It is estimated that one in five women experience mental health issues during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. Despite the prevalence of these issues, Northern Ireland lags significantly behind the rest of the United Kingdom in terms of providing the required services and support for mothers in the region. For example, Northern […]
Women were disproportionately impacted by the austerity policies following the financial crash. Women were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and are now being disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis. Women in Northern Ireland deserve to have functioning democratic political institutions with elected officials who are committed to tackling the issues they face on […]
As part of a doctoral research project, Kate Mukungu carried out 10 life history interviews with activists from NI that have taken a stance on VAWG – violence against women and girls. These 2016 interviews were part of a study across two sites, Namibia and Northern Ireland, which sought to understand how women activists develop […]
WRDA have signed the following letter in solidarity with the women of Iran: We, the undersigned organisations that campaign for women’s emancipation from every form of exploitation note that: On 6th July 2022, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, ordered stricter implementation of the law of mandatory hejab. Thus, a […]
It’s World Mental Health Day today (10th October) and this year’s theme is ‘make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority.’ For the 1,400 women in the UK and 140,000 around the world who develop postpartum psychosis (PP) each year, their experience of care varies hugely. Northern Ireland (NI) is the only part […]
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 My Own Words is a creative writing project delivered by independent Theatre Company Prime Cut Productions. The project is your chance to contribute an Anthology of New Writing from women across Belfast and hopefully a Digitised Performance designed as both a learning tool and a work of art in its own right. It is […]
It has long been known that women face a smaller pension pot than men. WASPI (Women against state pension inequality) a voluntary organisation in the UK has been tirelessly campaigning and highlighting the gender pension gap since 1995. WASPI have also been campaigning for women born in 1950’s who were not adequately notified that their […]
Everyone will have been experiencing the financial pinch of the cost-of-living crisis lately. Household energy, fuel, groceries, and interest rates are all increasing while wages are stagnating, with welfare benefits falling far below the levels needed to keep us out of poverty. However, whilst everyone is experiencing the financial pinch, the cost-of-living crisis is disproportionately […]
“Loyalist women are less likely to report due to lack of trust in the police and a reluctance to be seen to be bringing the police into the area, paramilitarisation and the pressure that it will be used to make the community look bad, play into the ‘thug’ narrative.” “He also said he was ex […]
Trans Equality Together Statement on the Publication of the Final Cass ReportApril 10, 2024 - 1:41 pm
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – Do You Know How to Reduce Your Risk?March 28, 2024 - 10:58 am
WRDA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024March 13, 2024 - 4:18 pm
Mas Project Wins Big at STAR AwardsMarch 13, 2024 - 4:11 pm
We are calling on Ministers and Departments to resist the implementation of revenue raising measuresMarch 11, 2024 - 11:26 am