In this International Youth Day episode of the Shared Goals podcast, we speak with Sarah and Ronan, members of the NICCY Youth Panel, about their inspiring work to combat climate change. From what first motivated them to become activists, to how their involvement with NICCY has empowered them to make a difference, Sarah and Ronan talk about the human rights impacts of climate change, the importance of education, and how they integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into their work. They also highlight practical ways young people can get involved – whether it's taking action in local communities and schools or engaging with wider organisations and advocacy networks. Tune in for an honest, hopeful, and energising conversation about youth leadership, climate justice, and how everyone has a role to play in building a better future! Find out more about the NICCY Youth Panel through the following link. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
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Gender budgeting
This opening episode of the second season of our Shared Goals podcast coincides with International Women’s Day and features an interview with Aoife Mallon, Research and Engagement Associate at the University of Ulster.Focusing on the topic of gender budgeting, Aoife explains the concept including how it is being used in different countries and how it could be utilised in a Northern Irish context to promote gender equality. The podcast explores the challenges and advantages of using this approach to organise public finances, and how it could benefit human rights to adopt it in Northern Ireland.Aoife addresses how gender budgeting fits into a human rights framework, and tackles misconceptions and myths around the concept, highlighting how it can address structural inequalities and ultimately benefit all in society.Find out more about gender budgeting and the work of the ARK project at Ulster University: Gender Budgeting | ARK - Access Research KnowledgeDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
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Disability and human rights
James Martin MBE and Mencap talk disability and human rights on our Shared Goals podcast.
This episode features an interview with Mencap NI ambassador, award-winning actor and barista James Martin MBE alongside Mencap NI’s Senior Marketing, Communications and Influencing Lead, Karen Gilgunn.
It explores a wide range of topics around the theme of disability and human rights, including the power of sports, drama and music to help persons with disabilities fulfil their right to participate fully in society.
James highlights his own journey with Mencap from young service user to award-winning actor and how he is now helping others in his role as an ambassador, while Karen outlines the steps being taken to make our communities more inclusive and concerns about the
impact of funding cuts.
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Gender-based violence and women’s rights in NI
This episode of Shared Goals is released to mark the UN
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The episode features an interview with Marie Brown, CEO of Foyle Women’s Aid and the Foyle Family Justice Centre, who has successfully led key developments and a wide range of projects supporting women, children and young people who are victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across the Foyle area.
*Trigger warning*
During the interview Ms Brown discusses the causes of
violence against women, the impact of recent measures designed to tackle violence against women, and the support available for women and their families
who have experienced abuse.
If you have been affected by issues discussed on this
episode please see a list of organisations below for support and information.
Women’s Aid Federation - Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland (womensaidni.org)
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
HereNI - HERe NI - A place for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
Men’s Advisory Project NI - MAPNI - Men's Advisory Project - Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Nexus NI - Home - Nexus NI
Rainbow - Home - rainbow (rainbow-project.org)
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Poverty and human rights
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has launched the third episode in its new podcast series ‘Shared Goals.’ This episode explores the topic of poverty and human rights and marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Staff from the Commission are joined in discussion by Jonny Currie, NI Network Lead at the Trussell Trust.
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission brings you a new series of our Shared Goals podcast shining the spotlight on current human rights issues here in Northern Ireland. Human rights touch on every aspect of life. From health, to housing, to child protection, climate change, gender equality, and rights of persons with disabilities amongst many others. In this series staff from the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission shall be interviewing diverse voices including academics, practitioners, and activists who are championing human rights, and to highlight current human rights issues.
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