Women for Election
@womenforelection.bsky.social
Working for #MoreWomen in politics. We train and support women to succeed in Irish political life.
On #InternationalWomensDay we say 'THANK YOU' to all the women who ran in #LE2024, #GE2024, #SE2025 It takes courage, stamina & hope to put yourself forward. Record numbers of women ran but still a long way to go for gender-balance in politics. #MoreMna #IWD2025 #LE24 #GE24 #SE25 #MoreWomen
'Violence against politicians in Ireland' with Lisa Keenan & Mack Mariani. We find gender differences in the prevalence & nature of political violence, with women more likely to be targeted & more frequently subjected to psychological violence doi.org/10.1080/0790... @uccresearch.bsky.social
Violence against politicians in Ireland: what does it look like and how is it gendered?
This paper investigates the phenomenon of political violence (harassment, intimidation, threats and abuse) directed at politicians in Ireland. We ask: to what extent is it gendered in scope, form, ...
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#IWD2025 @oireachtasnews.bsky.social Largest ever number of women in the @OireachtasNews but with Ireland lagging 99th in the world for women in parliament, we have a long way to go. 71 women: 25% of TDs, 30% of Oireachtas overall www.womenforelection.ie/iwd-2025/ #morewomen #moremna #IWD
#Iceland: ✅Woman president ✅Coalition Government led by 3 women ✅Women Prime Minister ✅Women Minister for Foreign Affairs ✅7 women in 11-member cabinet (64%) ✅29 women in 63-member parliament (46%) We need #MoreWomen in Irish politics Great piece by Karen McHugh in @independent.ie today
With Ireland 99th in world for the no. of women in parliament what next for #morewomen? Listen to WfE chair, Aldagh McDonogh, @jenniferbray.bsky.social @hlinehan.bsky.social dicuss challenges & solutions to having a better politics with a balance pf men & women www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...
Our response to the shocking decision by this Government to reduce the number of women in the Cabinet How long will Ireland have to wait for women to have an equal say in the governing of Ireland? When will we resolve our ‘unfinished democracy' www.womenforelection.ie/cabinet-decr...
Another record breaking number of women candidates in #Seanad2025 🙌 An upward trend that underscores the growing enthusiasm and determination of women to enter politics, despite the challenges. 🗳️ Research the women candidates that are running ⤵️ www.womenforelection.ie
You can find information on the women running for #Seanad2025 on our website! 🗳️ Seanad election is an opportunity to elect more women & we know with a balance of men and women our democracy works better! #VoteMoreWomen Check out our website here ⤵️ www.womenforelection.ie
📣 Calling all Trinity voters With your vote you can bring more women and women of diverse backgrounds to the Seanad 🗳️ That's why we're asking you to research the women candidates and #VoteMoreWomen! ⤵️ #Seanad2025 #SE25 womenforelection.ie
Today we were joined by Loreto Bray calling for a minimum of 40% women at cabinet. There has never been more than 4 women at any one time in Cabinet Leadership in Government that reflects our society’s diversity is not just an ideal - It’s a necessity for an effective democracy
Today an historic number of women will walk through the gates of Leinster House to join the 34th Dáil. Congratulations to the women who have taken their seats in Dáil Éireann ! 🎉
A historic number of women will walk through the gates of Leinster House to join the 34th Dáil. Congratulations to the women elected! 🎉🗳️
“There is evidence that many women were added late to the ticket to make up the gender quota.” NWC Director Orla O'Connor says “still no breakthrough for women” & 2% increase in the number of female TDs is a marginal improvement #genderquotas www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Just seven more women in new Dáil compared with 2020 election
Latest count figures show Sinn Féin has highest number of female TDs at 13, with Fine Gael next on nine – but just four women elected in Munster
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⚡️Not only are gender quotas effective, but are a testament to the many women's groups around the country investing in capacity building, demystifying our political processes and building the confidence of women to put themselves forward @womenforelection.bsky.social
🙌Record number of women candidates were running in this election, marking the highest in the State's history, with at least 2 women candidates running in each constituency @womenforelection.bsky.social
It’s time to vote - finish your research and support the women of your choice.
Women for Election@womenforelection.bsky.social · 2y ago🗣️"Your vote is your voice. Use it to break the mould. Use it to support women. Use it to transform Irish politics into something that truly works for everyone." This election is about more than meeting a quota there's a real chance for change! ⤵️ www.thejournal.ie/readme/women...
Feel like Santa today as I 'check the list' over and over again in preparation for number crunching on behalf of @womenforelection.bsky.social To find out more about the women running in your constituency, visit the Women for Election Data Hub at www.votemorewomen.ie #votemorewomen
This weekend I'll be number crunching on behalf of @womenforelection.bsky.social tracking the votes for women in #GE24 Politicos - Please help! If you can provide us with the full tally for your constituency, please DM me with your mobile/email. And don't forget. #votemorewomen
🗣️"Your vote is your voice. Use it to break the mould. Use it to support women. Use it to transform Irish politics into something that truly works for everyone." This election is about more than meeting a quota there's a real chance for change! ⤵️ www.thejournal.ie/readme/women...
Electing women: This General Election is Ireland’s chance to rewrite the political rulebook
Women for Election’s Katie Deegan says the question is no longer whether there will be female candidates, but whether they will be elected.
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Hey Mná na hÉireann (& Fir na hÉireann too) can we rock the system again please? If you know, you know. Ireland lags at no.104 in the world for women in parliament. I mean c’mon!!! #GE2024
Women for Election@womenforelection.bsky.social · 2y agoWomen’s voices belong at the decision-making table. For too long, Ireland’s Dáil has been over represented by men, you can change that! This Friday #VoteMoreWomen and create a more representative democracy with a balance of men and women #GE24 Learn more votemorewomen.ie
Half the Country but only 23% of our Dáil 👎 We need a democracy that reflects the voices of our communities You have the chance to change this! Head over to www.votemorewomen.ie to research the women running and consider giving them your vote! #VoteMoreWomen
This isn't about women being better than men, this is about having a democracy that reflects the society it strives to represent Voters have never had more choice to #VoteMoreWomen 🗳️ You can find them all here and consider giving them your vote ⤵️ votemorewomen.ie
Women’s voices belong at the decision-making table. For too long, Ireland’s Dáil has been over represented by men, you can change that! This Friday #VoteMoreWomen and create a more representative democracy with a balance of men and women #GE24 Learn more votemorewomen.ie
🚀Kicking off our joint hustings with @womenforelection.bsky.social tonight NWC's Rachel Coyle says with 246 women running for #GE24 we have an unprecedented opportunity to #VoteFeminist for change 🔥 Follow for highlights 👇
📢Tonight!! 🌟 Ahead of #GE24, party reps will take questions from NWC and @womenforelection.bsky.social on their women-friendly policies, including: 👉public childcare 👉40% gender quotas 👉policies to support women in politics Read our more & sign up here: www.nwci.ie/learn/articl... #VoteFeminist
Ireland is 104th in the world for gender balance in Parliament 👎🏻 Your vote can help change that. So research women and consider giving them your vote!
Women for Election@womenforelection.bsky.social · 2y agoThrilled that our first post here is to tell you that this election we have a record breaking number of women running!! You can visit www.votemorewomen.ie to research your women candidates and consider #VoteMoreWomen Politics works better with a balance of men and women making decisions!🗳️
Thrilled that our first post here is to tell you that this election we have a record breaking number of women running!! You can visit www.votemorewomen.ie to research your women candidates and consider #VoteMoreWomen Politics works better with a balance of men and women making decisions!🗳️
