The National Womenss Council of Ireland, Comhairle Naisiunta na mBan in Eirnn, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) is the national representative organisation for women and women's groups in Ireland. The NWCI share a common vision, working together to transform society into a just and equitable community a community in which all women and men can participate with equal effectiveness as full citizens, in which the independence of women is determined by right.

As the collective voice of Irish Womens's organisations our work is aimed at:

• Shaping society so that all women can achieve their true potential;
• Ensuring that the law advances equality and places no barriers in its way;
• Changing attitudes to ensure the recognition of the individual diginity of each woman;
• Removing all threats of violence to women and children both inside and outside the home;
• Monitoring to ensure that the effects of poverty on women and children is highlighted and removed;
• Achieving access to appropriate, affordable and quality health care for all women and protecting and promoting reproductive health rights;
• Creating an education system in which all women and young girls can participate fully and which fosters quality and respect.