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Women Belong – Limerick

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

Power and Perseverance Workshop (Cork)

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

Conference 2023: Mobilising for Equality for Women for Election Conference

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.

Merchandise Store

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

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

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.

#MOREWOMEN Campaign

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

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

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

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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