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“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 of childcare could ensure women's full participation Read more: independent.ie/opinion/commen…

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” lght.ly/padglmk

'470,000 people are expected to face "catastrophic hunger" according to the World Food Programme. The ongoing weaponisation of food is completely unacceptable. We must end this #genocide. lght.ly/mj9i44e

We’re thinking of the family, friends and loved ones of Kirsty Ward following today’s verdict in the trial for her murder. Kirsty was murdered by her partner in Spain on what should have been a safe and enjoyable holiday. #EndVAW lght.ly/0fg2111

We are devastated by the deaths of Vanessa Whyte, & her children James and Sara, whose lives were taken in violent circumstances in Fermanagh. Today, our thoughts are with their grieving family, friends, & community as they struggle to comprehend this horrific & enormous loss.

CEO @DublinRCC 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: lght.ly/k9jnkle #EndVAW

Great piece today from @1familyireland on how one-parent families are disproportionally impacted by the multiple, intersecting crises of our society: child poverty, housing, health and childcare Read the full article: lght.ly/6b7eni1

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, the NWC 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 @jerrybuttimer for your 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: lght.ly/33po1ef

A voluntary education programme called ‘MISE’ is teaching Irish schoolgirls about endometriosis, & aims to improve awareness & reduce stigma. Around 1 in 10 girls and women globally are affected by endometriosis. Read more: lght.ly/c8kcb45 #WomensHealthMatters

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: lght.ly/9mdf29c #MentalHealth

Yesterday NWC joined the National March for Palestine alongside the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign & hundreds of protesters in Dublin to demand freedom, justice, & liberation for Palestine. Ireland must act — pass the Occupied Territories Bill and impose sanctions now.

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 ✊

The Gates Foundation warns that women’s health remains vastly under-researched calling for investment in life-saving innovations. Systemic change is needed when it comes to women’s help globally & women's health concerns deserve to be taken seriously lght.ly/7na1hnl

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

Huge congratulations to @aoibhneas_org 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. irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0… Pre Budget Submission: bit.ly/3zvA4Ht