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.

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

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January Meet Up

January 18, 2022

Tuesday 25th January 2022: Join this informal chat to discuss where you are in your campaign journey, network with your peers and share ideas and wisdom.
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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 💪
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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.
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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.
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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.
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#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Latest Tweets

Women for Election@women4election·
21 Jan
Delighted to be working with @sonjatiernan @UCDPress and @dfatirl to organise a #StBrigidsDay event to amplify the voices of some Irish women who have #rockedthesystem. We hope it will inspire #morewomen to enter politics.

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Catherine Joseph @CatherineEmh·
19 Jan
Got this lovely surprise this morning from @women4election . I'm a firm believer in- "Actions to support and motivate". Want to see women, migrants etc win? Do something extra to push and support them. Thank you "WFE" this is highly appreciated.
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Women for Election@women4election·
19 Jan
Great news!
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Jennifer Whitmore TD@WhitmoreJen·
18 Jan
If we want better, and more representative politics, we need to encourage more women onto county councils. #MoreMna #WomenInPolitics @women4election . Thanks @Sharon_McGowan_ for covering this important issue https://evoke.ie/2022/01/18/inspire-women-in-business/jennifer-whitmore-gender-quotas
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Women for Election inspires, equips and supports women to succeed in Irish Politics

What We Do

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

January Meet Up

Merchandise Store

Family-Friendly and Inclusive Parliament Report Welcomed

Family Friendly Politics

May the Best Woman Win in Dublin Bay South

#MOREWOMEN Campaign

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

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

What We Do

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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