Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
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The NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 Launch is taking place on Monday 8 December from 12.30pm - 2pm, as part of #NIHRF.
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC.
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hum...
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC.
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hum...
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 Launch is taking place on Monday 8 December from 12.30pm - 2pm, as part of #NIHRF.
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC.
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hum...
The keynote address will be delivered by Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC.
Find out more and register to watch the livestream here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-hum...
NIHRC was delighted to attend the Belfast City of Sanctuary event, ‘Sanctuary in Belfast: A Celebration of Welcome and Hope’ at Belfast City Hall.
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NIHRC was delighted to attend the Belfast City of Sanctuary event, ‘Sanctuary in Belfast: A Celebration of Welcome and Hope’ at Belfast City Hall.
NIHRC staff were delighted to deliver an interactive workshop at Sacred Heart College Omagh today.
We talked to the students about the work of NIHRC, discussed human rights in sport and business, and explored how human rights affect everyone.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
We talked to the students about the work of NIHRC, discussed human rights in sport and business, and explored how human rights affect everyone.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NIHRC staff were delighted to deliver an interactive workshop at Sacred Heart College Omagh today.
We talked to the students about the work of NIHRC, discussed human rights in sport and business, and explored how human rights affect everyone.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
We talked to the students about the work of NIHRC, discussed human rights in sport and business, and explored how human rights affect everyone.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
NIHRC staff led three interactive workshops with Year 8 pupils today at Lecale Trinity Grammar School in Downpatrick.
The young people learnt about the work of the Commission, what human rights are, how they can be interfered with and their importance in our society.
The young people learnt about the work of the Commission, what human rights are, how they can be interfered with and their importance in our society.
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NIHRC staff led three interactive workshops with Year 8 pupils today at Lecale Trinity Grammar School in Downpatrick.
The young people learnt about the work of the Commission, what human rights are, how they can be interfered with and their importance in our society.
The young people learnt about the work of the Commission, what human rights are, how they can be interfered with and their importance in our society.
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Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
Today the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland.
Members updated on the work they are doing in this area, while the @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social shared...
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick calls on government and public authorities to work together to take stronger, coordinated action to protect women and girls from violence and abuse.
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick calls on government and public authorities to work together to take stronger, coordinated action to protect women and girls from violence and abuse.
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Read more: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
This week, NIHRC staff were in Portrush to deliver a human rights workshop to young people from the EA Causeway Coast & Glens Area Youth Service as part of International Men's Day.
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This week, NIHRC staff were in Portrush to deliver a human rights workshop to young people from the EA Causeway Coast & Glens Area Youth Service as part of International Men's Day.
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Thank you to all the young people for all their enthusiasm and engagement!
Today is World Children’s Day.
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today is World Children’s Day.
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
This day is a reminder that every child has the right to equal opportunities and inclusion, and it’s important to listen to children to understand how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.
Find more about this day: www.unicef.org/take-action/...
Yesterday, NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended the @ennhri.bsky.social General Assembly in Brussels.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
November 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Yesterday, NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended the @ennhri.bsky.social General Assembly in Brussels.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
She was joined by NIHRC colleagues who provided updates to the General Assembly as part of their roles as Chairs of the Communications Working Group & the Finance Committee.
Today, NIHRC hosted a meeting of the Joint Committee with @ihrec.bsky.social.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today, NIHRC hosted a meeting of the Joint Committee with @ihrec.bsky.social.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
NIHRC works with @ihrec.bsky.social and the @equalitycommni.bsky.social to uphold rights after Brexit, in line with Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework.
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
NIHRC works with @ihrec.bsky.social and the @equalitycommni.bsky.social to uphold rights after Brexit, in line with Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework.
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Yesterday, we met to launch the 4th 'Equality and Human Rights on the Island of Ireland after Brexit' report.
Read here: f.mtr.cool/zycejqakfs
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick delivered the keynote address at the Law Society NI's event, marking 25 years of the Human Rights Act in Northern Ireland.
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick delivered the keynote address at the Law Society NI's event, marking 25 years of the Human Rights Act in Northern Ireland.
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Read more about the event here: lawsoc-ni.org/news/25-year...
Staff from @NIHRC took part in @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social's Climate Smart training today.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Staff from @NIHRC took part in @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social's Climate Smart training today.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
Thanks to Scott from @keepnibeautiful.bsky.social for the interesting and informative session.
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
Yesterday, NIHRC presented to the Health Committee, to give evidence on the Adult Protection Bill.
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Yesterday, NIHRC presented to the Health Committee, to give evidence on the Adult Protection Bill.
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Watch the session here: niassembly.tv/committee-fo...
Today, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to GCSE LLW students at Carrickfergus Academy.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to GCSE LLW students at Carrickfergus Academy.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the staff and students at Carrickfergus Academy for the invitation!
This morning Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee alongside the NI Veterans Commissioner and the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This morning Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the NI Affairs Committee alongside the NI Veterans Commissioner and the Commissioner for Victims and Survivors NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
The session will focus on the a Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in NI.
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the importance of the ECHR in enabling everyone in Northern Ireland to enjoy their fundamental human rights, emphasising that it is as important today as it ever was.
In the latest episode of our Shared Goals podcast, we talked with Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In the latest episode of our Shared Goals podcast, we talked with Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2XBd...
Read our statement here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear about the Cities Ending Homelessness initiative.
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear about the Cities Ending Homelessness initiative.
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
Last week, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to staff at YouthAction.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last week, NIHRC staff delivered a human rights workshop to staff at YouthAction.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks for having us!
The NIHRC website will be unavailable tomorrow, Tuesday 28 October, from 9am to 1pm due to planned maintenance.
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The NIHRC website will be unavailable tomorrow, Tuesday 28 October, from 9am to 1pm due to planned maintenance.
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
If you need to contact the Commission during this time, please call 028 9024 3987 or email [email protected].
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
October 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We are hiring!
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
NIHRC invite applications for:
🟣Finance Officer (Staff Officer) (Full-time, Permanent)
🟣Senior Engagement & Communications Officer (Grade 7) (Full Time, Permanent)
For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...
Save the Date!
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
October 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Save the Date!
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
The NIHRC invites you to save the date for the launch of its Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 on Monday 8th December, 12-2pm.
We are delighted to announce Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC as our guest speaker.
More details and information to follow in due course.
NIHRC staff were out at Omagh Academy today, delivering a workshop focused on human rights.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NIHRC staff were out at Omagh Academy today, delivering a workshop focused on human rights.
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!
Topics covered include the work of the Commission, human rights in sport, the history of human rights and more.
Thanks to the students and staff for the warm welcome!