Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
@NIHRC
Protecting and promoting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.
NIHRC staff took part in @belfastpride on Saturday, with a stall at Pride Village 🌈 Thank you for talking to us about our work protecting and promoting human rights!
The EastSide Arts Festival has begun, running from 24 July - 2 August. Check out their programme here: eastsidearts.net/eastside-arts-…
🚨 GANHRI's 2024 Annual Report is now live! Despite unprecedented global challenges, our 118 #NHRIs showed incredible #resilience, continuing their vital work to monitor, investigate, and protect #HumanRights worldwide. 🔗 Read the full report: bit.ly/GANHRI-AR2024 🧵1/2
NIHRC staff were delighted to deliver a workshop with a @Mencap_NI HEROES Project group in Dundonald last week. Thanks to all the young people for taking part and talking to us about their rights!
Today marks the start of Belfast Pride Festival @belfastpride, running from 18-27 July! For more information and the Festival guide, check out: belfastpride.com/belfast-pride-…
The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July, reopening on Wednesday 16th July.
The NIHRC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 have been published. Find out more and download the full document here: nihrc.org/publication/de…
NIHRC condemns the recent racist acts across Northern Ireland as violations on the human rights of people within our communities. Read the Chief Commissioner's comments at the recent Great Refugee Picnic: nihrc.org/news/detail/ni…
The NI Sport and Human Rights Forum recently met to explore the role of sport in tackling racism. Members heard from a range of speakers, including @UEFA_Foundation, @StreetSoccerNI, Dr John Fernandes from @cardiffmet, and @Alternatives_RJ. Read more here:…
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the @EqualityCommNI have raised concerns about how the UK Government’s welfare reform plans, including recently approved legislation, will have a negative impact upon persons with disabilities. Read more here:…
Yesterday, NIHRC attended a UN seminar in the Palais des Nations on experiences and practices related to the establishment and strengthening of national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up.
Today, the NI Sport and Human Rights Forum met to explore tackling racism through sport, chaired by @GoTeamNI, with excellent contributions from @StreetSoccerNI, @Alternatives_RJ, @UEFA_Foundation and Dr John Fernandes from @CardiffMetCSSHS. Thank you to all the speakers,…
Today, the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission released a new independent research report, titled ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’. The report examines the relationship between Article 2 of the Windsor Framework, which deals with the rights of…
