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Claire McCann
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Still a feministy, human rightsy type. Working in policy. Riding bikes. Enjoying snark. Keeping an eye on Windsor Framework/NI Protocol. Don't do socials much these days. All views my own etc. She/her.
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The @nihrc.bsky.social is seeking to commission research on cross-border justice cooperation and human rights. Please share and consider tendering.
December 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The @nihrc.bsky.social is seeking to commission research on cross-border justice cooperation and human rights. Please share and consider tendering.
December 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The @nihrc.bsky.social are today launching a major new report, by @anuragdeb.bsky.social, @sylviademars.me, @aoifemod.bsky.social, Eleni Frantziou and me, on the novel arrangements for remedying breaches of the UK's obligations for rights and equality in NI under Art 2 WF:

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December 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The research findings are now being presented by the report’s authors, @anuragdeb.bsky.social (@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social), @sylviademars.me (@newcastleuni.bsky.social), @colinmurray.bsky.social (@newcastleuni.bsky.social) and @aoifemod.bsky.social (@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social).
Photo of Anurag Deb. Photo of Professor Aoife O'Donoghue presenting. Photo of Professor Colin Murray presenting.
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is introducing the research by outlining its analysis of how the EU Withdrawal Agreement and the Windsor Framework operate in practice to ensure the enforcement of, and remedies for breach of Windsor Framework Article 2.
Photo of Alyson Kilpatrick speaking at the launch event of the “Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies” research report.
December 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The launch event for our research, “Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies” has started with a welcome from Dr David Russell, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Photo of Dr David Russell speaking at the launch event of the “Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies” research report.
December 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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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
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.
August 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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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/...
July 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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NIHRC also published a briefing note highlighting key points in the report and outlining the Commission’s recommendations.

Thank you to the report authors Dr Ciara Brennan, Dr Mary Dobbs, Alison Hough BL, Dr Orla Kelleher, and Dr Lisa Claire Whitten.

Read the note here: nihrc.org/publication/...
Publication - NIHRC briefing on the ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ independent research report | Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
NIHRC briefing on the ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ independent research report- The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is a national human rights institution...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Today, NIHRC released a new independent research report, titled ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’.

The report examines the relationship between Windsor Framework Article 2 and environmental protections.

Read the report: nihrc.org/publication/...
(From left to right) Photo of report author Dr Mary Dobbs, report author Dr Orla Kelleher, report author Dr Ciara Brennan, NIHRC Policy and Research Officer Dr Ivanka Antova, NIHRC Commissioner Helen Henderson and NIHRC Chief Executive Dr David Russell. Each of them are holding a copy of the NIHRC independent research report, 'The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework'.
June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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NIHRC Policy and Research Officer Dr Ivanka Antova presents the findings of the NIHRC briefing paper, written to accompany the ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ independent research report.

Read more about NIHRC’s recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...
Dr Ivanka Antova presents the advice and recommendations of the NIHRC, as set out in our briefing paper.
June 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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The launch of our new independent research report, ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ and our accompanying briefing paper is about to begin!

Read the research report here: nihrc.org/publication/...

Read the NIHRC briefing paper here: nihrc.org/publication/...
A photo of two hands in front of a purple pop up banner reading "Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission". One holds a copy of the 'The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework", and the other holds a copy of the NIHRC briefing paper.
June 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Looking forward to the @nihrc.bsky.social launch of The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework
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June 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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"They affirmed the importance of the full and timely implementation of the Windsor Framework."

Not a statement previously seen in a BIIGC joint communiqué

UK governmnt not wasting opportunity to state commitment given importance for development of relations with EU

www.gov.uk/government/n...
British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) Joint Communiqué
Today the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Fleur Anderson MP, attended the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Hillsbo...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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12/ Reform of Parliament’s scrutiny procedures for delegated legislation would mitigate the concern about Ministers having too much discretion and ensure a proper balance of power between Government and Parliament.

See our proposals here:
www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...
Proposals for a New System for Delegated Legislation: A Working Paper
This Working Paper presents the preliminary proposals arising from the Delegated Legislation Review which the Hansard Society has been conducting since November 2021 with financial support from The Le...
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April 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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TCD researchers seek input from e-cargo bicycle owners around Ireland

Researchers are looking for electric cargo bike and trike owners to fill in a survey which takes approximately 17 minutes to complete. They hope that the answers to their questions can help future policy decisions. The questions…
TCD researchers seek input from e-cargo bicycle owners around Ireland
Researchers are looking for electric cargo bike and trike owners to fill in a survey which takes approximately 17 minutes to complete. They hope that the answers to their questions can help future policy decisions. The questions cover issues around parking for cargo bikes and cycle route accessibility for larger bikes, including issues with kissing gates and the width of lanes.
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March 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 17th March for the bank holiday, reopening on Tuesday 18th March.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The NI Sport and Human Rights Forum met this week, to explore the role of sport in ending violence against women and girls.

Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Five people (two men and three women) stand side by side in a line in front of a white wall. The words "We are the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission" are written in purple above their heads on the wall behind them.
March 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Have you listened to our latest ‘Shared Goals’ podcast?

We sat down with Aoife Mallon to discuss her work on gender budgeting, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at this link:
open.spotify.com/episode/53LM...

#IWD2025
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March 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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nihrc.bsky.social Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Feb 25
Tomorrow, Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick will present evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, on addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.

Watch the session at 9:30am here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
February 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Human Rights Lecture with Dr Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe.

If you missed it you can now watch it back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvNc...

#AHRL2025
Photo of Dr. Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, and Alyson Kilpatrick, Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. From left to right: Dr. Michael O'Flaherty, Lady Chief Justice the Right Honourable Siobhan Keegan and Alyson Kilpatrick. Alyson Kilpatrick speaking at a lectern. There is a purple pop-up behind her that says "Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission: Protecting and promoting the rights of everyone in Northern Ireland". From left to right: Donal Lunny KC, Chair of the Bar Council of Northern Ireland; Dr. Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe; Alyson Kilpatrick, NIHRC Chief Commissioner; and David Russell, NIHRC Chief Executive.
February 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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We are hiring!

NIHRC invite applications for:

🟣Personal Secretary (Full-time, Permanent)

🟣Paralegal (Full Time, Permanent)

For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
Graphic highlighting vacancies at the NI Human Rights Commission.
February 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Join us on Monday 24th February for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2025.

The keynote speech will be given by Dr Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (@commissionerhr.bsky.social).

Register to watch here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-strea...
Promotional graphic of the NIHRC Annual Lecture 2025 livestream. The graphic features a photograph of Dr Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe.
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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This week the Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended a very constructive meeting at the Foyle Family Justice Centre with Safeguarding Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social & NIO Minister Fleur Anderson to discuss issues including safeguarding and addressing violence against women & girls.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Thrilled!

The Morrigan Blog - a feminist blog that looks at exploring the ways in which gender and sexuality articulate with questions of law and justice - is up and running!

Thks @illanwall.bsky.social for the set up!

#FeministLegalWork #Feminism #LegalFeminism

Pls repost!

dflw.ie/how-to-join/
The Morrigan Blog - Doing Feminist Legal Work
Named for the mythic Irish triple goddess, The Morrigan is a feminist blog, dedicated to exploring the ways in which gender and sexuality articulate with
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January 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM