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RESEARCH & Healthy Start – The Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Women

Following the launch of Women's Regional Consortium & Ulster Law Clinic research last year on the impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Women in NI it was found that some women were missing out on access to the NHS Healthy Start Scheme. …
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RESEARCH & CSW68 – The Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Women

The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place in New York from 11 to 22 March 2024. CSW68 closed with Agreed Conclusions which focused on introducing a gender lens in financing for development, strengthening action on…
Photo Caption: Linda Dillon, MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin, MLA, Angela Phillips, Carers NI, Siobhán Harding, Women’s Regional Consortium and Nuala McAllister, MLA at the launch of Women, Unpaid Care and Employment.

RESEARCH LAUNCH – Women, Unpaid Care and Employment

The latest Consortium research paper on Women, Unpaid Care & Employment was published in February in collaboration with Carers NI.  The final report includes a wealth of feedback from women who took part in focus group sessions as well…
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NEW RESEARCH PROPOSAL – Women & Economic Inactivity

Given that Northern Ireland has consistently had the worst figures for economic inactivity across the UK we are in the early stages of planning some research around women’s economic inactivity. Siobhán is currently working on a series…
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Research survey – Food Messaging

Are you a parent/guardian, teacher or club/camp leader living on the island or Ireland? If yes, your views on food messaging for children and adolescents is important. The survey comprises of a series of rating scales to collect your views…
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Nothing About Us Without Us – Survey

NIRWN is encouraging its members to complete questionnaire to help shape the future of Women’s Healthcare in Northern Ireland by completing the Nothing About Us Without Us questionnaire through the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland The…
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Open Consultation: Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a consultation on ‘Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy in NI’. Consultation closes on 30th May 2024. DAERA is…
Photo Caption: Linda Dillon, MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin, MLA, Angela Phillips, Carers NI, Siobhán Harding, Women’s Regional Consortium and Nuala McAllister, MLA at the launch of Women, Unpaid Care and Employment.

RESEARCH LAUNCH – Women, Unpaid Care and Employment

The latest Consortium research paper on Women, Unpaid Care & Employment has now been published in collaboration with Carers NI.  The final report includes a wealth of feedback from women who took part in focus group sessions over the last…
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March Funding Opportunities

MARCH 2024 Scheme Funder Note Date Mid Ulster District Council: Strategic Arts and Culture Grant Mid Ulster District Council Application deadline 12pm (noon) on 8 Mar 2024 Mid Ulster District…
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New research published: Career or care? Women, unpaid caring and employment in Northern Ireland

There are over 220,000 people providing unpaid care for sick or disabled family members in Northern Ireland, representing 1 in 8 of the population. This includes over 180,000 unpaid carers of working age. What do we know about women, unpaid…

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