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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · 29d

⏰Only 3 Days to go!⏰

There is still time to apply to become part of our amazing team today!

📆3 Year Contract

Project Officer £37,280

Project Manager £39,862

Don't miss out! Apply now on Community NI www.communityni.org/organisation...

⏳Deadline 12th September 2025

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Sep 5

Only one more week to apply for these two amazing positions ⏳

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity,
apply now at
www.communityni.org/organisation...

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Raise Your Voice @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social · Sep 2

What is IBSA?
Image-Based Sexual Abuse
The action of creating, threatening to share, sharing, or using of recordings (still images or videos) of sexually explicit or sexualized material without the consent of the person depicted and/or for purposes of exploitation.

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨We are so excited to recruit two new team members to lead and support our new Connect Communities Leadership Programme, supported by PEACEPLUS, expanding our model to work with adults in the Northern Ireland and Irish border counties.

Apply now on Community NI!
⏰Deadline 5pm 12th September 2025

Politics in Action are hiring two new members to join their team: a project manager and project officer. Applications Open Now. Deadline 12th September at 5pm

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Secondary Students Union Northern Ireland @ssuofni.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you to everyone who attended SSUNI's General Assembly yesterday in The Mac, especially to @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social for facilitating the venue for the event and delivering an amazing workshop on gender-based violence.
And thank you to @politicsinaction.bsky.social for a Votes@16 talk

President (Conor) and OBESSU Board Member (Lauren) with Raise your Voice members

Candidates discussing at the SSUNI General Assembly

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Sep 1

Please share with your networks- two great roles with a groundbreaking new project PEACEPLUS

Wiseabap @wiseabap.bsky.social · Sep 1

Two tremendous new roles with @politicsinaction.bsky.social working with adults across Northern Ireland and the Irish border counties in collaboration with @britishcouncil.bsky.social @seupb.bsky.social #peaceplus PEACEPLUS www.politicsinaction.org/post/two-new...

Two new roles with Connect Communities Cross-Border Project

We are looking for a Project Manager and a Project Officer for a really exciting new cross-border project supported by PEACEPLUS in collaboration with the British Council.

www.politicsinaction.org

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Wiseabap @wiseabap.bsky.social · Sep 1

Two tremendous new roles with @politicsinaction.bsky.social working with adults across Northern Ireland and the Irish border counties in collaboration with @britishcouncil.bsky.social @seupb.bsky.social #peaceplus PEACEPLUS www.politicsinaction.org/post/two-new...

Two new roles with Connect Communities Cross-Border Project

We are looking for a Project Manager and a Project Officer for a really exciting new cross-border project supported by PEACEPLUS in collaboration with the British Council.

www.politicsinaction.org

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Caroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ooh! 🗃️

Open Culture @openculture.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Puts 490,000 High-Res Images Online & Makes Them Free to Use

Update: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has put online 492,000 high-resolution images of artistic works. Even better, the museum has placed the vast majority of these images into the public domain, mea...

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Jul 18

Historic days for us at Politics in Action as the UK Government commits to giving 16 and 17 year olds the vote @votesat16ni.bsky.social @politicsproject.bsky.social great to meet Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali to interview her about these historic changes www.politicsinaction.org/post/democra...

Democracy Minister outlines 'Roadmap to Votes at 16'!

Campaigning can be tough and sometimes frustrating, but once in a while all the efforts align.Our Votes at 16 Campaigners have just returned from Westminster where the 'Roadmap to Votes at 16' was ann...

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚨We are so happy to announce that our Votes at 16 Campaign has been a success! Yesterday, the Government announced their plans to legislate for #votesat16 in all UK elections!🥳
A huge well done to our fantastic campaign group, who have worked so hard to make this a [email protected]

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Wiseabap @wiseabap.bsky.social · Jun 11

Stand up speak out #NotInMyName @politicsinaction.bsky.social www.politicsinaction.org/post/none-of...

