Siobhán is currently working on the write up of the Consortium’s latest research paper on Women, Skills & Barriers to Work. This follows the completion of 10 focus group sessions with 60 women. The research paper will include the experiences of women across Northern Ireland and also reflecting the views of rural women and women […]
3 in person workshops have been arranged for anyone who would like to hear more about the Involvement and Consultation Scheme. BELFAST Friday 1st November, 10.30am – 12pm Arches Wellbeing & Treatment Centre, 41 Westminster Ave, Belfast, BT4 1NS BALLYMONEY Monday 4th November, 2pm – 3.30pm Lecture Theatre, Ballymoney Health Centre, 21b Newal […]
October 2024 Scheme Funder Note Date NFU Mutual Charitable Trust NFU Website Application deadline for November meeting 4 Oct 2024 Belfast Harbour Community Awards Application Guidelines Application deadline 4 Oct 2024 Laughology: THE HAPPINESS FUND THE HAPPINESS FUND Application deadline 4 Oct 2024 Jerwood Foundation https://jerwood.org/funding/ Winter application deadline 5pm on 4 Oct 2024 Lord […]
Are you concerned about the impact of climate change, and the mainstream response to it, on women? We have the group for you! Over 3 sessions we will look at the climate crisis as a type of gender-based violence, we will chat about the reproductive rights response to climate change, and the power of individual […]
WOMEN’STEC, Bolster Community and Women In Business NI held a highly successful “Time for Me” event in September at the picturesque Tí Chulainn & Slieve Gullion Lodge in Mullaghbawn. The event, part of the Building Futures programme, saw a fantastic turnout of women eager to learn, connect, and share their experiences in a welcoming environment. […]
Research: NEW RESEARCH – Women, Skills & Barriers to Work Siobhán is currently working on the write up of the Consortium’s latest research paper after completing most of the focus groups. A remaining focus group with newcomer women will be held this month. Once that focus group has taken place the results can be […]
The NI Executive has agreed a draft Programme for Government 2024-2027 ‘Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most’. It outlines the Executive’s priorities for making a real difference to the lives of people here. This is an important document which will set the direction for Government and consists of nine immediate priorities which they will work […]
The Committee for Education is carrying out a Mini-Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools. The Committee is comparing the approaches to RSE across these islands and internationally to assess provision of RSE in Northern Ireland and to reach conclusions on the need for reform and make recommendations from this. The deadline for […]
Siobhán continues to attend meetings of the Cliff Edge Coalition Working Group which is working to strengthen the existing mitigations package for Northern Ireland. Cliff Edge are increasingly concerned about the upcoming cliff edge for the Benefit Cap. The Benefit Cap is a policy that limits the total amount of social security support that working-age […]
Are you concerned about the impact of climate change, and the mainstream response to it, on women? We have the group for you! Over 3 sessions we will look at the climate crisis as a type of gender-based violence, we will chat about the reproductive rights response to climate change, and the power of individual […]
