Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.
The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

NIHRC Statement on Legacy Act Appeal: https://nihrc.org/news/detail/nihrc-statement-on-legacy-act-appeal

We welcome the publication of the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages’ evaluation report on minority languages in the UK.

We also welcome that the Committee recommends, as a matter of priority, the adoption of language strategies for Irish and Ulster Scots without further delay. This reflects the recommendations made by the Commission both in our submission to the Committee and in our meeting with them during their visit to Belfast earlier this year.

This should also include further meaningful engagement with relevant stakeholders when actioning the Committee’s recommendations.

You can read the Committee’s report here: https://rm.coe.int/united-kingdomecrml6-en/1680b1a73f

You can read our submission to the Committee here: https://nihrc.org/publication/detail/nihrc-submission-to-the-council-of-europe-committee-of-experts-of-the-european-charter-for-regional-or-minority-languages-parallel-report-for-the-sixth-periodic-report-of-the-uk-and-ni

Publication - NIHRC submission to the Council of Europe Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - Parallel Report for the Sixth Periodic Report of the UK and NI | Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission NIHRC submission to the Council of Europe Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - Parallel Report for the Sixth Periodic Report of the UK and NI- The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is a national human rights institution with A status accred...

The Northern Ireland Sport and Human Rights Forum was delighted to present the Ethnic Minority Sports Organisation Northern Ireland (EMSONI) with a framed Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.

EMSONI are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and integration through sport. Read the full statement here: https://nihrc.org/news/detail/emsoni-sign-up-to-declaration-on-sport-and-human-rights

Pictured: EMSONI representative Funmi Abayomi and David Russell, CEO of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

We were delighted to run a workshop with Art, Design & Communication students North West Regional College Strand Road campus.

Our engagement looked at the role of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, and the importance of human rights, including freedom of expression.

Thank you to all the students and staff for their engagement and discussions around human rights and the work of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

We wish you all the best with the new term!

Yesterday, we launched a new report titled "The Interaction between the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and General Principles with the Windsor Framework” at Ulster University. The research examines the continued relevance and application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in Northern Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Thank you to our research authors Tobias Lock (Maynooth University), Dr Eleni Frantziou (Durham University) and Anurag Deb (Queen's University Belfast), as well as our guest speaker Hugh Mercer KC.

You can read the report here: https://nihrc.org/news/detail/new-report-released-on-eu-charter-of-fundamental-rights-post-brexit

Today, we launched our 2023-24 Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland to a packed out room at Ulster University.

We would like to thank panelists Kevin Hanratty of Human Rights Consortium, Dr Sarah Craig of Ulster University School of Law and John Patrick Clayton Unison Northern-Ireland who discussed challenges & benefits of embedding Article 2 in NI, and to everyone who attended.

You can read the report here: https://nihrc.org/news/detail/commissions-launch-windsor-framework-article-2-report

We’re at Ulster University for the launch of our research report on the EU Charter and Windsor Framework.

The research examines the continued relevance and application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in NI post Brexit.

You can read the full report here:
https://nihrc.org/news/detail/new-report-released-on-eu-charter-of-fundamental-rights-post-brexit

This afternoon, we’re launching our new research on the “The Interaction between the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and general principles with the Windsor Framework”.

You can watch online from 2pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/wTs-5xDnuOk

This afternoon, we’re launching our new research on the “The Interaction between the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and general principles with the Windsor Framework”.

You can watch online from 2pm:

Interaction between EU Charter of Fundamental Rights & general principles with Windsor Framework With contributions from Professor Tobias Lock (Maynooth University), Dr Eleni Frantziou (Durham University) and Anurag Deb (Queen's University Belfast), join...

We’re at Ulster University for the launch of our joint Annual Report with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland on the Implementation of Article 2.

The report outlines the Commissions’ views on the Government’s compliance with Article 2 and makes recommendations to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of human rights and equality standards in Northern Ireland.

You can read the full report and joint statement here:
https://nihrc.org/news/detail/commissions-launch-windsor-framework-article-2-report

Today, we’re launching our joint Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework 2023-2024 with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Click the link below to watch from 11am:

Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework Join the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Equality Commission for Northern Ireland online from 11:00 on Thursday morning for the launch of their ...

Today, we briefed the NI Education Committee on the findings of our investigation into Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in post primary schools in Northern Ireland, with evidence from our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick and NIHRC policy colleagues.

You can watch the committee session at this link: https://niassembly.tv/live-stream-2/

You can read our report on RSE in post primary schools in Northern Ireland here: https://nihrc.org/publication/detail/nihrc-report-relationships-and-sexuality-education-in-post-primary-schools-in-northern-ireland-a-compelling-case-for-reform

The Sport & Human Rights Forum meeting took place today at the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on the topic of Sport and Inclusion, focusing on young people, asylum seekers and refugees, women and girls, and disability.

Thank you to the representatives from Swim Ireland, Ethnic Minority Sports Organisation Northern Ireland, Netball Northern Ireland, At The Heart Of The Game and Ulster GAA for your insightful presentations.

There is still time to register for online attendance for the launch of our joint Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework 2023 – 2024 with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland this Thursday 12th September.

Our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick and ECNI Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey will provide an overview of the report, with additional guest speakers including Kevin Hanratty of Human Rights Consortium, John Patrick Clayton of Unison Northern-Ireland, and Dr Sarah Craig of Ulster University School of Law.

Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-report-on-the-implementation-of-article-2-windsor-framework-launch-tickets-939495776157?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has submitted a response to the Executive Office Committee’s consultation on gaps in equality legislation.
Read our recommendations here: https://nihrc.org/publication/detail/nihrc-response-to-the-executive-office-committee-on-gaps-in-equality-legislation

Join us for the launch of our new research report ‘The Interaction between the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the general principles of EU Law with the Windsor Framework’.

The event will hear from the report’s authors and legal professionals sharing their experiences of litigation in NI after Brexit.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-launch-eu-charter-of-fundamental-rights-the-windsor-framework-tickets-934474718037?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Yesterday, the Business and Human Rights Index Report was launched by Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Queen's University Belfast School of Law, supported by European Network of National Human Rights Institutions.
Find out more by reading the report here: https://nihrc.org/publication/detail/business-and-human-rights-index-report

Listen back to episodes of our Shared Goals podcast. Our series of podcasts touches upon a wide range of human rights topics including:

• Disability
• Poverty
• Gender-based violence and women’s rights
• Climate Change
• Equal protection

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hKE25u2Le69Rj302LPgwD?si=81e391bd589e4d63

Available on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today, the Business and Human Rights Index Report was launched at Queen's University Belfast.
You can access the Report at the following link: https://nihrc.org/publication/detail/business-and-human-rights-index-report
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Today our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick was delighted to welcome Mairead Holder to her first meeting as a new Commissioner at the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission looks forward to working with Mairead in promoting and protecting the human rights of all in Northern Ireland during her term.

Join us for the launch of our joint Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework 2023 – 2024, with Equality Commission for Northern Ireland 11am – 1pm, 12 September.

Our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick & ECNI Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, will give an overview of the report, followed by a panel discussion.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-report-on-the-implementation-of-article-2-windsor-framework-launch-tickets-939495776157?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 26th August 2024 for the bank holiday, to reopen on Tuesday 27th August 2024.

Listen back to the episode of our Shared Goals podcast on ‘Disability and Human Rights’, with James Martin MBE and Mencap’s Karen Gilgunn.
Catch up on the podcast at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PscV1tD8dJIu2cCMdqogM
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