'None of This Heals the Harm That's Been Done'

We are grateful to Aaron Kelly. His thoughts incapsulate much of what we feel as an organisation in the face of violence and intimidation aimed at our neighbours. 'None of it makes women safer'.

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · May 23

An amazing achievement from Friends School Lisburn, a huge congratulations to Daisy!
@wrda-team.bsky.social @whiteribbon.bsky.social
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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · May 13

This was a very special moment indeed - we encourage you to read Chloe’s remarks to Senator Mitchell #BetterPeace @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social www.politicsinaction.org/post/when-ch...

When Chloe Met George

Chloe Martin from Donegal who has been involved in a number of our projects was asked to raise a toast to Senator George Mitchell on his recent visit to Belfast.

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 28

A busy month for our Environment Group🌳

The group got to know each other on their first residential in Carlingford, shortly followed by a site visit in Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, with the support of @ulsterwildlife.bsky.social

This amazing project is supported by the Energy Savings Trust

Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 23

Delighted to collaborate with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social to deliver an important message to the young people on the island of Ireland.

US Senator George Mitchell Passes the Torch to over 700 young, inspiring change makers, urging they sustain the legacy of peace in Northern Ireland.

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 22

Great article Emily - thanks for the focus on the great panel. Such a special day and a reminder of the work ahead! #BetterPeace

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daithimcc.bsky.social @daithimcc.bsky.social · Apr 16

What a privilege to be at his event. Senator George Mitchell speaking about peace in our land. There is always hope! @politicsinaction.bsky.social

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Apr 16

Today our Chancellor Emeritus, Senator George Mitchell, spoke to 600+ young people, and urged them to remain on the island of Ireland and use their ‘truth and dreams’ to sustain lasting #Peace.

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/hvMr50VBGjI

@politicsinaction.bsky.social | @theirelandfunds.bsky.social

Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator George J. Mitchell speaking on stage in the Whitla Hall.

Image shows a group of young people being photographed with Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach.

Image shows the audience looking towards the stage from the back of the room. Above the stage there is a screen with 'PASSING OF THE TORCH' artwork, which contains a photograph of the bust of Senator Mitchell which faces the Whitla Hall.

Image shows the panel of young people on stage with journalist Claire Graham.

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Wiseabap @wiseabap.bsky.social · Apr 21

So lovely to hear our patron Monica McWilliams talk about the importance of the work of @politicsinaction.bsky.social standing under a portrait of her friends and co-founder Baroness May Blood @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Monica McWilliams under a portrait of May Blood at QUB Great Hall

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 10

Fascinating day so far at the #SharedIsland event with an inspiring speech from the Taoiseach and simulating discussions and performances on the role of arrest in reconciliation

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Apr 9

Our former Chancellor, Senator George J. Mitchell will join our students and 700 school pupils next week, to pass the torch to them as the next generation and ask them to continue the legacy of #Peace.

🗓️ Wednesday 16th April, 10:30am - 12:30pm
🎥 Watch live: ow.ly/ZKQp50VwKJK

Image shows an image of George Mitchell's bust on the Queen's campus. The text reads: PASSING THE TORCH, WATCH LIVE, #LoveQUB. Logos present are Queen's University Belfast 180 years, the Russell Group, Politics in Action, Narrative 4 and The Ireland Funds.

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Wiseabap @wiseabap.bsky.social · Apr 10

So excited that @politicsinaction.bsky.social has been able to partner with you on this. Our schools and youth work partners are buzzing - and great to be working with Narrative 4 too! #BetterPeace

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 8

An amazing weekend away with our cross- border project for their first residential 😊

Blue skies and bright ideas 🌈

We can’t wait for what comes next…

Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Apr 7

So delighted to be working with the British Council, @createireland.bsky.social and @artscouncilireland.bsky.social in this exciting project. Bringing our model to adults across Northern Ireland and the border counties!

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Politics in Action @politicsinaction.bsky.social · Mar 28

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