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The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is an independent, statutory organisation set up in 1999 to help protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Northern Ireland.

Today's NI Sport & Human Rights Forum explored disability, sport and human rights, with insightful presentations from th...
20/10/2026

Today's NI Sport & Human Rights Forum explored disability, sport and human rights, with insightful presentations from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission policy team, para-cyclist Christopher Burns and Vision Sports Ireland. The Forum is chaired by Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland.

Presenters shared their personal experiences accessing sport with a disability, the human rights frameworks concerning sport and disability, and the initiatives in place in clubs and organisations to ensure inclusion and non-discrimination for all, regardless of ability.

Vision Sport Ireland presented a Shared Island Sport Report regarding engagement in sport of people who are blind or partially sighted across Northern Ireland and the Border Counties: https://visionsports.ie/shared-island-sport-report/

Thank you to our presenters and all participants for the important discussion.

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a day marked by the UN to recognise the importance of end...
17/10/2026

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a day marked by the UN to recognise the importance of ending poverty to protect human rights and dignity for people worldwide.

Check out the slides below to find out more about the Commission’s work addressing poverty and human rights issues in NI 👇

Over the past few weeks, Commission staff undertook a range of engagement activities with stakeholders and groups to pro...
16/10/2026

Over the past few weeks, Commission staff undertook a range of engagement activities with stakeholders and groups to promote human rights, including:

🟣 Delivered human rights workshops to students at Lumen Christi College and Mount Lourdes Grammar School as part of Good Relations Week. Community Relations Council
🟣 Took part in the Sustainable Development Goals roadshow.
🟣 Attended the All-Party group on Sport and Physical Recreation.
🟣 Attended the European regional consultation with GANHRI and the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change.
🟣 Held a meeting with Homeless Connect, University of Glasgow and Ulster University about the People’s Justice Research Programme on ‘Temporary Accommodation and the Equality and Human Rights Framework: Working with Communities.

16/10/2026

🎧 Have you listened to our latest Shared Goals podcast episode yet?

“So, when we talk about the human rights of older persons, we are really talking about equality before the law. Autonomy, participation, health, housing, social protection, freedom from violence and many, many other rights that belong to every human being throughout life.”

Released to mark the International Day of Older Persons, this episode features Zvezdan Pirtošek, United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, discussing the human rights challenges older people face.

Topics include:

🟣Ageism
🟣Discrimination in healthcare, housing, employment
🟣Autonomy
🟣Loneliness
🟣Digital exclusion
🟣Poverty
🟣Social protection
🟣Violence against older persons

The conversation explores how a human rights-based approach can help address these barriers and enable older persons to claim and exercise their rights; as well as developments on a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QGaW3tENSCd6kldH2s5wV?si=UYffh813TDGBJ5LExKXNIA

You can also find the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

UN Human Rights Council

Our Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, was pleased to speak at the XVII Warsaw Human Rights Seminar, hosted today at...
12/10/2026

Our Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, was pleased to speak at the XVII Warsaw Human Rights Seminar, hosted today at the historic Palace of the Commonwealth in Warsaw.

This year’s seminar focuses on a critical modern challenge: “Justice in the Digital Era: Balancing Innovation, Efficiency and the Right to a Fair Trial under the European Convention on Human Rights”.

🎥 Watch the discussions live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgXJli4b6ek

How does the Commission help protect human rights?One way is through our publications.We publish submissions, briefing p...
12/10/2026

How does the Commission help protect human rights?

One way is through our publications.

We publish submissions, briefing papers, research and consultation responses to share our expert advice on human rights issues.

By making our advice publicly available, we help inform debate and decision-making across government, legislatures and public authorities, with the aim of strengthening human rights protections in Northern Ireland.

📱 Scan the QR code below to explore our publications, or visit https://nihrc.org/publications

09/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day.

A human rights-based approach to mental health means recognising the dignity, equality and rights of everyone, and working to ensure people can access the support and services they need.

In this video, we’re highlighting an example of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s policy work on mental health and our role in promoting and protecting human rights across Northern Ireland.

To find out more about our policy work visit: https://nihrc.org/

This week, we launched the Frontier Workers Case Studies Resource. This resource aims to helps navigate the complex land...
09/10/2026

This week, we launched the Frontier Workers Case Studies Resource.

This resource aims to helps navigate the complex landscape of rights for frontier workers and their families after the UK’s exit from the EU and is comprised of six case studies based on common situations frontier workers and their families find themselves in.

Want to know more? Visit https://nihrc.org/our-work/brexit/frontier-workers-case-studies to learn about frontier workers and their rights.

Read our press statement here: https://nihrc.org/news/detail/frontier-workers-case-studies-launched-to-support-cross-border-workers-and-families

Border People Newcastle University University of York Community Advice Newry, Mourne & Down Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

08/10/2026

In the latest episode of our ‘Rights at the Finish line’ podcast, we spoke to Jim Donnelly, Joint Chief Executive at Active Communities Network-Belfast (ACN). ACN is a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum.

ACN is a community and youth organisation, created 20 years ago to tackle inequality, inspire change and create opportunities. They use sport in their activities to help disadvantaged young people develop skills and be part of support networks, which then extends to their families and communities.

Our discussion with Jim about his work and the link between sport and human rights highlights how access to and participation in sport can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Jim also speaks about his own journey with sport and the importance of human rights for everyone, regardless of their background.

Listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hUOQRrrmYxdzZgL0wWVrF?si=7bc3bb871f2f4e82

Today, we’re launching the Frontier Workers Case Studies Resource. Join us to learn more about frontier workers and thei...
07/10/2026

Today, we’re launching the Frontier Workers Case Studies Resource.

Join us to learn more about frontier workers and their rights: https://youtube.com/live/4Z-rsFB3FaM

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