The @nihrc.bsky.social is seeking to commission research on cross-border justice cooperation and human rights. Please share and consider tendering.

The @nihrc.bsky.social is seeking to commission research on cross-border justice cooperation and human rights. Please share and consider tendering.

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...

The research findings are now being presented by the report’s authors, @anuragdeb.bsky.social (@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social), @sylviademars.me (@newcastleuni.bsky.social), @colinmurray.bsky.social (@newcastleuni.bsky.social) and @aoifemod.bsky.social (@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social).

NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick is introducing the research by outlining its analysis of how the EU Withdrawal Agreement and the Windsor Framework operate in practice to ensure the enforcement of, and remedies for breach of Windsor Framework Article 2.

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 hiring! NIHRC invites applications for the post of: Policy and Research Officer (Deputy Principal) (Permanent). Applications close on Wednesday 17th September. For full details and application see: nihrc.org/about-us/car... #vacancy #jobfairy

The NIHRC Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 have been published. Find out more and download the full document here: nihrc.org/publication/...

NIHRC also published a briefing note highlighting key points in the report and outlining the Commission’s recommendations. Thank you to the report authors Dr Ciara Brennan, Dr Mary Dobbs, Alison Hough BL, Dr Orla Kelleher, and Dr Lisa Claire Whitten. Read the note here: nihrc.org/publication/...

Today, NIHRC released a new independent research report, titled ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’. The report examines the relationship between Windsor Framework Article 2 and environmental protections. Read the report: nihrc.org/publication/...

NIHRC Policy and Research Officer Dr Ivanka Antova presents the findings of the NIHRC briefing paper, written to accompany the ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ independent research report. Read more about NIHRC’s recommendations here: nihrc.org/publication/...

The launch of our new independent research report, ‘The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework’ and our accompanying briefing paper is about to begin! Read the research report here: nihrc.org/publication/... Read the NIHRC briefing paper here: nihrc.org/publication/...

Looking forward to the @nihrc.bsky.social launch of The Environment, Human Rights and the Windsor Framework

"They affirmed the importance of the full and timely implementation of the Windsor Framework." Not a statement previously seen in a BIIGC joint communiqué UK governmnt not wasting opportunity to state commitment given importance for development of relations with EU www.gov.uk/government/n...

12/ Reform of Parliament’s scrutiny procedures for delegated legislation would mitigate the concern about Ministers having too much discretion and ensure a proper balance of power between Government and Parliament. See our proposals here: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...

TCD researchers seek input from e-cargo bicycle owners around Ireland Researchers are looking for electric cargo bike and trike owners to fill in a survey which takes approximately 17 minutes to complete. They hope that the answers to their questions can help future policy decisions. The questions…

The NIHRC office will be closed on Monday 17th March for the bank holiday, reopening on Tuesday 18th March.

The NI Sport and Human Rights Forum met this week, to explore the role of sport in ending violence against women and girls. Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...

Have you listened to our latest ‘Shared Goals’ podcast? We sat down with Aoife Mallon to discuss her work on gender budgeting, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at this link: open.spotify.com/episode/53LM... #IWD2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Human Rights Lecture with Dr Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe. If you missed it you can now watch it back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvNc... #AHRL2025

We are hiring! NIHRC invite applications for: 🟣Personal Secretary (Full-time, Permanent) 🟣Paralegal (Full Time, Permanent) For full details, deadlines & application forms see here: nihrc.org/about-us/car...

Join us on Monday 24th February for the live stream of our Annual Human Rights Lecture 2025. The keynote speech will be given by Dr Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (@commissionerhr.bsky.social). Register to watch here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-strea...

This week the Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick attended a very constructive meeting at the Foyle Family Justice Centre with Safeguarding Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social & NIO Minister Fleur Anderson to discuss issues including safeguarding and addressing violence against women & girls.

