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Protecting and promoting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.

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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick welcomed the opportunity to speak with The Prince of Wales today at the launch of #Homewards tour. @NIHRC @SimonCommNI @nihecommunity @KensingtonRoyal @WomensAidNI @ebelfastmission @NIOgov
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“It has been a pleasure to be the Chief Commissioner @NIHRC for the last 7 years. No two days are alike, and during my time I have become even more convinced of the importance and value of human rights on both the international and local stage.” @LesAllamby
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The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has welcomed today’s judgment in relation to our challenge to the Illegal Migration Act. Read our press statement through the following link: @NIHRC
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🆕The Commission has initiated legal action against the Secretary of State, NI Executive and Department of Health for Northern Ireland for failing to commission and fund abortion services in Northern Ireland. Read our full statement:
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The @NIHRC has issued a legal challenge against the Secretary of State for the Home Department and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the Illegal Migration Act 2023. Read our statement through the following link:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The Commission has been granted leave by the High Court to take a judicial review against the Secretary of State for NI and the Dept of Health for NI. It is anticipated that the case will be heard in May/June 2021. Read more:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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. @NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick has warned that the UK Government’s proposed Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is incompatible with Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights:
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📣We are hiring! 🟣Administrative Officer (Fixed-term, Full-time until 31 March 2023) For more details & to apply: ⏰Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 31st January 2022 @NIHRC #jobfairy #wearehiring #job
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Make your voice heard! @NIHRC Let us know the human rights issues affecting you & how we can best help protect & promote human rights of everyone in NI. Sign up to a consultation event: Fill in our short questionnaire:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Following an investigation, today we’re launching our report ‘Relationships and Sexuality Education in post primary schools in Northern Ireland: A compelling case for reform’. You can read the full report here:
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@NIHRC
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. @NIHRC has settled a case against the NI Office on behalf of Máiría Cahill @NIHRC & @mairiac31 challenged election law in NI for local elections. The law has now been changed. Candidates can now indicate if they don't want their home address disclosed.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
5 years
This morning, our colleagues attended the launch of a policy review by @UlsterUni and @amhNI on 'Make Parity a Reality' - with special guest, Gary Lightbody @snowpatrol - calling for a Mental Health Strategy for Northern Ireland. #MakingParityaReality #TakingActionOnMentalHealth
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Delighted to be attending @belfastpride this afternoon. Come and see us at our stall at the Big Fish, Donegall Quay. #BelfastPride
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
4 years
'Mairia Cahill wins legal battle to challenge law requiring local election candidates to publish home addresses' @qnewsdesk
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
At our #AS2022 guest speaker @garysnowpatrol says that ‘while we are resilient, more needs to be done to help the vulnerable in this cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland. Heat and food are human rights. Simple as.’
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
3 years
The @NIHRC welcomes the appointment of Alyson Kilpatrick as the new Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. Alyson will take up the role from 1 September 2021. @NIOgov
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is celebrating 25 years since its creation. Born out of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement we are here to ensure government and public authorities protect, respect and fulfil the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
5 years
We are delighted that the Secretary of State, Karen Bradley MP, has announced the reappointment of our Chief Commissioner, Les Allamby, for a further period of two years from 1 September 2019.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Press release: Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Intervenes in Legacy Act Judicial Review @NIHRC has intervened in the cases before the High Court in Belfast to challenge the human rights compliance of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
Our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick with report author Alison Harvey @aliromah and Colin Harvey @cjhumanrights launching our Human Trafficking and Article 2 report. Report here:
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. @garysnowpatrol speaks about the mental health epidemic, including his own experiences and the power of music, art, sport and talking to people about it has helped him and others, calling for adequate funding of these health services #AS2022
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Thank you to everyone who came and visited us at Pride Village today @belfastpride We wish everyone a wonderful Pride 2023 🏳️‍🌈 #BelfastPride
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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'Human Rights Commission Welcomes ‘A’ Status Accreditation' @NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick: “We are delighted that the Commission has been re-accredited as an ‘A’ status National Human Rights Institution after a lengthy deferral. This reflects some recent
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
3 years
The @NIHRC welcomes the @niassembly motion today to reject the harmful practice of Conversion Therapy. We must all play our part to uphold and protect the human rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Northern Ireland. @UN report on Conversion Therapy:
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
5 years
