Join us on Thursday 26th February from 4pm - 6pm for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2026. The keynote speech will be given by Sir Tim Eicke KCMG KC, former Judge elected in respect of the United Kingdom on the European Court of Human Rights.

Yesterday, NIHRC staff led a workshop with Mencap Heroes students at St Gerard's School. The young people learned about human rights, the work of the Commission, sports and human rights, and more. Thank you to Mencap and St Gerard's for having us, and to the students for their great questions!

NIHRC staff were delighted to lead a workshop with Mencap Heroes students at Longstone School. The young people talked about their human rights, including the right to education, health and security. Thanks to Mencap Heroes and Longstone for inviting us out!

NIHRC staff led 3 interactive workshops with Year 10 students in St Louise's Comprehensive College today. Pupils learned about the Commission, what our fundamental human rights are, and how human rights relate to business and sport. Thank you to St Louise's Comprehensive College for having us!

This afternoon, Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is giving evidence to the Human Rights (Joint Committee) at Westminster. The session will focus on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. Watch live from 2.15pm: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Today, the Independent Mechanism for NI (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disability in Northern Ireland. The @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social provided updates on work they are doing in this area.

NIHRC staff delivered an interactive workshop yesterday at North West Regional College, with BTEC Uniform Protective Services students. Participants learned about the work of the Commission and discussed the importance of human rights. Thanks to the students and to NWRC for having us!

The NIHRC website will be unavailable today, Wednesday 14 January, 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].

Our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement contains details on many human rights issues affecting Northern Ireland. Read it here: nihrc.org/publication/... 🔴14 Red - issues require immediate action 🟡96 Amber - issues require action 🟢0 Green – issues resolved

The NIHRC office will be closed from 24 - 26 December 2025, and 1 January 2026.

We are seeking expressions of interest for two upcoming projects on our rights after Brexit work: • Research examining ‘human rights and criminal justice co-operation on the island of Ireland after Brexit’. • Development of ‘Training Resources on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework’.

Today is International Migrants Day, which is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the contributions of migrants to our society. The theme for 2025 is: My Great Story: Cultures and Development. Read more about this day here: www.un.org/en/observanc...

We were delighted to welcome Professor Amy Maguire from the School of Law and Justice at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and visiting scholar at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, to the NIHRC office today. Amy discussed the landscape and shared insights about human rights in Australia.

The launch event for our research, “Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies” has started with a welcome from Dr David Russell, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

We’re at the Europa Hotel for the launch of our research report, “Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies”. You can read the full research report here: nihrc.org/publication/...

The @nihrc.bsky.social are today launching a major new report, by @anuragdeb.bsky.social, @sylviademars.me, @aoifemod.bsky.social, Eleni Frantziou and me, on the novel arrangements for remedying breaches of the UK's obligations for rights and equality in NI under Art 2 WF: nihrc.org/assets/uploa...

Our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement contains details on many human rights issues affecting Northern Ireland. Read it here: nihrc.org/publication/... 🔴14 Red - issues require immediate action 🟡96 Amber - issues require action 🟢0 Green – issue resolved #AS2025

We are launching our new independent research report ‘Windsor Framework Article 2: Enforcement and Remedies'. The event will take place on Tuesday 16 December, from 11am - 12.30pm. Sign up here for online attendance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../research....

NIHRC was delighted to attend and share our work at the 'Reasonable Adjustments Better Futures' event yesterday in Black Mountain Shared Space, hosted by @equalitycommni.bsky.social, Belfast Business Promise and the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment (NIUSE).

NIHRC staff recently led four workshops with Year 8s at Regent House Grammar School. The workshops focused on the background of human rights and why they are still important today, as well as discussing which rights could be affected in different scenarios. Thanks to Regent for the warm welcome!

📍Belfast We are honoured to be invited by @nihrc.bsky.social to bring our Dreams of Peace & Freedom to Belfast to close NIHRF in the week of #InternationalHumanRightsDay. ECHR was a central pillar of the Northern Ireland peace process and a key protection of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

To mark Human Rights Day 2025, the NIHRC has published our Mid-Term Report in the 4th cycle of the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom. You can read our full submission and a summary of our recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...

Today, as we mark Human Rights Day 2025, Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick highlights the protections guaranteed by human rights. Read the address from the Annual Statement launch here: nihrc.org/news/detail/... Read the Annual Statement 2025 here: nihrc.org/publication/... #HumanRightsDay

Yesterday, we launched the Annual Human Rights Statement 2025. Read the statement from our Chief Commissioner, Alyson Kilpatrick, here: nihrc.org/news/detail/... #AS2025

Yesterday, we launched our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement - read it here: nihrc.org/publication/... A big thank you to our keynote speaker, Lord Anderson of Ipswich, for his thought-provoking address. You can watch the recording of the event here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0oG... #AS2025

Our 2025 Annual Statement contains details highlighting both progress and gaps on a wide range of issues affecting people in Northern Ireland. Read it here: lnkd.in/dW3N-Wp7 🔴 14 Red issues require immediate action 🟠 96 Amber issues require action 🟢 0 Green issues resolved #AS2025

Today we are delighted to launch our 2025 Annual Human Rights Statement, detailing the progress on human rights in NI in the last year, at the Long Gallery in Stormont Parliament Buildings. Watch live here: www.youtube.com/live/NLD3sMI... #AS2025

Next Saturday at the invitation of @nihrc.bsky.social we are delighted to be bringing our song cycle Dreams of Peace & Freedom to Belfast to close Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival #ECHR75 📍Black Box Theatre 🗓️ 13th December 2025 ⌚19:30 Book tickets 🎟️⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/human...

Register now! The NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement 2025 Launch is taking place on Monday 8 December from 12.30pm - 2pm. 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 Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick was in Tbilisi, Georgia this week for the GANHRI Bureau Meeting in her capacity as Secretary of @ganhri.bsky.social. The Bureau reviewed progress on the GANHRI Strategic Plan and set priorities for strengthening national human rights institutions globally.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme focuses on fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress. Disability inclusion encompasses all aspects of social, economic, cultural, and political life. Read more here: www.un.org/en/observanc...

Today is International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. This day is a reminder that forced labour is still present today and must be addressed and tackled on a global scale. Learn more about this day here: www.un.org/en/observanc...

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...

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!

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.

1/2 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/...

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!

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/...

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

Yesterday, NIHRC presented to the Health Committee, to give evidence on the Adult Protection Bill. 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!

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.

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.