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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 particularly for women we have started work on some research into women’s economic inactivity. The aim of this research is to highlight…
Junior Minister Pam Cameron; Lynn Carvill, Chief Executive of WOMEN’STEC; Joanne Rea, WOMEN’STEC tutor and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly.

Hosting Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron for Insightful Visit

WOMEN’STEC extends a heartfelt thank you to Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron for their recent visit. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase our work and engage in meaningful discussions on vital topics such as ending…
An Essential Guarantee

‘Spotlight on Rural: Challenges and Approaches to Rural Health and Wellbeing’ Conference

NIRWN met with Minister of Health, Robin Swann MLA at the ‘Spotlight on Rural: Challenges and Approaches to Rural Health and Wellbeing’.  We raised the particular challenges facing rural women and we hosted an information stand promoting…
An Essential Guarantee

Women Breaking Barriers Celebration event/International Women’s Day 2024

NIRWN celebrated Year one participants’ achievements at International Women’s Day at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown on 7th March 2024. NIRWN has supported over 187 women through tailored education and support to overcome barriers…
An Essential Guarantee

Empowering Event for Building Futures Students at Montalto Estate – 14/3/24

In a step towards empowering women in the workforce, WOMEN’STEC, Bolster Community and Women In Business NI hosted an employability event at the Montalto Estate as part of their Building Futures programme. This event gathered a notable audience,…
An Essential Guarantee

Caring and Careers: An Opinion Piece from Women’s Centre Derry

Having a career and a sense of achievement within your career is essential, a career is a significant part of a women’s identity and allows you to contribute, engage and make social connections. A career gives you the freedom of being financially…
Funding

May Funding Opportunities

May 2024 Scheme Funder Note Date Jerwood Foundation Jerwood Foundation Summer round opens 9am 1 May 2024 Boots Charitable Trust Boots Charitable Trust Application Opening Date 1 May 2024 Skipton Building…
Members of the Cliff Edge Coalition at Stormont for the Opposition Day Debate and Motion on the Two-Child Limit

Campaigns Update – Cliff Edge Coalition

Siobhán continues to attend meetings of the Cliff Edge Coalition Working Group which is working to strengthen the existing mitigations package for Northern Ireland. On 16th April the SDLP held their second Opposition Day Debate including…
An Essential Guarantee

Campaigns Update – Coalition of Carers

Siobhán continues to attend regular meetings of the Coalition of Carers which is chaired by Carers NI.  The Coalition is made up of a number of organisations all working to highlight the key issues that carers are facing across Northern I…
An Essential Guarantee

Campaign Update – 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…

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