Thank you to Minister for @CommunitiesNI @DeirdreHargey for meeting with our Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby and Chief Executive Dr David Russell this morning to hear about the work of the @NIHRC and ongoing human rights issues in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is delighted to welcome @elsietrainor as this year's @BoardAppr . Our Board looks forward to working with Elsie over the next year and having her thoughts and insights. Read here:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
6 years
Did you know that the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission was created because of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement? You can read more about the human rights element of the Agreement in the ‘Rights, Safeguards and Equality of Opportunity’ chapter. #GFA20
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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This morning, we welcomed @EmmandJDeSouza to our office to meet with Chief Commissioner, Les Allamby, to discuss issues related to her legal case next week and citizenship rights in the context of Brexit.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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This morning the @NIHRC is supporting @mairiac31 case to challenge the law, which requires an individual’s address to be published when they stand as a candidate in local council or European elections.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Our 2022 Annual Human Rights Statement contains details on many human rights issues affecting Northern Ireland. Read it here: 🔴18 Red issues require immediate action 🟡89 Amber issues require action 🟢1 Green – issue resolved #AS2022
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🚨Sign-up for the online launch of the @NIHRC 2021 Annual Human Rights Statement, highlighting the state of human rights in Northern Ireland over the last year. 🟣Thursday 9 December 🟣12pm – 1pm Register here: #AnnualStatement21
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
Today our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick met with the Secretary of State for NI @chhcalling to discuss ongoing human rights issues affecting Northern Ireland.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
9 years
Our Review of Termination of Pregnancy Laws successful. Access should be available in cases of sexual crime & fatal foetal abnormalities.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
3 years
“It has been a pleasure to be the Chief Commissioner of the @NIHRC for the last 7 years. No two days are alike, & during my time I have become even more convinced of the importance & value of human rights on both the international & local stage.” @LesAllamby
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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. @NIHRC have produced 8 lesson ideas for post-primary school teachers including one on child poverty Includes info on the right to an adequate standard of living, stats on poverty, video resource & activities to help students with lessons @CCEA_info #LLW
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
7 years
We've released a joint statement with @ScotHumanRights & @EHRC seeking greater protection for #humanrights #UPR2017
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
6 years
Today is #CareDay18 which is a celebration for children and young people in care! Our Chief Commissioner Les Allamby and all @NIHRC support the rights of care experienced children and young people #5N1V 😃🎉🎈
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Our #AS2022 keynote speaker @garysnowpatrol says that human rights are two short words but a sprawling concept. We are all human, and when it comes to human rights no one should have more or less. There is no us vs them.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Delighted that our Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, has been appointed to the Board of @ennhri 🙌 We wish the new Chair and Board members well in continuing to build on the great work of the outgoing members, strengthening the community of European NHRIs, and promoting &
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Big news today! At an Extraordinary General Assembly, our members elected a new ENNHRI Chair & two further Board members. They take office on 1 March. See👇& read 👉. Congrats to all 👏! Best of luck to our outgoing Chair & Board Members in their new roles.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today’s board meeting marked the final meeting for outgoing Commissioner, Eddie Rooney. Eddie has been on our Board for six years and we’d like to thank him for his commitment and efforts in advancing human rights. His contribution has been invaluable and he will be much missed.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today @NIHRC is delighted to host @EqualityCommNI @ScotHumanRights @EHRC & @_IHREC for a four jurisdictions meeting to discuss ongoing work and areas of cooperation. #HumanRights
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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‘Little progress made on tackling human rights and equality issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland’ @NIHRC @EqualityCommNI The lack of progress in a wide range of areas has been highlighted in a joint submission to the United Nations Convention on the
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
8 years
Today we're delighted to host a joint meeting of the four National Human Rights Institutions at our office in Belfast! #NHRIs #together
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
6 years
Our Chief Commissioner Les Allamby speaks about the findings our our 2018 annual statement #NIStatement2018
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
4 years
🆕The Commission has begun its new role with @EqualityCommNI , overseeing the Government's commitment to protecting equality & human rights in a post- #Brexit Northern Ireland. 📰Read more about the role here:
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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keynote speaker @garysnowpatrol closes calling on politicians and MLAs to get things up and running again. We are all human & need to work for a safer more inclusive, peaceful society, especially with the pandemic recovery, cost of living crisis, mental health epidemic #AS2022
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Human Rights Commission welcomes Sarah Ewart Judgment read our full statement:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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😀 Amazing atmosphere here at Pride Village – be sure to call by our stall for info and more! #belfastpride
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🟣Today we launched our 2022 Annual Human Rights Statement - read it here: A big thank you to @niassembly Speaker @AlexMaskeySF for hosting us and to our keynote speaker @garysnowpatrol for his powerful speech #AS2022
