This article is the second in a series of opinion pieces from the Feminist Public examining what the feminist response to war and conflict should be. You can find out more about the series and how you can take part here. There are more than 120 active, armed conflicts ravaging different parts of the world […]
This article is the first in a series of opinion pieces from the Feminist Public examining what the feminist response to war and conflict should be. You can find out more about the series and how you can take part here. Content Warning; this article mentions sexual violence. Wars are not solely fought with […]
We are disappointed that it has taken so long to issue regulations on this important legislation, long campaigned for and much needed, since it passed in March 2022. The passing of that legislation made Northern Ireland, for once, a leader in this field, among the jurisdictions on these islands. Since then, other jurisdictions have followed […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our message this year is it’s important to take time for yourself and prioritise your own health. Incorporating breast self-examination into your self-care routine is an essential yet quick way to look after your health. If you’re not sure how to check your breasts properly or what to look […]
Stalking is an extremely prevalent issue in our society, and we welcomed the passing of the Protection from Stalking Act, engaging with the Department of Justice and the Justice Committee throughout. For too long, protections in Northern Ireland in relation to crimes that disproportionately impact women have been lesser than other jurisdictions across the UK […]
Read the first article in this series here. What should the feminist response to war and conflict be? Genocides are currently occurring in Gaza and Xinjiang, with conflicts raging in Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan and South Sudan to name only a few. In Northern Ireland we are still dealing with the legacy of the Troubles […]
Gender budgeting requires government departments to analyse the different impact of the budget on people of different genders, starting as early in the budget cycle as possible. The aim of gender budgeting is to ensure that the distribution of resources creates more gender equal outcomes. Over time, gender analysis should become embedded at all stages […]
The staff and Board of Trustees of the Women’s Resource and Development Agency stand in solidarity with migrant and racialised communities in Northern Ireland. We cannot tolerate Islamophobia in our society, and we all have a duty to work to remove the barriers that uphold systemic racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia. It is absolutely essential that […]
The Women’s Policy Group NI stands firmly with the migrant communities of Northern Ireland and in particular the Muslim community, which has come under sustained attack in the last week. It is important that, as we identify the motives for what took place and continues across all the UK, we do not shy away from […]
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