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Women's Resource and Development Agency
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WRDA’s vision is of a fair and equal society where women are empowered and are a visible force for change #boldwomenblogging #visibleforceforchange
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec

▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V

▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Resource Launch: Challenging the Far-Right Weaponisation of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. Tuesday, 9th Dec 11:00 AM Shankill Shared Women's Centre Lunch provided (please RSVP) The role of firearms in Violence Against Women and Girls in NI Report Launch Tuesday, 9th December 1pm Shankill Shared Women's Centre Lunch provided (please RSVP)
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Check out our latest Ezine here buff.ly/2yJVyub
E-zine published.
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Last chance to apply to join our Board

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We invite applications from women, non-binary and gender fluid people with experience in one of the following areas: Employment law & practice Industrial relations Marketing & PR, Risk Management Corporate/sponsorship fundraising Tender Writing
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Our new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030 is here!

Read our roadmap to progress here buff.ly/rx0S5dy
Aim 1: EMPOWERMENT AND TACKLING INEQUALITIES To develop the capacity of women from disadvantaged urban and rural communities to tackle inequalities affecting them. Aim 2: POLICY and ADVOCACY To advance women’s equality and participation in all aspects of policy and decision-making. Aim 3: LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT To provide leadership, infrastructural support and advocacy within the women’s sector and movement. Aim 4: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT To strengthen the capacity of the organisation to carry out its role effectively.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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"With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.”

– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Transgender day of remembrance.
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November

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We invite applications from women, non-binary and gender fluid people with experience in one of the following areas: Employment law & practice Industrial relations Marketing & PR, Risk Management Corporate/sponsorship fundraising Tender Writing
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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WRDA Calls for Gender-Responsive Approach to Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget

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We welcome the proposed carbon budget and support the target of a 77% average annual reduction in emissions. However, climate change is not gender-neutral, gendered impacts must be addressed
Key recommendations: Equity and Fairness Valuing Care Work Participatory Governance Gender-Responsive Budgeting Intersectionality
November 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We are a trans and non-binary inclusive organisation. You can find out more here buff.ly/PnO4LRY

Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5
Trans awareness week
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Find out about what we've been up to in 2025!

▶️ Advocacy, Lobbying and Research
▶️ Health Promotion
▶️ Training and Education

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a year full of advocacy, research, health promotion, and training aimed at advancing women's equality in Northern Ireland.
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November

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We invite applications from women, non-binary and gender fluid people with experience in one of the following areas: Employment law & practice Industrial relations Marketing & PR, Risk Management Corporate/sponsorship fundraising Tender Writing
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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This is the start of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek2025

WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist organisation Check out this recording of our event on making feminism trans inclusive buff.ly/2PS1NuJ The panelists discuss what trans inclusive feminism means at an organisational & individual level
transgender awareness week.
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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The WRDA led WPG NI has issued a consultation response to the proposed Private Cemetery Status (Burial Protection) Bill, recognising it as a vital step toward ensuring dignity and respect for those laid to rest in private burial grounds across Northern Ireland.

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The WRDA led WPG NI has issued a consultation response to the proposed Private Cemetery Status (Burial Protection) Bill, recognising it as a vital step toward ensuring dignity and respect for those laid to rest in private burial grounds across Northern Ireland.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November

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We invite applications from women, non-binary and gender fluid people with experience in one of the following areas: Employment law & practice Industrial relations Marketing & PR, Risk Management Corporate/sponsorship fundraising Tender Writing
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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WPG NI has submitted a comprehensive response to the consultation on the Women and Girls in Sport in Northern Ireland Bill, urging lawmakers to ensure that the legislation promotes genuine inclusion, equity, and safety for all women and girls.

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Key Recommendations from WPG NI Include: Investment in Women’s Sport: Ringfencing funding and prioritising equitable access to facilities, coaching, and resources. Safeguarding Reform: Mandatory and consistent training for coaches, robust complaint mechanisms, and intersectional safeguarding policies. Inclusive Language and Policy: Recognition of “women and girls” as inclusive of transgender and intersex individuals, with opposition to invasive testing or data collection. Gender Budgeting: Embedding gender analysis in all stages of the budget process to ensure fair distribution of resources. Data Collection and Transparency: Standardised data across councils to monitor access and equity in sports facilities.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Midlife female? Got brain fog, exhaustion, joint pain, mood issues…even just not feeling like yourself anymore?

You could be peri/menopausal. There's not enough research & not enough support for those dealing with both
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Ulster University Menopause Experiences Survey
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November 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November

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This week is trustees week.
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We're all set up for our AGM, follow along for love updates
Table with resources.
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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You can read the full response here buff.ly/zs3fg0E
WPG responds to the Breastfeeding bill.
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Check out our latest newsletter:

▶️ WRDA AGM
▶️ Student placement report
▶️ WRDA tackles far-right weaponisation of EVAWG
▶️ New research calls for a Women’s Health Strategy
▶️ Young Mums Mas Project update
▶️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Newsletter published.
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Join us this Thursday and celebrate our annual report launch and our plans for the next five years! forms.gle/eD9gb1J6yR9o...
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Our Partner, the Women's Resource and Development Agency, is launching their Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, and their Annual Report 2025 this Thursday, 6th Nov in NICVA at 11am. You can register for the event here buff.ly/dFJZILV

Órlaithí Flynn MLA will be the guest speaker
Órlaithí Flynn MLA chair of all party group on women's health.
November 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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We are proud to announce that our Training and Development Manager, Deirdre Quinn, is now representing WRDA on the Belfast City Council VCSE Sectoral Advisory Panel.
October 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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WRDA are proud to be the Lead Partner on the Raise Your Voice project.

Our goal is to create true cultural change in order to tackle the root causes of these behaviors and empower people to act to change this in their own lives.

Find out more about this project here buff.ly/Q77pTG5
My dress does not mean yes.
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Our Young Mums Maternal Advocacy and Support Group at Ballybeen Women's Centre have created this beautiful poem to celebrate their time together. Congratulations to all the young mums and the workers on the project!
You came in tired, half asleep, With dreams to chase and kids to keep. We laughed, cried, necked the red bull, And also learnt a thing or two. From nappies, naps, and sleepless nights, To finding joy within our sights. We’ve shared our snacks, our hearts, our fears — And built some bonds to last for years. So here’s to you — the amazing young MAS, perfect blend of gentle & tough, We hope you know you are more than enough. You showed up, opened up, different than when you first arrived— Look at you now ….you have truly thrived!
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Celebrate our Annual General Meeting and Report Launch with us! Register here forms.gle/Dv5mYwS5pGPD...
Join the Women's s Resource and Development Agency as as we celebrate our 42nd AGM NICVA 6th November 2025 11am- 11am-1pm 1pm
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November

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We invite applications from women, non-binary and gender fluid people with experience in one of the following areas: · Employment law & practice · Industrial relations · Marketing & PR, · Risk Management · Corporate/sponsorship fundraising · Tender Writing
October 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM