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Corporal Punishment of Children - United Call to Support Equal Protection for Children in NI
Corporal Punishment of Children - United Call to Support Equal Protection for Children in Northern Ireland Ending physical punishment of children and meeting international human rights standards is being…
29 May 2019 -
North-South Joint Committee meets at Stormont
North-South Joint Committee meets at Stormont The Joint Committee of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has met at Stormont today. Established…
22 May 2019 -
Chief Commissioner speaks at FLAC Access to Justice Conference
Chief Commissioner speaks at FLAC Access to Justice Conference Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner Les Allamby spoke at the FLAC Access to Justice conference on our litigants…
17 May 2019 -
Opening statement to the Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU
Chief Commissioner Les Allamby provided an opening statement to the Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU Introduction The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (the Commission)…
08 May 2019Concerns raised with United Nations Committee Against Torture
Concerns raised with United Nations Committee Against Torture The Human Rights Commission has made a number of recommendations relating to conflict-related deaths and legacy issues to the UN Committee…
08 May 2019Human Rights Commission visits Sacred Heart Grammar School
Human Rights Commission visits Sacred Heart Grammar School The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited Sacred Heart Grammar School as part of their educational engagement pilot. The…
01 May 2019NI’s major sports bodies adopt human rights declaration
NI’s major sports bodies adopt human rights declaration Five of Northern Ireland’s major sports bodies have signed up to a new Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, which was launched on Monday (29th).…
30 Apr 2019“Standing up for human rights in an uncertain global environment”
“Standing up for human rights in an uncertain global environment” The UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore will give the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s Annual Human…
29 Apr 2019UK Government must reform N.I “Abortion law” without any further delay
UK Government must reform N.I “Abortion law” without any further delay The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has responded to the Women and Equalities Committee report released today on “Abortion…
25 Apr 2019Human Rights Commission comments on the death of Lyra McKee
Human Rights Commission comments on the death of Lyra McKee Chief Commissioner Les Allamby commented: “The Human Rights Commission is deeply saddened by the recent death of Lyra McKee. Freedom of the…
20 Apr 2019Reappointment of Les Allamby as Chief Commissioner
The Secretary of State, Karen Bradley MP, has confirmed the reappointment of Les Allamby as the Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission for a further two years until 1 September…
10 Apr 2019Human Rights Committee seeks public views in cross-border visit
Human Rights Committee seeks public views in cross-border visit The human rights and equality impacts of Brexit on people and bodies operating across the border will be heard today in Armagh as the Joint…
26 Mar 2019Chief Commissioner welcomes Supreme Court Finucane judgment
Chief Commissioner welcomes Supreme Court Finucane judgment Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Les Allamby commented: “We welcome todays Supreme Court judgment that there…
27 Feb 2019NI Termination of Pregnancy laws remain key concern as UK undergoes CEDAW examination
NI Termination of Pregnancy laws remain key concern as UK undergoes CEDAW examination The Human Rights Commission has again highlighted the need for reform of NI laws on termination of pregnancy as the…
26 Feb 2019Human Rights Commission speak to students at Priory Integrated College
Human Rights Commission speak to students at Priory Integrated College The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited Priory Integrated College in Holywood as part of its educational…
25 Feb 2019NI Human Rights Commission visit Coláiste Feirste
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has visited Coláiste Feirste as part of their educational engagement pilot. The NIHRC spoke to Year 12 pupils looking at human rights as part of their…
12 Feb 2019Human Rights Commission supports Sarah Ewart case
Human Rights Commission supports Sarah Ewart case The Human Rights Commission will today (30 January 2019) intervene in the Sarah Ewart case. Sarah Ewart has been granted leave to judicially review Northern…
07 Feb 2019Human Rights guidance in Public Procurement launched
Human Rights Guidance in Public Procurement launched Taking a human rights-based approach to procurement helps to prevent human rights violations locally, and across the world. That is the message of new…
29 Jan 2019Joint Committee appears before Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality
Oireachtas Committee told of “Significant Gaps” in Human Rights and Equality Protections under Withdrawal Agreement 23rd January 2019 – The Joint Committee of the Irish Human Rights and Equality…
23 Jan 2019Human Rights Commission secures settlement in DNA fingerprint retention case
Human Rights Commission secures settlement in DNA fingerprint retention case The Human Rights Commission has settled a case on DNA Retention taken against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).…
09 Jan 2019