The NIHRC office will be closed on Tuesday 17th March for the bank holiday, reopening on Wednesday 18th March.
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Last week, the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum met to explore the impact of cost of living pressures and poverty on access to sport.
Read more about the session here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
As we approach International Women’s Day, our Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, highlights #IWD2026 must be a call to action to strengthen rights for women and girls, including addressing emerging digital harms, poverty and access to justice and redress.
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On #InternationalWomensDay, the Commission calls for decisive action to protect women and girls across NI.
Women and girls continue to face systemic barriers that undermine their safety, dignity, and ability to participate fully in society.
Read our statement: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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NIHRC and @equalitycommni.bsky.social have met as part of their role as the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI).
This IMNI meeting discussed ongoing work in relation to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Northern Ireland.
NIHRC is delighted to be a Work Placement Project Partner for the 2026 Washington Ireland Academy.
The Academy is an 8-week leadership programme for young people aged 18 to 25 involved in community work on a voluntary or professional basis who are dedicated to peace, reconciliation and cooperation.
Today NIHRC staff took part in the Hunterhouse College careers fair. We spoke to Year 10 students about our work at the Commission to promote and protect the rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.
Thank you to the staff and students for your time and best wishes with the rest of your studies!
Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, will give evidence to the Committee for Education today, alongside policy colleagues.
The session will focus on the proposed Committee Bill to allow all pupils the choice to wear trousers.
Watch live from 2pm at this link: niassembly.tv/live-stream-2/
Today, the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum explored how poverty and cost of living issues can create barriers to sport.
The meeting was chaired by Commonwealth Games NI, and speakers included NIHRC, Dr Maria O'Kane from Ulster University, Sported NI, Berlin Swifts/Swiftettes FC and Mentribe.
If you missed our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2026, delivered by Sir Tim Eicke KC, former Judge of European Court of Human Rights in respect of the United Kingdom, you can now watch it back here: www.youtube.com/live/DolngLZ...
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NIHRC staff were delighted to deliver a workshop at St Malachy's College Belfast yesterday.
The GCSE Politics pupils discussed the work of the Commission and what their fundamental human rights are.
Thanks to the students for their engagement in the session!
In his address, Sir Tim Eicke highlights the role of misinformation in reporting and in public discourse surrounding the role and reach of the European Court of Human Rights in the UK and throughout Europe leading to an inaccurate understanding of the ECHR.
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Our keynote speaker, Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC, former Judge of European Court of Human Rights in respect of the United Kingdom, has commenced his address, titled "ECHR in a Changing World: Facts, Myths and the UK Context".
NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick outlines the critical role of the European Court of Human Rights in underpinning peace, democracy and human rights in Northern Ireland and throughout Europe before introducing this year's Annual Lecture guest speaker, Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC.
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In her opening address, Lady Chief Justice Keegan underscores how embedded human rights are in Northern Ireland's jurisprudence and justice system.
She also highlights the relevance of the topic of this year's Annual Lecture, "ECHR in a Changing World: Facts, Myths, and the UK Context".
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Denise Kiley KC, Vice-Chair of the Bar of Northern Ireland, welcomes attendees and highlights the significance of human rights law in the Northern Ireland peace process before introducing the Lady Chief Justice, the Right Honourable Dame Siobhan Keegan.
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Join us today for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2026.
The keynote address will be delivered by Sir Tim Eicke KC, former Judge of European Court of Human Rights in respect of the United Kingdom.
Watch the event live at 4pm here: youtube.com/live/DolngLZ...
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Today, NIHRC staff led an interactive workshop at Priory Integrated College in Holywood.
Pupils learned about the work of the Commission, the history of human rights and looked at case studies where human rights were impeded.
Thank you to the students and staff at Priory for welcoming us!
There's still time to register for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2026, taking place on Thursday 26th February from 4pm - 6pm.
The keynote speech will be given by Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC, former Judge elected in respect of the United Kingdom on the European Court of Human Rights.
Today, we joined Commonwealth Games NI at the Schools Conference at the City Hall.
Thank you to all students who participated in exploring and discussing human rights issues in sport.
Join us on Thursday 26th February from 4pm - 6pm for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2026.
The keynote speech will be given by Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC, former Judge elected in respect of the United Kingdom on the European Court of Human Rights.
Yesterday, NIHRC staff led a workshop with Mencap Heroes students at St Gerard's School.
The young people learned about human rights, the work of the Commission, sports and human rights, and more.
Thank you to Mencap and St Gerard's for having us, and to the students for their great questions!
NIHRC staff were delighted to lead a workshop with Mencap Heroes students at Longstone School.
The young people talked about their human rights, including the right to education, health and security.
Thanks to Mencap Heroes and Longstone for inviting us out!
NIHRC staff led 3 interactive workshops with Year 10 students in St Louise's Comprehensive College today.
Pupils learned about the Commission, what our fundamental human rights are, and how human rights relate to business and sport.
Thank you to St Louise's Comprehensive College for having us!
This afternoon, Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the Human Rights (Joint Committee) at Westminster.
The session will focus on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Watch live from 2.15pm: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Today, the Independent Mechanism for NI (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disability in Northern Ireland. The @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social provided updates on work they are doing in this area.
