Transforming the lives of women across Northern Ireland
Established in 1996, TWN has provided resources within the community to empower women across the public and voluntary sectors, the trade unions, education and training in taking a more active and informed role within a changing Northern Ireland requiring new capacity, knowledge, skills and experience.
Mission
To act as Northern Ireland's leading network for the promotion of women's development through policy, training, networking and education.
Vision
To support develop and empower women of all ages, religion, sexuality and ethnic minority background to realise their full potential.
Values
Quality, Sustainable Activity, Value for Money, Fairness and Equality of Opportunity, Partnerships, Member Focussed, Innovation, Transparency, Openness and Accessibility
Our Aims
Promote, develop and co-ordinate the provision of high quality vocational and prevocational education and training for women leading to sustainable employment and the empowerment of individuals and groups.
Promote good practice in training for women.
Promote, develop and co-ordinate the provision of high quality training designed to advance Peace and Reconciliation, ‘Good Relations’ and Equality of Opportunity.
Facilitate vertical and horizontal integration of women into the labour market.
Encourage women to take up leadership roles and become involved in decision making and public life.
TWN has received various awards and recognition throughout the years. Click to read a full list.
