Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in NI. Around 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with bowel cancer and around 430 people die from the disease. Early detection is key to improved survival rates and the recently introduced FIT home screening kit is key to this. It is also a good idea […]
Women’s pain is often undermined, with healthcare professionals believing that women are over-exaggerating their pain which results in women not receiving the correct pain medication. While the healthcare system is vital for everyone, it traditionally placed men as the default patient which has meant that there are more barriers for women. Research around healthcare also […]
The theme for this year was “Peace and Courage”, recognizing that it takes courage to create peace. Conflicts are raging in Ukraine, Sudan, and Yemen, Genocides are happening right now against Palestinians in Gaza and against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province of China. In a world, in the words of our final speaker, “hurtling towards […]
International Women’s Day 2024 was a day for the Mas! We are delighted to have won the Aontas award for Special Recognition for an Initiative Supporting Shared Island and Peace Building Activities. The judging day and awards ceremony in Croke Park were attended by myself Clare Anderson, Mas Project coordinator, Lynette Glen, Mas worker in […]
This is a excerpt from the Women’s Policy Group Response to the Department of Infrastructure Consultation on Water & Sewerage Charges. Northern Ireland is facing a difficult financial environment. Although the Assembly has returned and this is welcome, we know that a lot of work has to be done to ensure financial stability beyond the […]
The Mas project is committed to increasing awareness of perinatal mental health, breaking stigma and providing support for women. Would you like to learn more about maternal mental health? This course will be delivered on Zoom and provides sessions on all aspects of the Mas project with sessions on maternal mental health, peer support and […]
Following the return of the Assembly, the Women’s Sector Lobbyist prepared policy briefings on key issues, gathered from across the women’s sector, to send to each new Minister. These set out the priority issues we plan to lobby on in the coming mandate, and we have asked the Ministers and/or their teams for meetings, where […]
Women in Belfast are being given an opportunity to gain the campaigning skills necessary to improve the lives of people in their communities. The Community Campaigners Course, run by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), offers free online training to women to provide them with the tools to campaign for better services for their […]
If you are an opinionated feminist with something to say, we want to help you get heard! Bold Women Blogging is a space where NI Feminists can voice their views on any topic related to gender. We are keen to publish submissions from the feminist public so get in touch! Your submission must relate to gender […]
Cervical screening aims to prevent cervical cancers by detecting early precancerous changes in the cells that line the cervix. Women aged 25-49 should be called for a smear test every 3 years and women aged 50-64 should be called every 5 years. You can watch a short video of what happens at a cervical screening […]
WPG Calls Out Delay in Enacting Safe Leave for Domestic Abuse LegislationSeptember 26, 2024 - 12:51 pm
October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember 26, 2024 - 10:16 am
Budgetary Targets Needed to Improve Outcomes for Women and GirlsSeptember 3, 2024 - 8:42 am
WRDA Statement on Islamophobic and Racist RiotsAugust 7, 2024 - 1:26 pm