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Important that we see equality strategies implemented in Northern Ireland "Northern Ireland’s last disability strategy expired in 2017 and there are longstanding calls to improve the protections that disabled people have from discrimination..." equalityni.org/Footer-Links/N…

Good to see this report published. The scale of proposals will take time to digest. More important will be seeing key actions prioritised, refined by consultation, and then implemented.

🆕NI Childcare Survey 2023 published today shows 14% increase in childcare costs & average cost of full-time childcare place is now over £10k. Parents & childcare sector struggling. Read our press release ➡️ bit.ly/3T9NFvj #nichildcaresurvey

Really stark illustration from @EqualityCommNI on all the budget cuts made to funding of services directly related to children and young people in Northern Ireland @NICVA #ImpactofCuts

Analysis @EqualityCommNI shows that while all equality groups are likely to be adversely impacted by budget cuts some groups face increased inequality including children & young people and women including those with disabilities or special educational needs @NICVA #ImpactofCuts

Watch Paul Noonan, Senior Policy Officer, outline the key issues to be raised by disabled people during a meeting today with #UNCRPD Rapporteurs as part of their follow-up to the 2016 Inquiry. #IMNI @NIHRC

An important and constructive meeting with #UNCRPD Rapporteurs, Laverne Jacobs and Rosemary Kayess, who thanked participants for their valuable insight into the challenges currently faced by people with disabilities in Northern Ireland, which included their experience of the impact of austerity and what the expected further government cuts will mean for them. Learn more about our UNCRPD work👇 equalityni.org/uncrpd/

This important research is compounded further when considered alongside the cuts to the Discretionary Support Scheme. (EQIA deadline this Friday) It is important to understand the cumulative risk these restrictions pose to those in need.

🚨 Today we're publishing the 1st report from the #CarerPovertyCommissionNI. Based on data modelling & focus groups with carers , it examines the scale, drivers and impact of carer poverty and how the Assembly can tackle it. 📑 Report: carersuk.org/media/jb0ah2xh… 🧵 Key findings 👇

📢Today @WRC_NI launches research on Women’s Experiences of the Cost-of-Living Crisis based on the experiences of 250 women with @UlsterLawClinic 📄Read the research here: womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk/research/ 🧵Key Findings ⬇️ #CrushedbyCOL

This 🧵from @WRC_NI & @UlsterLawClinic research on the #CostOfLivingCrisis looks at women's ability to socialise & how being unable to go to the gym/meet friends/get a hair cut/afford small treats impacts on mental health/isolation & r/ships bit.ly/44UPleX #CrushedbyCOL

Based on research from Penfold, Belfast Live claimed that NI is one of the least expensive places in the UK for childcare. This isn't accurate. Other regions of the UK also have significant government funded childcare options that aren't available here. factcheckni.org/articles/is-no…

The CLC response to the Executive Office Spending Plan EQIA is now available on our website - childrenslawcentre.org.uk/?mdocs-file=66…

The 'catastrophic consequences' of cuts to education for children and young people in Northern Ireland detailed in new report launched today by researchers from @UlsterUni,@StranCreu, @UniofNewcastle and @QUBelfast. Read more: stran.ac.uk/consequences-o… #NIEducationCuts

'A Fair Start' offers an agreed way forward. This is another sad day for children in NI. Real progress in tackling persistent educational underachievement is being thwarted by persistent lack of funding and persistent political underachievement. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

📢 BELFAST PRIDE FESTIVAL – ACCESSBILITY INFO 🛈 #BelfastPride are committed to making the Festival more inclusive every year & this year is no different. 📧 For all bookings & questions email: access@belfastpride.com

The new migration bill passed by the UK Parliament violates the country’s international human rights and refugee law obligations. High Commissioner for Human Rights @volker_turk and I share grave concerns in this respect. Here is our joint statement👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

We were so glad to be received today by the commission which was an opportunity for our young people to take their campaign of 'Deserve to Play' to the commission for support. This campaign is being funded by @BBCCiN

We have created this video with our colleagues from @NSPCCNI to help young victims or witnesses of crime understand the justice system, know their rights and to highlight the support available to them. Find out more about our services for young people 👉🏻 bit.ly/3HMKFyB

Are you disabled in Northern Ireland? Deaf and Disabled People make up 20%+ of the population, so use your voice and make yourself heard for real change. Register to vote in the 18th May NI Local Council Elections before 28th April. gov.uk/register-to-vo… #LE23 #CripTheVote #Disabled #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityTwitter #MyWayAccess