21 January 2026
Reflections on the 2025 Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival “For me, the real impact of the NIHRF is how it bridges academic thought, public debate and lived experience. It shows how learning, creative activism and diverse voices can intersect in meaningful and powerful ways.” – Maya Thakker From the 7th – 13th December 2025, Belfast […]
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19 January 2026
We are currently hiring for a Human Rights Advocacy and Research Officer to join our team. Job Title: Human Rights Advocacy & Research Officer Location: Belfast (hybrid options available) Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week Contract: 18‑month fixed term from March/April 2026 (extension subject to funding) Salary Scale: £34,434 – £36,363 (NJC SO1) Pension: 8% […]
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02 December 2025
Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival: A Week of Ideas, Art, and Action The Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival (NIHRF) returns from 7th to 13th December, offering a unique opportunity for people across Northern Ireland to immerse themselves in conversations about rights, equality, and justice. The festival is a vibrant programme of art, music, film, and […]
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03 November 2025
Standing Together for Human Rights: Consortium Joins 300 Organisations in Defending the ECHR To mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) on the 4th November 2025, the Consortium has proudly joined nearly 300 organisations and charities from across the UK in signing a powerful joint statement affirming our collective commitment […]
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09 September 2025
The launch of the new Partnership Agreement between government and the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland offers a timely and much-needed opportunity to reset how these two groups work together. The Agreement sets out the shared values that are supposed to shape that relationship moving forward. Accountability Active Participation Social Justice Independence Collaboration Sustainability […]
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07 September 2025
The Human Rights Consortium and its member organisations have firmly and unequivocally opposed recent proposals by Policy Exchange and Reform UK to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). These proposals are not just legally reckless, they are politically incendiary. They represent a direct assault on the foundations of the Belfast/Good […]
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21 July 2025
The Human Rights Consortium has denounced proposals by Suella Braverman MP and Baroness Arlene Foster which call for the UK to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and repeal the Human Rights Act (HRA). The Consortium has labelled the proposals “legally and morally flawed, politically reckless and constitutionally dangerous.” A Direct Threat […]
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19 May 2025
The Human Rights Consortium are now offering specific training on Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. The training is designed specifically for civil society groups in Northern Ireland to provide comprehensive guidance on the implications of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework, an essential component of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, safeguards human […]
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14 March 2025
The Human Rights Consortium (HRC) has made a submission to the Department for Communities’ consultation on The Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations and called for progress on the Gender Pay gap to keep pace with EU developments in this field in line with current duties under the Windsor Framework. As a coalition dedicated to promoting […]
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05 March 2025
The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government, urging the adoption of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. In its concluding observations on the seventh periodic report of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social […]
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