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NFU Rural Broadband and Mobile phone coverage survey
NFU Rural Broadband and Mobile phone coverage survey The NFU, one of our affiliated organisations, is the voice of British farming and provides professional representation and services to its farmer and grower members. Access to Broadband and Mobile...
read moreTHE ISTANBUL CONVENTION RATIFIED IN APRIL 2017
THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION RATIFIED IN APRIL 2017 The “Istanbul Convention” is a Council of Europe Convention adopted by the meeting of the Council in Istanbul in April 2011. It is a pan-European treaty aimed at stamping out violence against women. The treaty sets...
read moreWOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
International News May 2017 REPORT ON NCWGB’S DELEGATION TO U.N. COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN CSW61 - NEW YORK, MARCH 2017 THEME: ‘WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK’ NCWGB accredited a delegation of 8 members to attend this commission. Two further...
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read moreCondolences: Jo Cox MP
Love and support to the family and friends of Jo Cox MP from every member of the National Council of Women. The tragic loss of a young wife and mother is devastating but her commitment to a life of public service will continue to be an inspiration. Her work for...
read moreCosima Schenk, President of the European Centre of the National Council of Women has sent this message to Council in Belgium.
"On behalf of the ECICW Board I shall convey to you our condolences for the terrible attacks perpetrated in Brussels. All European citizens are concerned and our convictions that a better society for all consists in a living together in a spirit of tolerance and...
read moreINTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: A statement by The International Council of Women
International Women’s Day, which originated in 1909, celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. The National Council of Women is pleased to share with you this statement for International Women’s Day sent to us from...
read moreNATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG WOMEN: Listening And Learning To Good Effect.
On November 24th, students from JFS, Notting Hill and Ealing High, RMS Rickmansworth and the host school, Northwood College, came together for an afternoon seminar. They were introduced to the Bill of Rights for Women and Girls which the UK Government signed up to 28...
read moreTHE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG WOMEN INTERGENERATIONAL SEMINAR 2015: Has Feminism Gone Too Far?
Barbara Maddison writes: NCYW’s annual Intergenerational Nottingham Seminar, held on 17th November, asked the question, “Has Feminism Gone Too Far?”. This programme, planned and delivered by senior NCYW students from Nottingham Girls’ High School, attracted nearly a...
read moreStatement to mark Human Rights Day, 10th December 2015
Human Rights Day commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The National Council of Women warmly supports this statement sent to us from the International Council of Women of which we are a...
read moreStatement to mark Human Rights Day, 10th December 2015
Human Rights Day commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The National Council of Women warmly supports this statement sent to us from the International Council of Women of which we are a...
read moreMessages posted by the National Council of Women following the dreadful attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Lebanon and Paris
from the The President, Management Committee and all members of the National Council of Women of Great Britain: These horrific attacks, together with the dreadful brutality meted out by IS to the men,women and children they have captured, are targeted against the...
read moreNCW President attends Women Of The Year Lunch 2015
It was an honour to attend this year's Lunch celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Women Of The Year. The first event was founded by Lady Lothian OBE, who was also Patron of the National Council of Women. Lady Lothian was responsible for organising our list of...
read moreResults of the 2015 NCWGB Conference
After strong debate Conference delegates, including representatives from our affiliated societies, ratified a number of important and topical resolutions to add to NCW policy. Several earlier resolutions were also reaffirmed and work on them will continue. Girls from...
read moreAnnual Conference, Cheltenham Park Hotel, Cheltenham, 9th to 11th October 2015
Our Conference is an important forum for NCW members to meet together to discuss, debate and agree NCW policy. On Friday afternoon members of NCW together with NCYW members from local schools meet to discuss issues which concern them. Saturday morning will be devoted...
read moreSeminar Social Media Today – Good or Bad ?
South and West Midland Region of NCW held a Seminar in Cheltenham to discuss the many issues surrounding Social Media and its effect on young people. We were particularly pleased to welcome four NCYW girls taking time out of their exam revision. Two excellent...
read moreFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) Seminar
This ‘significant NCYW moment’ was the first ever 18+ event, organised by NCYW Standing Committee member, Charlotte Kitchen. It took place at Stephenson College, University of Durham, Stockton Campus on 29 April 2015. The choice of venue ensured that the audience was...
read moreHOUSING ISSUES FOR OLDER PEOPLE:NCW’s EAST MIDLAND REGION SEMINAR
The National Council of Women’s East Midland Region held a seminar in Nottingham on important current issues concerning Housing for Older People. The chairman, Sheila Eaton, opened the proceedings, welcoming everyone including members from other regions. She read a...
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