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Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick calls on government and public authorities to work together to take stronger, coordinated action to protect women and girls from violence and abuse.
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick calls on government and public authorities to work together to take stronger, coordinated action to protect women and girls from violence and abuse.
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
This week, NIHRC staff were in Portrush to deliver a human rights workshop to young people from the EA Causeway Coast & Glens Area Youth Service as part of International Men's Day.
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This week, NIHRC staff were in Portrush to deliver a human rights workshop to young people from the EA Causeway Coast & Glens Area Youth Service as part of International Men's Day.
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Today is World Children’s Day.
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today is World Children’s Day.
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
Yesterday, NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended the @ennhri.bsky.social General Assembly in Brussels.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Yesterday, NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended the @ennhri.bsky.social General Assembly in Brussels.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
Today, NIHRC hosted a meeting of the Joint Committee with @ihrec.bsky.social.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today, NIHRC hosted a meeting of the Joint Committee with @ihrec.bsky.social.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
NIHRC works with @ihrec.bsky.social and the @equalitycommni.bsky.social to uphold rights after Brexit, in line with Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework.
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
NIHRC works with @ihrec.bsky.social and the @equalitycommni.bsky.social to uphold rights after Brexit, in line with Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework.
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick delivered the keynote address at the Law Society NI's event, marking 25 years of the Human Rights Act in Northern Ireland.
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick delivered the keynote address at the Law Society NI's event, marking 25 years of the Human Rights Act in Northern Ireland.
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Staff from @NIHRC took part in @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social's Climate Smart training today.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Staff from @NIHRC took part in @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social's Climate Smart training today.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
Yesterday, NIHRC presented to the Health Committee, to give evidence on the Adult Protection Bill.
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Yesterday, NIHRC presented to the Health Committee, to give evidence on the Adult Protection Bill.
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Today, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to GCSE LLW students at Carrickfergus Academy.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to GCSE LLW students at Carrickfergus Academy.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
This morning Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee alongside the NI Veterans Commissioner and the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This morning Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee alongside the NI Veterans Commissioner and the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
In the latest episode of our Shared Goals podcast, we talked with Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In the latest episode of our Shared Goals podcast, we talked with Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear about the Cities Ending Homelessness initiative.
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear about the Cities Ending Homelessness initiative.
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Last week, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to staff at YouthAction.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last week, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to staff at YouthAction.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
The NIHRC website will be unavailable tomorrow, Tuesday 28 October, from 9am to 1pm due to planned maintenance.
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The NIHRC website will be unavailable tomorrow, Tuesday 28 October, from 9am to 1pm due to planned maintenance.
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
October 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
Save the Date!
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Save the Date!
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
NIHRC staff were out at Omagh Academy today, delivering a workshop focused on human rights.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NIHRC staff were out at Omagh Academy today, delivering a workshop focused on human rights.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
A new episode of our Shared Goals podcast is out!
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & to mark this day we talked with Professor @deschuttero.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights.
Listen to our podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & to mark this day we talked with Professor @deschuttero.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights.
Listen to our podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
October 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A new episode of our Shared Goals podcast is out!
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & to mark this day we talked with Professor @deschuttero.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights.
Listen to our podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & to mark this day we talked with Professor @deschuttero.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights.
Listen to our podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
NIHRC staff delivered an interactive workshop at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen today.
They spoke to the students about their rights, and the work of the Commission to protect and promote human rights.
Thanks to the staff and students at Mount Lourdes for the warm welcome!
They spoke to the students about their rights, and the work of the Commission to protect and promote human rights.
Thanks to the staff and students at Mount Lourdes for the warm welcome!
October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NIHRC staff delivered an interactive workshop at Mount Lourdes Grammar School in Enniskillen today.
They spoke to the students about their rights, and the work of the Commission to protect and promote human rights.
Thanks to the staff and students at Mount Lourdes for the warm welcome!
They spoke to the students about their rights, and the work of the Commission to protect and promote human rights.
Thanks to the staff and students at Mount Lourdes for the warm welcome!
The NI Sport and Human Rights Forum took place today, chaired by Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland, on the topic of health and mental health in sport.
Thanks to our speakers and members for joining us, both online and in person.
Thanks to our speakers and members for joining us, both online and in person.
October 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The NI Sport and Human Rights Forum took place today, chaired by Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland, on the topic of health and mental health in sport.
Thanks to our speakers and members for joining us, both online and in person.
Thanks to our speakers and members for joining us, both online and in person.
NIHRC has provided evidence to the Committee for the Executive Office on the Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses Inquiry and Redress Bill.
Read our recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...
@niassembly.gov.uk
Read our recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...
@niassembly.gov.uk
October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
NIHRC has provided evidence to the Committee for the Executive Office on the Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses Inquiry and Redress Bill.
Read our recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...
@niassembly.gov.uk
Read our recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...
@niassembly.gov.uk