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Consultation on NI Executive Anti-Poverty Strategy

There has been much anticipation about an Anti-Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland and a draft Strategy is now out for consultation.  This is important given rising poverty levels in Northern Ireland and the need for a long-term plan to address the issues driving poverty.  There have been concerns about the draft Strategy reported in the […]

LOBBYING, POLICY & RESEARCH WORK UPDATE

Siobhán Harding, policy worker from Women’s Support Network, has carried out a range of activity with regards to gathering women’s views and experiences, lobbying on issues relevant to women and carrying out policy work over the last couple of months as follows: Speaking at the launch of the Women’s Spaces Pillars for Peace Toolkit launches […]

FWIN is looking for passionate, strategic, and community-minded people to join our Management Committee.

FWIN is looking for passionate, strategic, and community-minded people to join our Management Committee.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of shaping our work, deepening our impact, and ensuring women’s voices remain at the heart of everything we do We’re especially keen to welcome those with experience in the community & voluntary sector, an understanding […]

Breakfast of Champions: A Morning of Inspiration and Impact

Earlier this summer, WOMEN’STEC hosted its annual Breakfast of Champions — a flagship event that brings together employers, partners, and supporters from across the industry who are committed to championing women and girls in skilled careers. The morning gathered a fantastic mix of our #NotJustForBoysChampions and other key stakeholders for an inspiring session filled with […]

Menopause and Mental Health Report Published

Paula attended the launch of a new report on the Impact of Menopause on Mental Health in NI, in East Belfast Network Centre recently.   The report was compiled by AWARE NI and the All-Party Group on Mental Health. Based on first-hand evidence gathered through a public call for views, this report highlights the often-overlooked […]

Funding Bites July and August 2025

July 2025 Scheme Funder Note Date LFT Charitable Trust: Reach and Reconnect Grant Programme LFT Charitable Trust Deadline for Project delivery element midday 24 Jul 2025 A B Charitable Trust (ABCT): Open Grants Programme A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) Application Deadline 25 Jul 2025 James Brown & Sons Community Fund James Brown & Sons Application […]