Women for Election Ireland

What We Do

Women for Election facilitates bespoke training programmes, events and mentoring supports that have helped get hundreds of women elected to local and national government.

The next INSPIRE Campaign School will start online on Wednesday 17th November 2021.

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Training Programmes

We are a 100% Non-Partisan organisation and have trained over 3,000 women since 2012.

INSPIRE Campaign School

Since 2012 women across Ireland have participated in our INSPIRE Campaign schools. This was the start or continuation of a journey for many of today’s local councillors, TDs, Senators and MEPs.

Master Classes

Women for Election Master Classes deliver practical sessions that empower you with a “toolbox” that will aid and support you on your political journey.

Inspiring Stories

INSPIRE Campaign School graduates speak about their experience of training with Women for Election.

We want to see an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

Right now, only…

23%

of TD’s in Ireland are women

25%

of Councillors in Ireland are women

It’s time for #MoreWomen in politics!

In Conversation With…

Our online webinar series of inspiring conversations with leading Irish and International politicians in conversation with acclaimed Irish journalists reveals insights to political life.

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Women for Election are leading change

From quotas to candidate selection, to family-friendly politics, Women for Election are leading change.

996

996 participants at 23 events in 2020

525

525 women living in 22 different Irish counties trained with us in 2020

100%

100% of our policy proposals endorsed by the Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality

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Together we can change the face of Irish Politics

Countess Markievicz Circle

The Countess Markievicz Circle is a core group of donors who have come together to support Women for Election to achieve our vision of an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

Supporting Candidates

Play your part in supporting a female candidate to get elected. Become a campaign manager, help out with canvassing or use your social media, organisational or fundraising skills to help get your chosen female candidate elected.

Support and Donate

Long-term, sustained funding is essential for Women for Election to deliver on our commitment to political transformation and successfully inspire and equip women to consider politics as a career option.

Latest News & Events

All News & Events

INSPIRE Campaign School Winter 2021

September 7, 2021

The next INSPIRE Campaign School starts on 17th November 2021. Delivered through three online training sessions, INSPIRE focuses on key areas that women tell us they need help to build Confidence, Communication and Campaigns.

LIVE: In Conversation With …

September 6, 2021

22nd September at 6.30pm: Join us live for an evening with Co-Leader of the Social Democrats Catherine Murphy T.D. and leading Irish Times Political Correspondent Jennifer Bray.

Master Class: Intercultural Awareness and Anti Racism Workshop

July 13, 2021

Wednesday 20th October 2021: Join Teresa Buczkowska for an interactive workshop where participants will be invited to reflect on their own position in the society and role in the intergroup power dynamics.

Family Friendly Politics

July 10, 2021

Women for Election was honoured to be asked by the Ceann Comhairle to participate in the Oireachtas Forum on a Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament.

May the Best Woman Win in Dublin Bay South

July 1, 2021

The long, arduous canvas is over. The elbows have been bumped. The leaflets have been distributed. The votes have been cast.

#MOREWOMEN Campaign

June 30, 2021

Ireland needs a lot more women elected as Local Councillors and TDs. The pace of change over 103 years has been glacial.

Master Class: Introduction to Irish Political Systems and Structures

June 30, 2021

Wednesday 10th November 2021: Join Pat Montague for an introduction to Irish Political Systems and Structures.

Women for Election Welcomes Citizen Assembly’s Important Recommendations to Introduce Maternity Leave For Politicians and Gender Quotas In Local Elections

April 24, 2021

Women for Election this afternoon welcomed the announcement by Catherine Day that the Citizens Assembly has voted to recommend the introduction of maternity leave for all politicians and the extension of gender quotas by the end of 2022.

Women for Election Welcomes Commitment to Ambitious Reform on Maternity and Paternity Leave

March 11, 2021

Women for Election this afternoon welcomed the announcement by An Taoiseach that the Government is committed to “ambitious reform” to deliver in the areas of maternity, and paternity leave.

50/50 political representation in Dáil is possible by 2030 says An Taoiseach

March 8, 2021

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin set out his vision to achieve 50/50 representation of women and men in Irish national politics by 2030.

Latest Tweets

Caoimhe de Barra @CdeBarra·

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Standing for election as a woman is very tough.

But women in #IcelandElection nearly got to @5050Parliament. And Aminata Kamara in Sierra Leone was the 1st woman elected in her area.

Celebrate every success.

@women4election @FemnetProg @equalitynow
https://www.trocaire.org/news/how-aminata-kamara-is-blazing-a-trail-for-women-in-sierra-leone/

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Women for Election@women4election·

13h

Political parties have the power and can choose to run a lot #morewomen in winnable seats. Leadership and funding from @peterburkefg and others is important to encourage parties to take affirmative actions. This funding will hopefully help towards getting more women elected.

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Women for Election@women4election·

26 Sep

While Ireland remains stubbornly stuck in the bottom of the world rankings, Iceland leads the way in Europe. Fabulous to see this. No reason why we can’t achieve this with political will and effective strategies to make politics equally accessible for men and women #morewomen

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Women for Election@women4election·

25 Sep

Powerful photo of trailblazers whose political leadership and resilience has helped transform Ireland and continues to inspire more women and girls to be the leaders they want to see in the world. Congratulations to @HillaryClinton on your new appointment.

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Women for Election inspires, equips and supports women to succeed in Irish Politics

What We Do

The next INSPIRE Campaign School will start online on Wednesday 17th November 2021.

Training Programmes

INSPIRE Campaign School

Master Classes

Inspiring Stories

We want to see an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

In Conversation With…

Women for Election are leading change

Together we can change the face of Irish Politics

Countess Markievicz Circle

Supporting Candidates

Support and Donate

Latest News & Events

INSPIRE Campaign School Winter 2021

LIVE: In Conversation With …

Master Class: Intercultural Awareness and Anti Racism Workshop

Family Friendly Politics

May the Best Woman Win in Dublin Bay South

#MOREWOMEN Campaign

Master Class: Introduction to Irish Political Systems and Structures

Women for Election Welcomes Citizen Assembly’s Important Recommendations to Introduce Maternity Leave For Politicians and Gender Quotas In Local Elections

Women for Election Welcomes Commitment to Ambitious Reform on Maternity and Paternity Leave

50/50 political representation in Dáil is possible by 2030 says An Taoiseach

Latest Tweets

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Women for Election inspires, equips and supports women to succeed in Irish Politics

What We Do

The next INSPIRE Campaign School will start online on Wednesday 17th November 2021.

Training Programmes

INSPIRE Campaign School

Master Classes

Inspiring Stories

We want to see an Ireland with balanced participation of women and men in political life.

In Conversation With…

Women for Election are leading change

Together we can change the face of Irish Politics

Countess Markievicz Circle

Supporting Candidates

Support and Donate

Latest News & Events

Latest Tweets

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Our Supporters

Contact Us

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