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.

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

INFORM: Power and Perseverance Workshop

September 20, 2022

Wednesday 28th September 2022: Women for Election are delighted to bring the always popular Power and Perseverance workshop to Dublin.

INFORM: Introduction to Irish Politics (Online)

September 19, 2022

Wednesday 19th October 2022: Join Pat Montague for an introduction to Irish Politics. ONLINE

INFORM: Introduction to Irish Politics (In Person)

September 19, 2022

Wednesday 26th October 2022: Join Pat Montague for an introduction to Irish Politics. IN PERSON.

INFORM: Be The Leader

September 18, 2022

Wednesday 2nd November: Join entrepreneur, broadcaster and Women on Air founder Margaret E. Ward to discuss how you can become the leader you want to see in your community and across Ireland.

INSPIRE Campaign School

September 10, 2022

Starts Saturday 12th November 2022: Be the change you want to see.

EQUIP Campaign School

September 8, 2022

Starts Saturday 3rd December 2022: An intensive and engaging training programme that will build on your skills and knowledge to get you ready for the campaign trail.

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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In Conversation with Deputy Róisín Shortall

September 20, 2022

Monday 10th October 2022: We are delighted to welcome Deputy Róisín Shortall to our In Conversation With series.

LAUNCH: More women and diversity in Offaly programme

September 20, 2022

Tuesday 18th October 2022: The campaign will be officially launched by Minister Peter Burke

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.

Latest Tweets

Women for Election @women4election ·

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First elected to the Dáil in 1992, Deputy @RoisinShortall is the longest continually serving female TD in Irish history.

Next week we welcome her to our In Conversation with series. You can join us in person by registering at the link below:

https://www.womenforelection.ie/in-conversation-with-deputy-roisin-shortall/

Women for Election @women4election ·

21h

The stark reality of no maternity leave & a range of other family friendly measures to make local politics accessible is impacting elected Councillor’s across Ireland. New provisions from ⁦@peterburkefg⁩ need to be expedited. ⁦@stevensgreen1⁩ https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/local-news/928098/no-maternity-leave-for-first-laois-cathaoirleach-to-expect-baby.html

Women for Election @women4election ·

1 Oct

We had a wonderful time at @fiannafailparty Ard Fheis, so wonderful that we only managed to grab a few photos! Thank you to everyone who came to talk to us about the need for #MoreWomen in politics. #FFArdFheis22

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Women for Election @women4election ·

1 Oct

We’re back for day 2 of @fiannafailparty Ard Fheis, make sure to come and say hello if you’re here! #FFArdFheis22

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

What We Do

Training Programmes

INFORM: Power and Perseverance Workshop

INFORM: Introduction to Irish Politics (Online)

INFORM: Introduction to Irish Politics (In Person)

INFORM: Be The Leader

INSPIRE Campaign School

EQUIP Campaign School