Women's Regional Consortium

email info@nirwn.org for further information.

Our Partner @nirwn.bsky.social are looking for new Board Members. This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in pushing forward the rights and representation of rural women.

Take time to give.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

Seeing yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and will create connections with the people around you

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Take time out to be active.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign.

Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy; one that suits your level of mobility & fitness. Find out more buff.ly/PgD66SZ

Lobbying, policy and research update.

Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin from the Women’s Regional Consortium:

➡️ New Research Calls for Urgent Women’s Health Strategy
➡️ Survey: the role of firearms in VAWG
➡️ Voices from the Ground: Why Women Say the Anti-Poverty Strategy Falls Short
➡️ and more

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Find out how you can support someone with their mental health. It can be difficult to see someone you care about becoming distressed and unwell, but you don't need to be an expert on mental health to offer support.

It can be difficult to see someone you care about becoming distressed and unwell, but you don't need to be an expert on mental health to offer support.

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Connect

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

Connect with the people around you: family, friends, colleagues and neighbours at home, work, school or in your local community.

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Take notice.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

Stop, pause, or take a moment to look around you. What can you see, feel, smell or taste? Look for beautiful, new, unusual things in your everyday life

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keep learning.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

Don’t be afraid to try something new, Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun to do.

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Unison migrant worker.

Are you a Migrant Worker? UNISON has a Migrant Worker Network!

UNISON’s Migrant Worker Network builds connections between migrant worker members across different sectors. You can find out more about the network and join here www.unison.org.uk/unison-migra...

✨ New week = new grants! ✨

Our funding news this week covers:

🏛 Community & sports facilities
🏺 Museum collections
🏡 Family support
🧠 Learning disability services
🥅 Improving sports equipment / facilities

See the full roundup & deadlines here👉 tinyurl.com/ydt3kken

#GrantTracker

Give

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

Seeing yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and will create connections with the people around you

Find out more buff.ly/PgD66SZ

Be active.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign.

Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy; one that suits your level of mobility & fitness. Find out more buff.ly/PgD66SZ

Look after your mental health. Connect, keep learning, be active, take notice, give.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign

There are 5 simple steps to help maintain and improve your wellbeing. Try to build these into your daily life – think of them as your ‘five a day’ for wellbeing.

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Take Five. Connect, Keep learning, be active, take notice, give.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign.

There are 5 simple steps to help maintain & improve your wellbeing. Try to build these into your daily life – think of them as your ‘five a day’ for wellbeing.

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HSC mental health campaign. Look after your mental health.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health. That's why we're supporting the HSC's Mental Health Campaign. Its particularly important for women who tend to prioritise the health of others before ourselves. Find out more about how you can look after your mental health buff.ly/4OApcm2

This week is pension awareness week.

its #PensionAwarenessWeek25

Check out pensionawarenessday.com for free, impartial, and straightforward pension information

This week is pension awareness week.

12% of carers said that they have had to take a less qualified job or turn down a promotion. 11% had retired early to care.

These sacrifices impact on pensions. 64% of carers are women

Check out buff.ly/2G9B4Ff for free, impartial, and straightforward pension information

This week is pension awareness week.

Its #PensionAwarenessWeek2025

In Your 20s? The earlier you save, the longer you’ll have to build the retirement you want.

Find out more here buff.ly/3XylRmf Check out buff.ly/2G9B4Ff for free, impartial, and straightforward pension information

This week is pension awareness week.

Its #PensionAwarenessWeek25

How much pension is enough? Here are some tips to help you start working out how much you’ll need buff.ly/3z7R0nd

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⚠️ Every organisation faces risks - are you ready to tackle yours?

Join our Risk Assessment Made Easy training to learn how to spot risks early, plan actions & build a risk register that works.

📅 16 Sept
📍 NICVA, Belfast

Book now: tinyurl.com/4zt5mkwv

#NICVAtraining #RiskManagement

Human Rights and Equality in Northern Ireland: Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Reaches the Courts: What’s at Stake?
'an accessible guide explaining what this no diminution commitment means and how it should work in practice.'
socialchangeinitiative.com/human-rights...

Apply To Executive Director (4 Day Work Week) - (Closing 16.09.25) With Doing Good Recruitment Ltd …

Closing on 16.9. 📢 We're recruiting a new Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our organisation and drive our mission forward.

All details below and info how to apply 👇

Any questions, please contact tristan@doinggoodrecruitment.co.uk

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This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're sharing an important message from @Samaritans: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. 💚 To find out how, visit samaritans.org/WSPD

Across Northern Ireland, many voluntary & community organisations provide life-saving support every single day. Their work is vital in offering hope, connection, and care to those who need it most. 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available: www.mindingyourhead.info

#WSPD2025

Childcare for all document with Elaine Crory in the background

Excited for the relaunch of the Childcare for All Campaign! We're live blueskying from Stormont Long Gallery, follow along for updates

75% of girls experienced street harassment at least once in their lifetime.

A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities

Fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard in improving breast services, apply by 28th September #BreastCareMatters

We need your help! Act now to send a message to your MLAs to attend the "A Childcare Strategy for All" event. Click the link to find out more actnowni.eaction.online/childcare-st...

A Childcare Strategy for All

Wednesday 10th Sept in the Long Gallery from 9-11am

RSVP here buff.ly/IZ6z9E8