WSN LOBBYING, POLICY AND CONSULTATION

The Women’s Support Network plays a unique role in co-ordinating and networking with community-based women’s organisations and facilitating joint lobbying to challenge inequity and promote positive policy change.  The Network is responsible for providing consultation responses for the benefit of its membership. WSN recognise that Consultation is a key facet of a modern policy making process and aim to

·                     Provide a forum for women’s community organisations to understand,  and respond to public policy issues

·                     Raise awareness, identify emerging needs and develop coordinated responses on behalf of our member groups

Past Consultation/Policy responses can be viewed by clicking on the links below.  

DETI Corporate Plan 2008-2011

Apr-08

Invest NI Corporate Plan 2008-2011

Apr-08

PSNI EQIA on Taser

Apr-08

ECNI Draft Code of Practice on Equal Pay

Mar-08

Further Education Means Business

Jan-08

A Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance Strategy for Northern Ireland

Dec-07

Early Years Children’s Manifesto

June-07

WSN Response to Pensions (DSD DWP)

Sept-06

WSN Response to SEUPB Peace III Pre consultation

June-06

Work & Families – Choice & Flexibility Regulations & Policy

June-06

Supporting Delivery of Voluntary Advice Service to the Community Response

April-06

Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs 2006-2011 Response

April-06

Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Response

Mar-06

Draft Gender Equality Strategy NI 2005–2015

Feb-06

Draft Priorities and Budget 2006-2008

Nov-05

Review of Public Administration

Sept-05

Childcare Position Paper

Jul-05

Contribution to Community Development

Jul-05

DEL Position Paper

Jul-05

Policy Position Paper

Jul-05

Infrastructure Position Paper

Jul-05

Rural Position Paper

Jul-05

DPP Draft Equality Scheme

Jul-05

ELB Finance Plans

Jun-05

Reform of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles

Jun-05

Draft North East Quarter Consultation

May-05

Draft North West Quarter Consultation

May-05

PSNI Consultation Section75

May-05

Review of Charities Admin

May-05

Draft Disability Discrimination Order 

Apr-05

Work-life Balance

Apr-05

A Healthier Future Response

Mar-05

Draft Investment Strategy

Mar-05

Water Reform

Mar-05

Draft Skills Strategy

Feb-05

WSN Gender Matters Response

Feb-05

Accessible Transport Strategy Response

Jan-05

B MAP Response

Jan-05

DHSSPS Childcare Consultation

Dec-04

SEB Response November

Nov-04

SEUPB Peach II Extension Response

Sep-04

WSN FE Means Business Response

Jun-04

Pathways To Inclusion Response

May-04