Read the full response here. The WPG believes that housing is a key equality issue that must be addressed as part of wider efforts to eradicate inequality in our society, in all its forms. Access to adequate and affordable housing impacts the degree to which one can fully and equally participate in society. For example, […]
Please sign the petition to support the workers and residents of Regina Coeli in their struggle to save the facility The staff and women of Regina Coeli began the ‘sit in’ struggle to save the facility on the 12th of January after being given a two weeks’ notice before its closure. The hostel is the […]
The Women’s Policy Group (NI) are asking women to complete this short survey to gather views on issues relating to the development of a Violence Against Women and Girls strategy for NI. Statistics show that Northern Ireland is the most dangerous place in Europe to be a woman, with three times more murders of women […]
What is the history of JoinHer Network and where is it based? We are based at 64 Bloomfield Avenue , Belfast BT5 5AD. JoinHer is an open and impartial Network led by an internationally diverse group of professional individuals who have come together to change and influence lives for the better, in a fresh and engaging […]
A period is a natural and biological function for women and girls and many trans men and non-binary people. Despite the fact that periods are a natural bodily function that cannot be controlled, they continue to be a taboo subject with high levels of stigma attached and are rarely discussed nor given the attention they […]
This is an excerpt from WPG NI Statement on the Law Commission Hate Crime Report. The WPG would like to express our extreme disappointment in the recent report from the Law Commission on the review of Hate Crime. This review stated: “Sex or gender” should not be added to the protected characteristics for aggravated offences […]
This is an excerpt from Women’s Policy Group NI Response to Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill Survey The prevalence of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland and the gendered nature of domestic abuse cannot be underestimated. Domestic abuse accounts for 19.1% of all crime in Northern Ireland; women account for 69% of all reported victims of […]
This is an excerpt from WRDA Briefing on TEO Engagement with the Women’s Sector and TEO Covid-19 Recovery Plan The Women’s Policy Group COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan provides a comprehensive evidence base which illuminates the impact of the pandemic on women in Northern Ireland and offers recommendations for addressing this impact. By comparing the WPG […]
This is an excerpt from WRDA Briefing on TEO Engagement with the Women’s Sector and the TEO Covid-19 Recovery Plan The original WPG COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan (FRP) was published in July 2020 and provided evidence and recommendations relating to the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women in Northern Ireland. The Plan received far-reaching […]
This is an excerpt from WRDA Briefing on TEO Engagement with the Women’s Sector and the TEO Covid-19 Recovery Plan The NI Women’s Policy Group (WPG) published their original COVID-19 Feminist Recovery Plan in July 2020 and relaunched the Plan in July 2021 with updated evidence and recommendations. Both Plans outline the disproportionate impact of […]
WPG Responds to Circular Economy Strategy ConsultationMarch 21, 2023 - 10:29 am
New Campaign: Where’s Our Democracy?March 9, 2023 - 3:04 pm
New Research Launched: The Impact of the Maternal Advocacy and Support (MAS) ProjectFebruary 9, 2023 - 10:42 am
Event: Activism to end VAWG in NI ~ Learning from the lives of ten womenOctober 14, 2022 - 12:23 pm
Joint statement of democratic women’s organisations in support of the struggle of Iranian women for dignity, equality, peace, justice, and for human and democratic rightsOctober 14, 2022 - 12:08 pm