Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick welcomed the opportunity to speak with The Prince of Wales today at the launch of #Homewards tour.
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Protecting and promoting the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.
- “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
00:00 - 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.org/news/detail/no… @NIHRC
- 🆕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: bit.ly/3idGBJT
- 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: nihrc.org/news/detail/no…
- 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: bit.ly/3shAnfC
- .@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: nihrc.org/news/detail/ni…
- 📣We are hiring! 🟣Administrative Officer (Fixed-term, Full-time until 31 March 2023) For more details & to apply: nihrc.org/about-us/caree… ⏰Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 31st January 2022 @NIHRC #jobfairy #wearehiring #job
- 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: bit.ly/3DhINce Fill in our short questionnaire: nihrc.org/strategic-plan…
- 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: tinyurl.com/49dtppw8
- .@NIHRC has settled a case against the NI Office on behalf of Máiría Cahill bit.ly/36cr8Vv @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.
- 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
- Delighted to be attending @belfastpride this afternoon. Come and see us at our stall at the Big Fish, Donegall Quay. #BelfastPride
- 'Mairia Cahill wins legal battle to challenge law requiring local election candidates to publish home addresses' @qnewsdesk goqradio.com/news/q-radio-l…