Aims of the Project
- To empower women to become more
politically aware - To ensure women’s voices are heard throughout the policy making process
- To encourage women to take part in the decision-making process
Barriers to women’s participation
- Lack of confidence & belief that women’s voices
are being heard - Women still responsible for the majority of Childcare & Eldercare
- Predominantly male-centred environment
- Structure overhaul
The Importance of Women’s Perspectives
- Equality and social inclusion
- Women are responsible for the majority of the care work
- More informed decisions means better decisions for the whole community
- Enhances the power of the local council
How can RWMG and RCC work together?
- Ensure that information is accessible
- Commit to dialogue about how to build a new working relationship between grassroots women and elected representatives which will benefit everyone in the community.Ensure that the women’s perspective is taken on board
What we can offer
- Bring women’s perspectives to decision-making arenas
- Enhance a more balanced consultation process
- Promote Roscommon PPN
- Encourage equality in County Roscommon
- Empower women to join local Government structures
