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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 13h

Today is World Mental Health Day, the aim of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to highlight efforts in support of mental health.

Read more on this year's theme from the UN here: www.un.org/en/healthy-w...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 16h

Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick took part in the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)’s Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw this week, reflecting on the importance of human rights considerations in security.

Read more: osce.org/odihr/598867
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 1d

The NIHRC have responded to the Department of Justice consultation on Proposals to Criminalise Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images.

Read NIHRC’s response and recommendations submitted to the Department of Justice here: nihrc.org/publication/...

Text on image reads: Consultation Response: NIHRC Submission to the Department of Justice on Proposals to Criminalise Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images.

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 3d

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 3d

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!

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 7d

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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 8d

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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...

Human Rights Act 1998

An Act to give further effect to rights and freedoms guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights; to make provision with respect to holders of certain judicial offices who become judges o...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 8d

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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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 8d

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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…

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 10d

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...

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 11d

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/...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 15d

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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 21d

'Human Rights Commission Responds to Joint Legacy Framework'

Read our statement through the following link: nihrc.org/news/detail/...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 23d

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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 22

The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 25th August, reopening on Tuesday 26th August.

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 21

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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Belfast Mela is on from 16-24 August.

Check out their programme here: belfastmela.org.uk

Image advertising the Belfast Mela and the Mela event guide.

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 14

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/...

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Aug 12

Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...

New Shared Goals podcast episode with NICCY Youth Panel to mark International Youth Day | Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

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