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Covid-19 and Women

Covid-19 and Women

Information from Casey Harden, General Secretary of World YWCA Gender is often an ignored factor during health emergencies, even though women comprise 70% of the global healthcare workforce. The emergency measures needed to fight COVID-19 have increased the burden of many women regarding domestic work and the care of children, elderly

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Covid-19 Call to Prayer

Covid-19 Call to Prayer

Dear YWCA Sisters and Supporters,  The developments of the past week have brought changes and challenges we could never have anticipated. COVID-19 has crept into our lives, disrupting our routines and relationships. We face difficult, unknown days ahead.  As an Association rooted in Christianity, we turn to God in these uncertain times. Psalm 46

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YWCA Ireland and Covid-19

YWCA Ireland and Covid-19

We wish to extend our sympathies and prayers to all those suffering from Covid-19 and their families. We encourage our community to stay home, stay safe and join us in prayer, safe community response and healthy self care during this time. We are deeply grateful to all of the healthcare

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Recruitment for our National Board

Recruitment for our National Board

Are you passionate about gender equality and social justice? Do you share our mission, values and faith? We have a rare leadership opportunity for you to be a part of our National Board. Join a team of committed passionate women leading our organisation on its mission to empower young women in

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Why I vote

Why I vote

We asked some Christian women leaders why they will vote this Saturday. Here’s what they had to say: Katie Lynch To my mind, voting is a civic duty. I don’t believe we have the right to be politically disengaged, even if we feel apathetic about the political system. While it is

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Funded Travel Opportunity

Funded Travel Opportunity

Join us in Belgium for the European YWCA General Assembly! The theme of this year’s European YWCA general assembly is ‘inter-generational cooperation and leadership in the changing landscape of Europe’ . It takes place from May 13th to May 17th in Blankenberge, Belgium. We gather with our sisters across Europe every second

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Job Opportunity : Coordinator for YWCA Monaghan

Job Opportunity : Coordinator for YWCA Monaghan

Coordinator for YWCA Monaghan The Coordinator will manage the day to day operations of YWCA Monaghan. Responsibilities will include office administration, customer service and coordination of all aspects of property maintenance.   Minimum 12 hours per week  Email cover letter and CV to [email protected] Closing date for applications: 5 p.m.,

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Orange the World Prayer Diary 2019

Orange the World Prayer Diary 2019

We are delighted to share our new prayer diary for the upcoming 16 days campaign. Orange is the international colour for ending violence against women. From November 25th to December 10th people around the world will wear orange to raise awareness about different forms of gender based violence and advocate

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Social Media Resource pack: Orange the World 2019

Social Media Resource pack: Orange the World 2019

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