Support the #MoreWomen Movement

Find Out More
Women for Election has empowered women to go into government - at local and national level. Our mission is to inspire, equip and support women to succeed in politics.
Tell Me More
Women for Election has trained women across the island of Ireland since 2012 to run for political positions. Read more of our story and future plans here.
Read More
I want to Run
Our courses have prepped hundreds of candidates for the past 5 years and counting. Explore upcoming training sessions to see which option suits you.
Read More
Get Involved
Are you in a position to donate to Women for Election? We always appreciate help. Find out how you can contribute and all about our donation options here.

 

Read More

Training & Events

View All
Training Course
Councillor post-election training

When: Monday, June 10th Where: Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin Time: 10am - 4.15pm Now you've…

Read more
Training Course
Online Training: Local Election Toolkit

Since 2012 Women for Election has trained more than 1,000 women to run for election. The past year we have…

Read more
Training Course
April 4th Campaigning and Media/PR Training with Wexford Local Development

In Wexford in 2014, 60 of 70 local election candidates were men. That’s 86% of the county’s ballot. This April 4th, Women for…

Read more

Latest Tweets

Women for Election@women4election·
9 Aug

The 2012 Electoral Amendment Act requires that each sex makes up at least 30% of a party's candidates.

Below is the effect of gender quotas on the 2016 General Election compared to the 2011 figures.

Thanks to @OireachtasNews for the great visuals #OireachtasLibrary

View on Twitter
Women for Election@women4election·
7 Aug

Interesting read on attempts to tackle sexism in Australian politics... We must challenge the gendered systems that have created barriers for women attempting to enter politics #MoreWomen

View on Twitter
Women for Election@women4election·
29 Jul

A fascinating interview with @MonicaBelfast, one of the two women who were involved in the Peace Talks in Northern Ireland. She describes about how she fought for her seat at the negotiating table. #MoreWomen

View on Twitter
Women for Election@women4election·
25 Jul

A visual representation of the lack of diversity in world politics today- Despite making up over 50% of the population of Ireland, only 22% of TDs are women. We can not be an inclusive Ireland if all are not included #MoreWomen

View on Twitter

Shopping cart

Subtotal
Shipping and discount codes are added at checkout.
Checkout