Linda Dillon MLA has launched a consultation on her Private Members Bill on Breastfeeding to encourage breastfeeding in public spaces. The purpose of the Bill is to put in place stronger protections from discrimination for those breastfeeding in public places. Many people may assume that breastfeeding is already fully protected in law but the existing protections […]
Women’s Support Network Policy Worker, Siobhán Harding, worked with Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Ulster University, Becca Bor, NI Anti-Poverty Network and Jude Hill from Save the Children NI to produce a Toolkit to encourage engagement with the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy which has recently closed. On behalf of the Women’s Regional Consortium, Siobhán used the Toolkit at […]
Calling our NIRWN members who would love to create their own artistic masterpiece. Come along, relax and create. All materials supplied and no artistic experience required. To register, email paula@nirwn.org
NIRWN is delighted to be able to offer our popular ‘Menopause & Me’ programme for women in the Northern Trust region. Menopause can affect you both physically and emotionally. Some women experience few or no symptoms, while others find symptoms more challenging and life-impacting. If you would like support in navigating this stage of life, […]
If you are interested in joining the Board of NIRWN and being part of shaping future delivery for rural women, please complete the google form and we will get in contact with you NIRWN Board Recruitment 2025. We are particularly seeking Board members with accountancy/financial expertise and previous Board experience.
Rural women are the heartbeat of our communities—protecting our environment and leading the way toward equality. On the International Day of Rural Women 2025, join NIRWN for Seeds of Change: Rural Women Rising for Climate and Gender Equality Together, we’re planting ideas and growing equality for a fairer, greener future. Register via the QR code. […]
Today Women’s Centre Derry hosted an Information session on Childcare costs as Northern Ireland still does not have a fully developed childcare strategy that enables women to access affordable and reliable childcare. This remains the first and most significant barrier facing many women who wish to return to work. Without childcare, re-entering the labour market […]
Campaigns: Guarantee our Essentials Siobhán is part of a campaign from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Trussell Trust calling for an Essentials Guarantee within Universal Credit. The Essentials Guarantee would embed in the social security system a principle that at a minimum Universal Credit should protect people from going without essentials. You can read […]
Siobhán has worked with Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Ulster University, Becca Bor, NI Anti-Poverty Network and Jude Hill from Save the Children NI to produce a Toolkit to encourage engagement with the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy which is currently out for consultation (closing on 19th September). On behalf of the Women’s Regional Consortium, Siobhán has used the […]
The Big Lunch is an event that brings together communities over food, laughter, and good conversation. From side salads to cakes and cookies, everyone who attended helped make the day a huge success. WOMEN’STEC were blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm of everyone who came. Some people brought food to share; others helped clean […]
