The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge across society in Northern Ireland. It has put in sharp focus the value and importance of care work, paid and unpaid, and highlighted the essential nature of often precarious and almost always low paid retail work. Women undertake the majority of this work, and women will […]
On the 7th of March a large crowd of people gathered in Writers Square to mark International Women’s Day. Before the march took off the crowd was entertained by group singers, face painting and free tea and coffee which was very welcome on a bright but cold day. The theme for this year, Rights In […]
Dear Colleagues, Due to the ongoing and escalating situation in regard to the COVID 19, coronavirus, it is with regret that we have taken the decision to close WRDA’s offices until 27 March. Whilst we realise this may cause some inconvenience, the spike in this virus is anticipated to hit hard in the coming weeks […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 WRDA will be holding a quiz in the Speakeasy Bar on the 4th of March from 7.30pm (doors open at 7). £2 per person to enter with all proceeds going to WRDA. We hope to see you all there!
In 2020, Northern Ireland has vast gender inequality across all aspects of society. Despite this, gender-neutral policy making is still the standard in all budgetary, policy and legislative decision making across Northern Ireland. It is essential that gender equality is embedded at the core of all levels of government and decision making across the public […]
The Women’s Resource and Development Agency welcomes many of the commitments outlined in the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ draft agreement. We are encouraged to see a commitment to deliver on several areas relating to women’s rights. This includes a commitments to deliver equality-based strategies including a childcare strategy, anti-poverty strategy, gender strategy, disability strategy, sexual […]
WRDA requested a meeting with the Secretary of State in November 2019 and have received no response. As part of the Women’s Policy Group a second letter was sent on the 8th of January 2020 and we have received confirmation of receipt but no offer of a meeting. If we are offered a meeting we […]
Women’s organisations from across the four nations of the UK have come together to collaborate on a project which will tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, funded by Rosa and the Justice and Equality Fund Now’s the Time programme. The project aims to enable a shift towards a preventative approach, equipping employers with the tools […]
Women’s organisations from across the four nations of the UK have come together to collaborate on a project which will tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, funded by Rosa and the Justice and Equality Fund Now’s the Time programme. The project aims to enable a shift towards a preventative approach, equipping employers with the tools […]
Christmas is a wonderful time of year but not for all of us. A quarter of UK adults will have poor mental health over Christmas and 18% of people report they ‘dread’ it. It’s OK not to be OK this Christmas, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help you get through it. […]
Statement by the Women’s Policy Group on the gendered impact of COVID-19March 26, 2020 - 3:20 pm
International Women’s Day 2020 – Rights In SightMarch 23, 2020 - 12:56 pm
WRDA Office Closure in Response to Covid 19March 18, 2020 - 9:24 am
Big Feminist Quiz!February 10, 2020 - 1:21 pm
Gender Inequality in Northern Ireland: Where are we in 2020?February 7, 2020 - 3:03 pm