Political parties have ‘clear obligation’ to tackle abuse of women members
Most party codes ‘still do not cover the various types of abuse women in politics face online’, report finds
Politicians set to hear calls for less restrictive abortion regime
Women’s council plans to address 12-week limit and poor national coverage
Language on women in Constitution perpetuates ‘stereotypical attitudes’
Oireachtas committee on gender equality examines recommendations of Citizens’ Assembly
Government welcome to attend but not speak at Saturday women’s rally
The National Women’s Council of Ireland rally will mark International Women’s Day
Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
Breda O’Brien: ‘No woman left behind’ is a sham of a slogan
Women’s council has no time for anyone unwilling to march in ideological lockstep
How can our schools tackle gender-based violence?
Education system is key to challenging and changing the culture of everyday harassment and violence
Remote working could lead to new gender divide, stakeholders warn
Remote working likely to become feminised if employers return to old ways, Ictu warns
Funding, policies and education: Suggestions for change after Ashling Murphy killing
Survivor services, academics, campaigners, and politicians set out what should be done
Public spaces not safe until men change behaviour, says women’s group
To target violence against women, National Women’s Council say that harassment prosecutions should be easier to take
‘Lives of women matter’: Sadness and anger at vigils across Ireland for Ashling Murphy
Women and men, young and old, gather together outside Dáil for murdered teacher
Vigils to take place across the country for Ashling Murphy
Killing of Ashling Murphy ‘must be a watershed moment’, women’s council says
Ashling Murphy killing: Vigils to take place around country
Several hundred attend Galway event to mark murder of young teacher in Offaly
Killing of Ashling Murphy triggers debate on women’s safety
Many women ‘carrying internalised fears no matter where they are’, says Women’s Aid
On Nollaig na mBan it is time to demand action for women
Women’s equality must be at centre of change in Ireland, beginning with the Constitution
Women’s council critical of garda’s three-month sentence
Women’s group says term shows domestic violence not taken seriously by courts
Coalition moves to placate alienated women voters
Budget 2022: Spend in excess of €31m announced for health package with more to come
Criticism of failure to tackle childhood smoking or obesity in Budget
Qualified welcome for a number of other measures from charity sector
Only one in 10 GPs in State provide abortion services, study shows
Coverage a barrier to accessing services in rural and marginalised areas, study finds
Why are women more hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
Experts cite fertility concerns, ‘conspirituality’ and distrust of the Irish health system
Citizens’ Assembly votes to delete and replace Constitution’s ‘women in home’ clause
Radical changes would include gender quotas and extra pay for carers
Government unlikely to revisit stalking legislation
Law Reform Commission advised creation of specific offence separate from harassment
Taking workplace equality cases ‘out of many people’s reach’
Women ‘being held back’ by prohibitive cost of taking discrimination, harassment cases
Women in homes after 1973 must be eligible for mother and baby redress, ex-residents say
National Women’s Council director says there is ‘no rationale’ for such exclusion
State relying on unpaid care work by women for far too long
Outdated reference in Constitution to ‘women’s place in the home’ needs to be replaced
Budget 2021: Women’s council calls for increased payments for new parents
NWCI also seeks investment in early years education rising to 1 per cent of GDP over next decade
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin contacted by UCD president with personal apology
Lecturer and broadcaster had earlier received no direct communication from college head
Issues of consent and sexual violence an ‘epidemic’ at third level, says Harris
Minister for Higher Education vows ‘immediate action’ to address issues
Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’
Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy
Parents' leave extension ‘falls far short’, says National Women's Council
Government announced three-week extension for babies born during coronavirus pandemic
Lack of female Ministers is a ‘missed opportunity’, women’s groups say
Campaigners link appointment of only four women to senior Cabinet positions to broader issues
Seanad nominees welcomed by National Women’s Council
Campaigners highlight ‘missed opportunity’ to nominate woman of colour as senator
TDs call on Government to extend maternity leave benefits
Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services
Coronavirus: Concern crisis could prevent timely access to abortion services
Women’s groups say need to visit a GP twice in three days ‘irreconcilable’ with restricted travel
‘Paltry’ increase in women in the Dáil ‘quite a blow’, conference told
NWCI hears Ireland now ranked 99th in the world for female representation
Election 2020: A ‘missed opportunity’ for gender equality – Women’s Council
Just 1% rise in female representation predicted as parties fail to have ‘balanced ticket’
Ireland must prioritise female healthcare, urges women’s council
Group seeks free contraception, universal pension system and support for lone parents
Gardaí receive 30% more reports of domestic violence in December
Women’s charities say the figures show a need for more refuge spaces
Tech companies ‘must take responsibility’ for dating app safety
Women’s council calls for State survey into sexual violence to include analysis of dating apps
Apologies are welcome but Irish women need answers
Majella Moynihan’s story will empower more women in similar situations to come forward
The Irish Times view on mandatory gender quotas: the sooner the better
The local election results show that progress on gender parity has been too slow
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown first ever council with 50-50 gender split
Women likely to secure less than a quarter of all seats in local government despite increase
Campaigners welcome drop in Irish abortions in UK
Groups are marking the one year anniversary of the referendum to repeal the eighth
Women being ‘intimidated’ when accessing abortion services, campaigners say
Together for Yes co-directors named among Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2019
International Women’s Day becoming a ‘chance to skive off’ - Minister
Mary Mitchell O’Connor says occasion needs to be repurposed
Government poised to ratify Istanbul Convention
Special Cabinet meeting to take place on International Women’s day on Friday
Death of woman from sepsis examined by three separate inquiries
‘Serious questions to be answered’, says National Women’s Council of Ireland director
Vicky Phelan says doctors give her ‘dirty look’ due to campaigning
Cervical cancer campaigner criticises the ‘paternalistic’ attitude of medical profession
Concerns raised that report on sexual violence in Ireland will take five years
Information on the prevalence of sexual violence not available until 2024
International Men’s Day: What’s it all about?
Organisers say leading by example will ‘allow everyone the opportunity to prosper’
The legacy of UCD’s ‘gentle revolution’
In 1968 students first began to flex their muscle in Irish universities. Fifty years on, activisim is on the rise again
Women’s Council calls for gender quotas for local election candidates
Just 21% of all local councillors are women, Parnell Summer School told
Legislation requires objectors to refer patients seeking abortions
Minister for Health confirms abortion services ‘will be provided on a universal basis’
Measures to protect from ‘offensive imagery’ to be considered
Harris says abortion services will be available irrespective of ability to pay and geography
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