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The Chronicle: ‘Ulster-Scots community set to be recognised as ‘national minority’ group’
Ulster-Scots community set to be recognised as ‘national minority’ group The Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has said that the decision by the UK government to formally…
02 Dec 2020Chief Commissioner comments on Finucane
Chief Commissioner comments on Finucane Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Les Allamby commented: “It is deeply concerning that yesterday’s decision by the Secretary…
01 Dec 2020Human rights examined by St Malachy’s College pupils
Human rights examined by St Malachy’s College pupils Pupils at St Malachy’s College have explored human rights and the work of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) during a virtual…
30 Nov 2020Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission/Transitional Justice Institute Dissertation Prize
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission/Transitional Justice Institute Dissertation Prize This year’s Transitional Justice Institute / Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) Dissertation Prize…
19 Nov 2020What are the implications of the Internal Market Bill for human rights?
What are the implications of the Internal Market Bill for human rights? Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) writing in the November 2020 issue of CAJ’s Just…
18 Nov 2020Work of the Human Rights Commission explored at Abbey CBS
Work of the Human Rights Commission explored at Abbey CBS The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has presented to students at the Abbey CBS as part of its educational engagement. NIHRC spoke…
11 Nov 2020Sport & Human Rights Forum hosts webinar on impact of Covid on children’s access to sport
Sport & Human Rights Forum hosts webinar on impact of Covid-19 on children’s access to sport The Northern Ireland Sport & Human Rights Forum hosted a special webinar on the impact of Covid-19…
10 Nov 2020The UK Internal Market Bill Must Address Human Rights and Equality Concerns
The UK Internal Market Bill Must Address Human Rights and Equality Concerns Joint Statement from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI)…
14 Oct 2020Business & Human Rights Forum welcomes UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
Business & Human Rights Forum welcomes UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner The Northern Ireland Business and Human Rights Forum will welcome UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara…
13 Oct 2020Human Rights Commission puts climate at centre of Culture Night celebrations
Human Rights Commission puts climate at centre of Culture Night celebrations The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission participated in Culture Night Belfast this year, with a premiere of its short film,…
28 Sep 2020Appointment of new Human Rights Commissioners
Appointment of new Human Rights Commissioners The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission today welcomes the announcement of six new part time Commissioners by the Secretary of State The Rt. Hon Brandon…
01 Sep 2020NIHRC thanks current Commissioners as term ends
NIHRC thanks current Commissioners as term ends The Human Rights Commission has paid tribute to the work of its current part-time Commissioners as their term draws to a close. Chief Commissioner Les Allamby…
26 Aug 2020Joint Committee: It’s time to address our immigration laws
Joint Committee: It’s time to address our immigration laws A version of this Joint Committee comment has been published in the Belfast Telegraph. This week the Home Office has amended its immigration…
24 Aug 2020Northern Ireland NHRI: How we’re responding to COVID-19 in a post-conflict society
Northern Ireland NHRI: How we’re responding to COVID-19 in a post-conflict society Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner for the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission writes a guest post on the ENNHRI blog.…
24 Aug 2020What are the implications of a contact tracing app for rights and privacy?
What are the implications of a contact tracing app for rights and privacy? Les Allamby, Chief Commissioner, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) writes in the June edition of CAJ’s Just…
24 Aug 2020Commission Welcomes Government Commitment to Cohabiting Couples with Children
Commission Welcomes Government Commitment to Cohabiting Couples with Children The Human Rights Commission welcomes the recent announcement made by the UK Government to extend the entitlements to widowed…
03 Aug 2020Human Rights Commission Supports PRIDE 2020
Human Rights Commission Supports PRIDE 2020 The Human Rights Commission welcomes the opportunity to support this year’s Belfast Pride Festival celebrations. The Commission is delighted to be participating…
30 Jul 2020Commission welcomes report findings into pelvic mesh implants
Commission welcomes report findings into pelvic mesh implants The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) welcomes the publication of the “First Do No Harm” report by the Independent Medicines…
16 Jul 2020Commission marks success of Boardroom Apprentice partnership
Commission marks success of Boardroom Apprentice partnership The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is celebrating its first year of partnering with the Boardroom Apprentice. In September last year,…
29 Jun 2020Why coronavirus tracing app needs privacy safeguards
Why coronavirus tracing app needs privacy safeguards In December 2016, Professor Joe Cannataci the UN Special Rapporteur for privacy in a digital age spoke at the launch of the Commission’s annual statement…
27 May 2020