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Welcome to 'Here's the thing..." - The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland's blog


Here you will find reflections and comment on issues relating to equality and good relations by contributors from the Equality Commission for NI.

 
Advancing Equality for children and young people with SEND

Advancing Equality for children and young people
Blog by Dr. Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI






 

Posted on 17 Apr 2025 by David Vance
Ending unjustifiable age discrimination in Northern Ireland

Kathryn Barr
Blog by Kathryn Barr, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI






 

Posted on 15 Apr 2025 by David Vance
A new chapter for racial equality in Northern Ireland?

Racial Equality Week
Blog by Paul Noonan, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI






 

Posted on 03 Feb 2025 by David Vance
Tips for an enjoyable Christmas work party for everyone


Blog by Alden Henderson, Director of Advice and Compliance, Equality Commission NI

Posted on 13 Dec 2024 by Frances Fleming
Change is needed to address inequalities in housing

Homelessness Awareness Week 2024
Blog by Dr. Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI






 

Posted on 04 Dec 2024 by David Vance
Tackling prejudice-based bullying in education


Blog by Dr. Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI

Posted on 15 Nov 2024 by Chris Jenkins
Public attitudes and awareness of rights after Brexit


Blog by Martina McAuley, Research Officer, Equality Commission NI

Posted on 15 Nov 2024 by
End hate crime in Northern Ireland

Broken window with grafitti

“There can be no excuse for the blatant racism and criminal acts on our streets…. As a society, we have an obligation to protect those who have come to seek refuge, work and contribute to our society. They should be able to live their lives without fear of attack”, Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, August 2024

Posted on 11 Oct 2024 by
The need for better protections this International Day of Older Persons

International Day of Older People
Blog by Kathryn Barr, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI

Posted on 01 Oct 2024 by Mark Soult
Advancing Equality and The Children’s Services Co-operation Act


Blog by Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, Equality Commission NI

Posted on 13 Sep 2024 by Chris Jenkins
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