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.
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.
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.
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.
Right now, only…
of TD’s in Ireland are women
of Councillors in Ireland are women
Women for Election has launched 3 new research reports which are assessing Ireland’s progress towards achieving gender equality in Irish politics.
From quotas to candidate selection, to family-friendly politics, Women for Election are leading change.
902 participants at 36 events in 2022
over 600 women living in every county trained with us in 2022
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.
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.
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.