In November, to coincide with the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the Where’s Our Democracy campaign turned its attention to the dire state of our budget in Northern Ireland. It is impossible to deny that the economy – and people’s pockets – are the things most obviously impacted by the lack of Government, and this year several […]
Overall Violence Against Women and Girls was the dominant theme in our lobbying and policy work in 2023. In a survey launched in Spring, VAWG was identified as the major issue that respondents wanted to see the Lobbyist work on, and in truth it has been a major focus of our work all year. This […]
In light of recent misinformation campaigns around the changes to the Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum in Northern Ireland, the Women’s Policy Group NI (WPG) has put together a guide to responding to the consultation, highlighting the key issues we will mention in response to the 4 questions on the consultation. This is […]
“War” is one of the most awful phrases and actions humans have ever invented. In wars, everything you hold dear to your heart can be eliminated in a split second – places, streets, homes, memories, and above all friends and family members. For almost two weeks , women and children in Gaza have been subjected […]
The Department of Education (DoE) has opened a consultation on the new RSE provision that is due to become operational in January 2024 in secondary schools across Northern Ireland. WRDA and the organisations that we work alongside in the Women’s Policy Group and projects like Raise Your Voice have long campaigned for changes to this […]
Women Breaking Barriers is a collaborative project involving multiple Women’s Centres and community organisation across Northern Ireland. Providing tailored education and support to equip women with the skills necessary to overcome personal barriers to employment and education, participants have the opportunity to avail of courses like GOALS Motivational Programme and WorldHost Customer Service Training. Delivery […]
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 […]
In our response to the Period Products Bill, back in 2021, we raised the following key points. Disclaimer: Whilst period poverty is a gendered issue that predominantly impacts cis women and girls, it is important to note that not all women and girls menstruate, and that trans men and non-binary people are also impacted by […]
A unique three-year project provided a lifeline for mothers struggling to find support due to shortfalls in maternity and perinatal services in Northern Ireland. The Maternal Advocacy and Support (Mas) Project helped more than 300 women experiencing perinatal mental health issues and organisers are now calling for permanent statutory interventions for mothers. Clare […]
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