There are currently 11 constituencies in Ireland with no women representing the community in Dail Eireann. Only 1 in every 5 TD’s in Ireland and 1 in 4 local Councillors are women.
Put simply Ireland needs #MoreWomen
Women for Election runs a series of events, including our Inspire Campaign School, bespoke Master Classes and various other networking events. Our events are open to any woman with an interest in politics or public life who affirms to human rights values.
If you have any interest in putting yourself forward as a candidate, we would be delighted to chat with you and help inform, equip and support you to enter and succeed in politics.
We also welcome women with leadership potential outside of politics – in business, trade unions, the community and voluntary sector and particularly from minoritised communities to our training events.
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.
How you can play your part in supporting a female candidate to get 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.