Pleased to say that a visit to our Specialist Provision classrooms in Edenderry contributed to this hugely important evaluation. 👇🏼

Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the achievements of women & girls & continue the fight for gender equality. Empowering women means securing a better future for all—including children. Let’s make sure no one is left behind. #IWD2025

Lovely to have attended CalebsCauseNI (Alma White) event last night. Massive congratulations to all of the children and young people who preformed, and brilliant to have met Caleb and his family. Looking forward to meeting Caoimhe Archibald MLA to advise on legislative change.

These figures are mind boggling. Clear and obvious that urgent change is needed: 🏠Homelessness Prevention Legislation 💷 Properly funded Anti Poverty strategy 🇺🇳Incorporation of all child rights into domestic law #ForEveryChildEveryRight

🚨 Join the conversation on children’s rights in NI! 🚨 Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Centre for Children’s Rights & NI Commissioner for Children and Young People are launching a discussion series on incorporating the UNCRC into NI. Speakers incl. @BronaghByrne, @LauraLundyQUB & Bruce Adamson eventbrite.co.uk/e/incorporatio…

Behind every statistic is a shorty. I’ve sought further clarity from NIHE on this data and have requested an urgent meeting with Minister for Communities to discuss child homelessness and poverty. #ForEveryChildEveryRight

First of the ‘Incorporation Conversations’ this am! 🗣️💬 There is clear appetite to collaborate and see real action towards incorporation in NI! 🙌 Great to hear from Bronagh Byrne Bruce Adamson Chris Quinn, Alex & Seren who are keen to kick the journey up a gear! ⚙️

What a fantastic day we had Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Centre for Child Rights and Colleagues from across the children and youth sector. Powerful inputs from Bronagh Byrne and Bruce Adamson - world leaders in children’s rights & incorporation of the UNCRC Let’s harness the momentum!

Magical morning, opening new SPIM at Christ the Redeemer School.

Such an honour to open this beautiful facility. What a wonderful school! Thank you for inviting me and making me feel so welcome. 🌻

Fab day NI Commissioner for Children and Young People #HearOurVoices event! Jam packed with creativity, activity & crucially youth voices on climate justice and child rights! Brilliant that Minister Andrew Muir MLA gave keynote speech & to have John Blair MLA & Robbie Butler MLA here - to listen and take action

Great to hear some good news for children and families today!! ‘Big smiles and belly laughs’ is what we need to hear more of! 😊 Credit to all who have made this happen 👏👏 ⁦Education NI⁩ ⁦Department of Health⁩ ⁦NI Commissioner for Children and Young People⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

Delighted to be Northern Ireland Public Sector Chairs' Forum Leadership and Governance Conference today. #NIGovConf NI Commissioner for Children and Young People

Commissioner Chris Quinn had a catch-up with the newly appointed Chief Executive of Children in NI, Natalie Whelehan ☺️ Natalie was a former colleague at NICCY and continues to be a strong advocate for children's rights.

Was so nice to catch up with ⁦Children in NI⁩ CEO ⁦⁦Natalie Whelehan⁩ last week. Pictured here is ⁦NI Commissioner for Children and Young People⁩ Interim CEO Alex Tennant with Natalie at NICCY HQ.

Our Legal and Investigations department received 312 new complaints and successfully closed 325 cases in the 2023-24 business year. Check out our latest report for more info on how the team have addressed breaches of children’s rights: niccy.org/wp-content/upl… Chris Quinn

Every child deserves access to healthcare without discrimination At the #ENOC Spring Seminar the focus is clear:the right to health is not optional — it’s essential. It’s a cornerstone of children’s rights and a top priority for the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children

The Youth Panel is now presenting a briefing to the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education on the School Uniforms Bill. This will be followed by a briefing at 5:30pm from the Commissioner @chrisNICCY and staff. Read full submissions at shorturl.at/U5l9e Follow hearing here niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/

Ealry start BBC News NI today talking about school attendance. I am really concerned about the lack of support for vulnerable children and families

Third appointment of the morning Really important & insightful report launch by NI Audit Office on Effective audit and risk assurance committees The role of our audit committee is essential in good governance. NI Commissioner for Children and Young People are blessed to have such a committed & talented group