for a public system of childcare
"Those who are most affected have the least resources to deal with climate change –we have to take more of a grassroots approach and we can only do this with support.” Chloe Ní Mháille, Community Work Ireland, speaking on Climate Justice
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
"Those who are most affected have the least resources to deal with climate change –we have to take more of a grassroots approach and we can only do this with support.” Chloe Ní Mháille, Community Work Ireland, speaking on Climate Justice
Some of the key points from Women's Economic Equality Coordinator, Dónal Swan's presentation. Read more: www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...
July 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Some of the key points from Women's Economic Equality Coordinator, Dónal Swan's presentation. Read more: www.nwci.ie/images/uploa...