Women for Election Ireland - It's time for #MoreWomen in Politics

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

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.

Take action and join the movement for gender equality in Irish Politics

Explore our Women in Irish Politics Data Hub

The Data Hub is a comprehensive repository of statistical data, curated to provide you with unparalleled insights into the state of gender equality here in Ireland. With this powerful resource at your fingertips, you can make informed decisions, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a more equitable future for all.

Engage with the data, share the insights, and ignite conversations about gender equality. Remember, knowledge is power, but only when shared and acted upon.

Visit the Women in Irish Politics DataHub

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Join us for the Count Her In Conference 2023

09.30am* to 3.30pm
Cork City Concert Hall

*Registration opens at 9.30am, event starts at 10.15am sharp.

With contributions from political leaders, future candidates, elected local and national politicians, policy makers, business leaders, academics, students and a diversity of civic society groups, this innovative conference will create the space for dynamic dialogues between participants.

Training Programmes

We are a 100% Non-Partisan organisation and have trained over 4,000 women since 2012.

Our INFORM Events, INSPIRE and EQUIP Campaign Schools and the Women for Election Masterclasses empower you with a “toolbox” that will aid and support you throughout your political journey.

Training Programmes

Women Belong – Limerick

April 3, 2023

Wednesday 14th June 2023: Join Yemi Adenuga for an inspirational training. ONLINE

Power and Perseverance Workshop (Cork)

April 2, 2023

Tuesday 13th June 2023: Women for Election are delighted to bring the always popular Power and Perseverance workshop to Cork.

More Traveller Women for Election

April 1, 2023

April 26th - 31st May 2023 : Women for Election are delighted to provide the More Traveller Women for Election programme with the National Traveller Womens forum.

Training Programmes

We are a 100% Non-Partisan organisation and have trained over 4,000 women since 2012.

Our INFORM Events, INSPIRE and EQUIP Campaign Schools and the Women for Election Masterclasses empower you with a “toolbox” that will aid and support you throughout your political journey.

Training Programmes

Women Belong – Limerick

April 3, 2023

Wednesday 14th June 2023: Join Yemi Adenuga for an inspirational training. ONLINE

Power and Perseverance Workshop (Cork)

April 2, 2023

Tuesday 13th June 2023: Women for Election are delighted to bring the always popular Power and Perseverance workshop to Cork.

More Traveller Women for Election

April 1, 2023

April 26th - 31st May 2023 : Women for Election are delighted to provide the More Traveller Women for Election programme with the National Traveller Womens forum.

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

#CountHerIn is an opportunity for you to nominate yourself or a woman you know to run for election.

New Women for Election Research Reports

Women for Election has launched 3 new research reports which are assessing Ireland’s progress towards achieving gender equality in Irish politics.

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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.

Women for Election are leading change

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

902

902 participants at 36 events in 2022

600

over 600 women living in every county trained with us in 2022

100%

100% of our policy proposals endorsed by the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Gender Equality

Together we can change the face of Irish Politics

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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.

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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.

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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

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Conference 2023: Mobilising for Equality for Women for Election Conference

March 4, 2023

26th May 2023: Women for Election is delighted to be partnering with Cork City Council to bring a National Conference to encourage more women to run for election.

Introducing the ‘Meet the Party’ series

March 2, 2022

A new lunchtime series that will help you identify what party to join, if you have been thinking of joining one! Hear from the political parties themselves about what they stand for and how you can get involved.

Investigating women’s participation in politics in Ireland

February 24, 2022

Women for Election are gathering information from women in Ireland about their attitudes towards running for political office and experiences of politics.

Merchandise Store

December 16, 2021

If you are looking for a t-shirt, hoody, tote bag or some badges for the feminist in your life then we have you sorted. What better way to support the movement of #MoreWomen in Irish politics than loudly and proudly 💪

Family-Friendly and Inclusive Parliament Report Welcomed

November 3, 2021

Women for Election has welcomed the many comprehensive recommendations in the report presented to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, from the Forum on a Family-Friendly and Inclusive Parliament.

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.

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.