A major €2.75m investment in rural renewal has been unveiled with the launch of the Maximising Community Space (MCS) Project, a transformative initiative designed to support community organisations and people that manage halls, facilities and community spaces to bring people together. NIRWN is excited to work with Rural Action and Irish Rural Link to deliver inclusive, rural spaces fit for the future. For information on the programme including the Expression of Interest form,

Women’s Spaces are having their end of year conference focusing on realising rights for Women in Northern Ireland, on Tuesday 19 May in the Guildhall in Derry at 11am - 2pm. They will be joined by experts and policy makers from the women’s sector to discuss and engage with women about issues that affect them and how they link with international rights frameworks. This will include panel discussions and activities focusing on challenges but also solutions as to how we can

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We’re delighted to invite you to join our Rise & Shine Programme, a PEACEPLUS leadership programme for women living in the Mid Ulster Council area and designed to empower women to grow in confidence, find their voice and become active changemakers in their communities. Whether you see yourself as a leader already or are just beginning to explore your potential, this programme is for you. Through shared learning and meaningful connection, you’ll discover your strengths, meet

Unlocking Leadership Potential in Women Are you feeling a bit stuck? Fed up? Ready for a change? Want to feel more confident and more connected? We are excited to announce the launch of our new FREE programme for women ready to rise and shine. The only criteria is that you live in the Mid Ulster District Council area. To complete your Expression of Interest in the Rise and Shine Programme click here

NIRWN marked International Day of Rural Women on Wednesday 15th October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre with over 100 of our members in attendance. We had vital conversations on our climate and environment at our ‘Seeds of Change’ event. NIRWN work every day to ensure that rural women are #Visible #Influential and #Valued We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Minister and his staff team for their efforts championing and ensuring rural women are part o