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today the Joint Committee have launched a statement on the UK withdrawal from the European Union - voicing concerns about the risks to rights protections on a North-South basis, contrary to the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 1998. Read more:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📢It’s #HumanRightsDay Human rights play a vital role in everyone’s life, but not everyone realises it. 👥Human rights are for everyone, everywhere and everyday. #MakeEveryDayHumanRightsDay #StandUpForHumanRights
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today our colleagues attended the @BillofRightsNI @TJI_ @PILSni event 'Human Rights and the Illegal Bill on Migration' as part of #RefugeeWeek23 Thank you to all of the speakers for your contributions @CAJNi @LawCentreNI @RasniVoices @HAPANI1 @UlsterUniSchLaw
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of our #WFA2 research at Clifton House, and to our panelists from @LawCentreNI , @PILSni , @RedCrossNI , @Belfastcof for your insights. Thank you @aliromah , author of the report, for presenting the findings of the research. To read the
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🟣Today we launched our 2023 Annual Human Rights Statement - read it through the following link: A big thank you to @niassembly Speaker @AlexMaskeySF for hosting us; to our keynote speaker @MaryLawlorhrds for her powerful speech; and to all of our
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Our report published today on Human Trafficking and Article 2 concludes that the EU trafficking directive does fall within the scope of Article 2 of the Protocol. Read our report here:
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today our colleagues are in Geneva to report to the @UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, where they will highlight the @GOVUK 's ongoing failure to amend Termination of Pregnancy Laws in NI. Read our full statement below: #CEDAW
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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💬“Human Rights play a vital role in everyone’s life, but not everyone realises it.” 📱Watch our ‘Human Rights: for everyone, everywhere, everyday’ video highlighting Article 1 of the #UDHR #humanrights @UN @_IHREC @EHRC @ScotHumanRights @COPNI @nichildcom @EqualityCommNI
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Delighted to announce we're taking part in Culture Night 2017! We're hosting a very special Mini #HumanRights Film Festival from 4pm. #CNB17
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Thank you to @QUBHRC @qubschooloflaw for having our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick speak at the seminar 'In Defence of Human Rights - Who Cares' this afternoon @QUBelfast and to all those who attended the talk.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The Commission's application for a judicial review of the Illegal Migration Act begins today. The Commission argues that the legislation will have significant human rights implications, and is incompatible with obligations set out in Article 2 of the Windsor Framework, the
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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This morning our Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby attended an event to mark and celebrate #HumanRightsDay which was organised by @belfastcc Lord Mayor @johnfinucane
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Thanks to all those who attended our stakeholder engagement meeting this afternoon on the Convention on the Rights of the Child for a very useful and insightful discussion.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The Joint Committee of @NIHRC & @_IHREC welcomes today's @EmmandJDeSouza outcome on #immigration rules. In line with our recent research, we will continue to pursue issues related to the identity and birth-right provisions under the #Belfast #GoodFriday Agreement. @LesAllamby
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Our Chief Cmsr,Chief Exec & Legal Team finish up -3 days @UKSupremeCourt challenging NI Termination of Pregnancy Laws
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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We're starting our live stream of the UK's UNCRPD examination here at @NIHRC #CRPDNI
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The @UKSupremeCourt has announced the date for the delivery of judgment on our challenge to the law on termination of pregnancy in Northern Ireland.
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Lady Brenda Hale gives the keynote address at our #AHRL2022 highlighting some concerns around the UK Government plans plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights, including highlighting potential impacts in Northern Ireland
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
4 years
🚨We’re hiring! @NIHRC has a vacancy for Policy & Research Officer (Permanent, Full-time) Full details can be found here: Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 30th October 2020. #jobfairy #job #HumanRights
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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‘Northern Ireland Termination Law Breaches Women and Girl’s Human Rights’. Our Chief Commissioner Les Allamby responds to the @UKSupremeCourt judgment that NI's law on termination of pregnancy breaches human rights. See our statement:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🎉Happy International Youth Day!🎉 This day celebrates the role of young people in our society, and is a chance to raise awareness of the challenges and problems facing our youth today. The theme of International Youth Day 2019 is #TransformingEducation . #YouthDay 🎈 #UN
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. @NIHRC NI Human Rights Chief Commissioner Responds to Proposed Human Rights Act Reforms - “The Human Rights Act has long protected the rights of all people in Northern Ireland & it has done so in a way that is reasonable & balanced.” Alyson Kilpatrick
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today we welcomed our colleagues from @ScotHumanRights to Belfast for a knowledge exchange on investigations and inquiries. Many thanks for a full day of productive discussions. We wish you a safe journey home! 🛫
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🟣Our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick was honoured to speak at the 'Busting Myths about individuals with a learning disability' event at the All Party Group on Learning Disability @Mencap_NI to celebrate #LearningDisabilityWeek2023 and the theme of #Mythbusting #humanrights
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Join us on 8 March for the Sport & Human Rights Conference, to explore a wide range of topics including: 🟣Education 🟣Teachers & grassroots coaches 🟣Safeguarding 🟣Disability 🟣Women & girls in sport 🟣Gender identity & sport Sign-up to watch online:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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@NIHRC begins a legal challenge of the Illegal Migration Act’ @NIHRC previously advised that the proposals were incompatible with Article 2 of the Windsor Framework, ECHR & other human rights standards. We have noted in particular a failure to protect some of the most