Thrilled! The Morrigan Blog - a feminist blog that looks at exploring the ways in which gender and sexuality articulate with questions of law and justice - is up and running! Thks @illanwall.bsky.social for the set up! #FeministLegalWork #Feminism #LegalFeminism Pls repost! dflw.ie/how-to-join/

Our 2024 Annual Human Rights Statement contains details highlighting both progress and gaps on a wide range of issues affecting people in Northern Ireland. Read it here: nihrc.org/publication/... 🔴16 Red issues require immediate action 🟡93 Amber issues require action 🟢1 Green – issue resolved

If, like me, you're grappling with all the election bumpf received from candidates in the TCD and NUI Seanad constituencies, this is VERY useful. It presents an overview across a range of issues. It can be really hard to find this information when you're trying to do the research yourself!

ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION: Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and I sat down on Friday to talk about the interview with Jess Phillips, Musk, Badenoch’s response and the issue of child sex abuse and grooming gangs. You can listen here > podfollow.com/electoraldys...

The Education Authority portal for Pre-school applications opens this Friday, 10th January. Link below. From September, our Naíscoil will offer daily 4 hour sessions, 8.45am - 12.45pm, with school meals available, on Montgomery Road in east Belfast. www.eani.org.uk/parents/admi...

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission exists to promote and protect the human rights of everybody in Northern Ireland. Find out more about the work we do: nihrc.org Watch our video below, highlighting how human rights impact everyone, everywhere, everyday. #humanrights #NorthernIreland

This is a significant move for UK institutions towards Bluesky. The UK Parliament has arrived here today! 🦋 Accounts are verified. @houseofcommons.parliament.uk @houseoflords.parliament.uk

Progress on implementation of Windsor Framework arrangements for continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland from 01.01.2025. European Commission conclude UK guarantees provide 'reasonable assurance' that UK-authorised medicines will not be moved into EU. eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...

One of the problems on this site is verification (possible, I know, but requires work from our website developers) so I've put together a starter pack of Belfast Telegraph journalists & columnists, which I'll add to as others join.

What could substantive root and branch reform of the ICRIR look like? Further information and registration here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-could...

Spending the morning at Riddel Hall, QUB for the launch of our (Ulster Uni colleagues Sarah Craig, Claire Lougarre & me) update paper 'EU Developments in Equality & Human Rights' for the Equality Commission NI, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and NI Human Rights Commission

Thanks to all the audience participants, chairs, panellists and organisers at today's launch for 'EU Developments in Equality & Human Rights' !https://www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/ECNI/Publications/Delivering%20Equality/DMU/EU-EqualityHumanRights-BrexitImpactUpdate-Nov2024.pdf

Fair Pay Now! @nipsa #solidarity

Don't threaten me with a good time! #LoveAnElection www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Very interesting judgment in the High Court of South Africa www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAG... Legislative provisions on maternity and parental leave found to be invalid for unfairly discriminating between mothers and fathers / between sets of parents, contrary sections 9 / 10 of the Constitution

New technology

537 people who reported being the victim of domestic abuse were referred by police to the immigration authorities over three years; enforcement action taken against 0 of those people. domesticabusecommissioner.uk/police-repor...

"A national helpline for victims of modern slavery is reporting a steep rise in calls from overseas workers who came to the UK to help plug staffing gaps in the care sector" www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-6715...

The series 2 finale of Loki is some of the best TV I've seen in a long time. 100% recommend. *Please insert your own gif of Tom Huddleston here*

Nothing new or unknown. This is Tory Britain. "Domestic abuse victims are being reported to immigration officials when they turn to the police for help, according to data published by an independent watchdog". www.theguardian.com/society/2023...

Now that threading kind of works on bsky, I’ll pass the time on this bus trip by making a 🧵 of my Jane Austen jokes, starting here. At some point @shrewshrew.bsky.social and I will do Austen adaptation live-skeets here, tagged with #skeetjane. #romancelandia #books 💙📚👀 1/n

Hiya. I'm not ok with trying to find a new social media platform TBH.