Women's Policy Group NI

Guide to responding to the RSE consultation

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,…
Bold women blogging: A direct appeal from Palestinian women.

Direct appeal from Palestinian women: A call for Humanity

“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…
Visible force for change.

Relationships and Sexuality Education consultation: our perspective and a guide to responding.

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…
Women breaking barriers

Is your group looking to skill up and undertake training? Consider contacting the Women Breaking Barriers Team!

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…
Katherine Robertson and Paula Murray with waterproof cards that hang in the shower to give instructions on the best procedure for breast self-examination.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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…
Consultation response from the women's policy group Northern Ireland.

Stigma around periods prevents necessary discussion around the barriers in accessing products

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…
The WRDA team on stage at the Duncairn for the Mas project.

Mas Project a lifeline for 300 NI mums needing perinatal support

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's policy group launch call for views. After violence: attitudes and reporting VAWG.

Women’s Policy Group Launch Call for Views

The Women’s Policy Group has launched a survey to gather the experiences of women after experiencing men’s violence. This includes harassment, stalking, cat-calling, assault, abuse and misogynistic bullying. We are eager to capture people’s…
Consultation response from the women's policy group Northern Ireland.

The Gendered Nature of Public Transport

Worldwide, women use transport differently to men and they tend to use it far more. In her book titled ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias,’ Caroline Criado Perez highlights that, according to her research, women tend to “trip-chain”;…
Consultation response from the women's policy group Northern Ireland.

Concessionary Public Transport Fares are Essential for Older People

There are considerable benefits associated with accessing the various SmartPass schemes that make up the Concessionary Fares Scheme as a whole. In a 2019 survey conducted by DfI,10 recipients of the Over-60s and Over 65s SmartPass said that…