Take Part – Violence Against Women and Girls Research
A group of researchers from Ulster University are inviting women from across Northern Ireland to take part in a focus group or individual interview on the subject of violence against women.
Participation is open to anyone who
identifies…
Worrying Rise in Whatsapp Scams
Police are urging members of the public to talk to older family members following a rise in Whatsapp message scams. The scams usually involve a WhatsApp message, but sometimes a text or phone call, from a person claiming to be a family member,…
Working Chance (for Women with Convictions)
Working Chance is the UK’s only organisation working directly with women who have convictions, providing employability support for women with convictions. From CVs and interview practice to help disclosing your conviction and boosting your…
My Money Course for Women in Northern Ireland
Delivered by Surviving Economic Abuse, experts working directly with women who are impacted by financial abuse
Tuesday 13th September 2022
11:00am – 12:30pm BST
This workshop aims to raise awareness on economic/financial abuse and provides…
Women at the Heart of Constitutional Conversations
NIRWN staff, trustees and members were delighted to attend an event in Enniskillen recently to discuss the findings of a report on 'Gendering Constitutional Conversations in Northern Ireland: The Case of Irish Unification', funded by the Joseph…
September Funding Opportunities
SEPTEMBER 2022
Scheme
Funder
Note
Date
Wolfson Foundation: Health & Disability
Wolfson Foundation
Stage 2 application deadline
1 Sep 2022
Kelly Family Charitable Trust
Kelly Family Charitable Trust
Application…
Cost of Living Crisis: Open Letter
Siobhán Harding (Policy Worker, WSN) has worked with Carers NI and National Energy Action NI on an open letter to Northern Ireland politicians highlighting concerns about the Cost of Living Crisis and the need for our local politicians to restore…
Renter’s Voice! Cost of Living Survey
Renters' Voice is a project for people renting from a private landlord or letting agent who want to improve things for private tenants in Northern Ireland. They know first-hand how this cost of living crisis is affecting our ability as renters…
Demand a Mother and Baby Unit for Northern Ireland
Action on Postpartum Psychosis volunteer, Oorlagh Quinn has set up a petition calling for a Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland. Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness which begins suddenly following childbirth. Symptoms include…
Adult Social Care Consultation Response
Following a number of focus group sessions on the issues around adult social care Siobhán has submitted a Consortium consultation response to this consultation.
The consultation was wide ranging and focused on issues around the social care…