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Here are the five priority issues we will be raising with the @UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women today: #CEDAW ♀️
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Responds to Legacy Judgment The @NIHRC notes today’s significant judgment. The Commission has continually made clear its concerns about the failure of this legislation to comply with the law, in particular that which was incorporated into
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Watch back #AS2022 with @garysnowpatrol mental health; poverty; cost of living; power of music/art/sport to heal; need for NI Executive & Assembly to get back to work; recovery from Covid19 pandemic, & power of human rights to protect our most vulnerable
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights challenges around NHS waiting lists, poverty, homelessness, threats to human rights protections, children’s rights, domestic violence, disabled people, SEN, inadequate living conditions for people seeking asylum #AS2022
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with the release of our new podcast series feat. Simone Magill - @NorthernIreland @AVWFCOfficial footballer. Simone discusses her journey to professional football, and the barriers to women and girls participating in football. "As we
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Read the @NIHRC and @EqualityCommNI briefing on the Internal Market Bill - It raises concerns that the Bill risks ⚫️Undermining commitments in the GFA ⚫️Undermining commitments in the NI/Ireland Protocol ⚫️Diminishing the dedicated mechanism mandate
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
5 years
🤝A big welcome to our very first @BoardAppr Julia who attended her first Commission meeting today. We’re looking forward to having you with us for the next year! #GetOnBoard
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
🤝Thank you to @PPR_Org for meeting with @NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick & some of our team today to update us on their ongoing work around housing, mental health & human rights. @NIHRC updated on some of the work we are currently engaged in on human rights in NI.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby welcomes the introduction by @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long of proposals for a stand-alone Protection from Stalking Bill in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Our Chief Commissioner, Les Allamby, met with @EmmandJDeSouza today to catch up on Emma's case. It was an opportunity to share the Commission's work as part of the Joint Committee with @_IHREC on citizenship issues & the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement on birthright provisions.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🚨Make your voice heard! @NIHRC Strategic Planning 2022-25 Let us know the human rights issues affecting you & how we can best help protect & promote human rights of everyone in NI. Sign up to a consultation event: 🟣Belfast 🟣/L'Derry 🟣Online
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@NIHRC
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Thank you to our panelists and all those that attended the launch of our new report: ‘Frontier Workers and their Families: Rights after Brexit’ in person and online this morning. You can read more about the report here: #FrontierWorkers
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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We welcome the appointment of our six new Human Rights Commissioners by @NIOPressOffice @JBrokenshire
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🚨 @NIHRC want your feedback on our Draft Strategic Plan 2022-2025 - Do you agree or disagree with our draft objectives & how we propose to achieve them? Comment below or feedback through publicconsultations @nihrc .org Deadline: 18 March 2022
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📣 @NIHRC is delighted to once again support the @NIHRF This year the festival will run from the 3 – 10 December 2021. 🟣The @NIHRC will be running its #AnnualStatement21 launch as part of the programme. 🔵Check out the packed schedule of events here:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📢Delighted to announce our 2019 Annual Lecture will be by Kate Gilmore, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights.🇺🇳 Kate will speak on the theme of “Standing up for human rights in an uncertain global environment”. Details & to register👉🏿 #AHRL2019
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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#ICYMI The Commission has initiated legal action against the Secretary of State, NI Executive and Department of Health for Northern Ireland for failing to commission and fund abortion services in Northern Ireland. Read our full statement:
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🤝This morning the @NIHRC was delighted to welcome @wiplive participants who will be with us for the next 2 months. They met with Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby , Chief Executive David Russell and Commissioner Helena Macormac for an introduction to the Human Rights Commission.
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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Today we're at @QUBelfast for our 'Citizenship in Northern Ireland after Brexit' event with @_IHREC . We look forward to hearing from researchers, Alison Harvey @aliromah , Colin Murray @performidentity & Ben Warwick @btcwarwick . Follow the event with the hashtag: #CitizenshipNI
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📣Join us for the live stream of our 2022 Annual Human Rights Statement launch - detailing the state of human rights in Northern Ireland. 🟣We are delighted that our guest speaker is @garysnowpatrol Sign-up to watch the free live stream here: #AS2022
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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📽️Watch: Seasonal Greetings from Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby & @NIHRC 🗨️“We really appreciate the support & discussions & engagement we’ve had with everyone on #humanrights this year, & we look forward to meeting & engaging with you on human rights issues in 2020.”
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
2 years
Ahead of the Second Reading of the Protocol Bill in @UKHouseofLords , @NIHRC and @EqualityCommNI recommend amendments to address incomplete protection of the Article 2 commitment to no diminution of rights and equality. Read briefing here: @LordsEUCom
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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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🚨This afternoon the Commission will be launching its #NIStatement2019 and our guest speaker will be @UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights @Alston_UNSR Watch our Chief Commissioner @LesAllamby speak about our 2019 report. #humanrights
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