Cervical screening video

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024

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.…
Where's our democracy? and our budget.

Where’s Our Democracy? – and Our Budget?

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…
Rounding out a year of work on Violence Against Women & Girls.

Rounding out a year of work on Violence Against Women & Girls.

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…
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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,…
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…