
Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) Consultation
Legislation passed by the Secretary of State requires that Northern Ireland schools teach age-appropriate and scientifically accurate education on sexual and reproductive health and rights, covering prevention of early pregnancy and access to…

Survey aiming to understand the experience victims have of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland launched
Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime, Geraldine Hanna, launched a survey that aims to understand the experience victims have of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland.
The survey can be accessed by clicking on this link.
The…

Consultation on the Provision of Free Period Products
The Executive Office (TEO) has announced a consultation on the provision of free period products in Northern Ireland. The consultation states that period products are essential items for personal care and should be available to everyone who…

The Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis on Women in Northern Ireland
The Consortium’s latest research paper with the Ulster University Law Clinic was launched in Ulster University on 20th June. The launch included a summary of the main points in the research as well as a number of personal insights from the…

Change: Opinion Piece from Women’s Centre Derry
The challenges that the community sector is facing continues, we are tirelessly working on keeping women's issues and services on the agenda for all government services. We have challenged, engaged and consulted with every NI Government department…

September Funding Opportunities
SEPTEMBER 2023
Scheme
Funder
Note
Date
Fishmongers Company Charitable Trust
Fishmongers Company
Application deadline
1 Sep 2023
The Honourable The Irish Society
The Honourable The Irish Society
Application…

Funding Bites for August
AUGUST 2023
Scheme
Funder
Note
Date
The UK Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund
Applications open:
4 Aug 2023
Social Enterprise NI: Social Enterprise Awards
Social Enterprise NI
Extended deadline midnight…

Government Departments Funding Proposal Consultations
Government Departments are consulting on their funding proposals for 2023/2024 and would like to hear your views.
The Department for Infrastructure consultation closes on 7th August. For further information and link to respond visit: DfI…

Equality Commission Report on Racism and Intolerance in NI
The Equality Commission has submitted a report to the European Commission on Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), on racial inequality and racism in NI.
It calls for action to reform racial equality law in Northern Ireland, alongside inclusive…

Campaigns: Cliff Edge
Siobhán continues to attend meetings of the Cliff Edge Coalition Working Group which is working to strengthen the existing mitigations package for Northern Ireland. Cliff Edge recently relaunched their key asks and Siobhán recorded a video…