Membership
Our members are a key part of WRDA, they keep us relevant and ensure we are working on the issues which really matter to grass roots women.
We keep our members up to date with the latest developments in the wider women’s sector and provide them with opportunities to publicise their own work in our ezine, newsletter and blog. Through our member’s events and organised campaigning we create an accessible path for women to engage in activism.
We represent women at local and international level and have a diverse membership including community based women’s groups, national organisations, trade unions, women’s centres and individuals.
Benefits of membership
WRDA offers members a wide range of supports and services. Including:
A free bi-monthly newsletter posted directly to you, which highlights our work, the work of the sector and policy news that affects women.
Monthly Ezine emailed to you.
Priority booking of our membership events.
An entry in the online directory on this website (for group members).
A special mention in our newsletter when you first sign up (for group members).
Opportunities to publicise your group, your events and the issues you are concerned about on our website, in our publications and at our events for free.
A hard copy of our annual report and other key publications.
An invitation to our AGM. Group members also get voting rights.
The chance to feed into debate and voice concerns regarding issues affecting the women’s sector.
You can find out more about the benefits of membership here.
WRDA is committed to women’s equality and so our membership is free but we do accept donations to continue the work we are involved in.
Join us!
Complete the form below if you wish to become a member of WRDA
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Our belief that all women have the right to dignity, equality and respect is at the heart of the WRDA’s work.
We work from a feminist perspective, informed by women’s experience, recognising that inequality is based on and sustained by structures and systems that limit personal choice and freedom.
We believe that women’s rights are central and implicit in the pursuit of human rights for all.
We believe that mainstreaming alongside positive action is a core element in advancing women’s equality.
We promote and practice participation, inclusion and collaboration, which builds solidarity as a means to effect social change in all the work we undertake.
WRDA represents the interests of the sector in an informed and authoritative manner and offers leadership and support.
The WRDA recognises and values the multiple roles of women in society and promotes respect for diversity.
We recognise that women face particular challenges as a part of a society emerging from a conflict situation and provide support to women from all communities.
We subscribe to the principles and endorse the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), UN Security Council Resolution 1325 ‘Women, Peace and Security’ and other international commitments promoting women’s rights.
‘Supporting women’s groups and networks across Northern Ireland’
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WRDA’s vision is of a fair and equal society where women are empowered and are a visible force for change and influence in all areas of life. Our mission, as a regional organisation, is to advance women’s equality and participation in society. We work with women to achieve social, economic, political and cultural transformation.