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Today, we hosted another meeting of our strategic litigation forum.
Our forum meets twice yearly and brings together lawyers in organisations working on human rights strategic litigation.
Thanks to all who took time out of the schedules to attend!
Brass plaque with 'Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission' inscribed.
NIHRC has submitted a response to the Committee for Health's consultation on the Adult Protection Bill.
Read our consultation response here: nihrc.org/publication/...
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…all public authorities in the UK to respect these rights and act in line with them, whilst additionally providing people with access to remedy in the UK courts when their rights are violated.
Find out more and read the Human Rights Act here: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/4...
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…in the UK (including NI) direct access to fundamental rights contained within the European Convention, such as protection from slavery, the right to privacy, freedom of thought, conscience, and religion and more.
Through the process of incorporation, the Human Rights Act requires…
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Human Rights Act, which became UK law on 2nd October 2000.
The Human Rights Act (HRA) incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights (whose 75th anniversary is also this year) into UK law, giving people…
Today is the UN International Day of Older Persons which is a time to recognise the valuable contributions of older people in our society.
Human rights are vital in ensuring older people are protected, have dignity and can participate in society.
Find out more here: www.un.org/en/observanc...
In the latest episode of our Shared Goals podcast,
Dr Orna Young from @factcheckni.bsky.social
discussed the dangers of misinformation and disinformation and their impact on society.
Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/1T09...
Students in a classroom look toward a smart screen showing a presentation. A man stands beside and points at the screen.
Last week, NIHRC delivered a workshop with @nwrc.bsky.social students, focused on the importance of human rights and the role of NIHRC in protecting and promoting human rights in Northern Ireland.
Thank you to students and staff for the warm welcome!
Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
NIHRC staff member in a hall giving a talk to a group of Year 9 students.
Today and yesterday, we were at Clounagh Junior High School in Portadown.
We talked with Year 9 students about the work of the Commission, sport and human rights and more.
Thank you to all the students for their questions and engagement!
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'Human Rights Commission Responds to Joint Legacy Framework'
Read our statement through the following link: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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As part of an internal series of talks, NIHRC staff were visited today by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social PHD candidate Anna Montgomery, who spoke about her research in the field of technology-facilitated domestic abuse (tech abuse).
Thank you Anna for sharing your expertise on this important issue.
The newest episode of our Shared Goals podcast is out now!
We spoke to Dr Orna Young from Fact Check NI, discussing misinformation and disinformation and their impact on human rights.
Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/1T09...
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📣We’re hiring!
NIHRC invites applications for the post of: Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) (Permanent).
Applications close on Wednesday 17th September.
For full details and application see: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
#vacancy #jobfairy
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NIHRC was delighted to host the ENNHRI Finance Committee in Belfast this week.
The committee is chaired by the @nihrc.bsky.social Director of Finance.
@ennhri.bsky.social
@equalityhumanright.bsky.social
@dimr.bsky.social
A purple image with white text and multicoloured "energy bars". The text reads "Vacancy - Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal)". The NIHRC logo is in the bottom right corner.
📣We’re hiring!
NIHRC invites applications for the post of: Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) (Permanent).
Applications close on Wednesday 17th September.
For full details and application see: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
#vacancy #jobfairy
The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 25th August, reopening on Tuesday 26th August.
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NIHRC staff recently recorded a new Shared Goals podcast with Dr Orna Young from @factcheckni.bsky.social.
We discussed online misinformation and disinformation, its effects on people in Northern Ireland, and how human rights can be used to address these issues.
Look out for it coming soon!
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Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear from Equinet - European Network of Equality Bodies on Sport and Accessible Stadia.
Thanks to Daris from Equinet for the presentation, and to our members who joined us.
Image advertising the Belfast Mela and the Mela event guide.
The Belfast Mela is on from 16-24 August.
Check out their programme here: belfastmela.org.uk
Our Chief Commissioner presents our Strategic Plan 2025–2028. This will guide our work to tackle the most pressing issues in the next 3 years.
We have also published our Business Plan for 2025-2026, which reflects the priorities in our Strategic Plan.
Read both here ⤵️
nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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Image with coloured energy bars and a text that reads: Shared Goals Podcast. Climate change and young people.
Today is International Youth Day!
To mark this day, we had the opportunity to talk to Sarah and Ronan and hear more about the work that they’re doing to tackle climate change as members of the @nichildcom.bsky.social Youth Panel.
Listen to our podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/6b8K...
Picture with a woman in a colourful costume. Next to her, a text that reads "Féile an Phobail. Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. 2025"
The Féile an Phobail is on now until 10 August.
Check out their programme here: feilebelfast.com
The EastSide Arts Festival has begun, running from 24 July - 2 August.
Check out their programme here: www.eastsidearts.net/eastside-art...
Young people sit on brightly coloured chairs in a circle, with a person giving a presentation from the front
NIHRC staff were delighted to deliver a workshop with a Mencap NI HEROES Project group in Dundonald last week.
Thanks to all the young people for taking part and talking to us about their rights!
@mencap.org.uk
Today marks the start of Belfast Pride Festival, running from 18-27 July!
For more information and the Festival guide, check out: belfastpride.com/belfast-prid...
The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July, reopening on Wednesday 16th July.
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The NIHRC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 have been published.
Find out more and download the full document here: nihrc.org/publication/...
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NIHRC condemns the recent racist acts across Northern Ireland as violations on the human rights of people within our communities.
Read the Chief Commissioner's comments at the recent Great Refugee Picnic: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
