RWN had a productive and happy 2015. The threat to our independence and autonomy which had hung over us since 2013 was lifted. In Dec 2014 DCELG agreed that the work of NCCWN and the 17 women’s networks did not fall under the new SICAP programme and that NCCWN work was more appropriately placed under the Department of Justice and Equality for the purpose of funding and vision.