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NICCY welcomes RSE regulations

NICCY welcomes the mandatory requirement for guidance on the delivery of age-appropriate, comprehensive and scientifically…

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NICCY welcomes RSE regulations

Statement regarding Easter Monday disorder in Derry

Chief Executive of NICCY, Mairead McCafferty, said: “The recent disorder which we have witnessed clearly…

Reflecting on the Past & Hoping for the Future at NICCY

Today marks the 20th anniversary of The Commissioner for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland)…

Homelessness report shows ‘basic minimum’ is not being met to support children, young people and families in Northern Ireland

While most children do live in adequate housing, this report launched today (Thursday), demonstrates that…

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The Commissioner

On Wednesday 1^st March, 2023 we said our farewells to Koulla Yiasouma who served two terms in office as the Commissioner for Children and Young People in Northern Ireland.

The Organisation currently awaits the appointment of the new Commissioner to this vital role in safeguarding and promoting the rights and best interests of our children and young people.

We will update our website and social media platforms once the successful individual has been announced by the Executive Office.

The NICCY office continues to operate as usual throughout this interim period.

Mairead McCafferty

Chief Executive

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The Commissioner’s role is to safeguard and promote the rights and best interests of children and young people.

The Commissioner uses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (sometimes called the UNCRC) to guide their work and the work of their staff.

All of the Commissioner’s work is focused on making sure children and young people have access to these rights in their day-to-day lives, so they have the best opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Complaints Referral form

If you need support or advice from our Legal and Investigations team, please use the form on this page.

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Education inequalities

Learn more about educational inequalities, including background information, how we monitor government in how they are discharging their duty to deliver on children and young people’s right to an education and our work addressing the inequalities that exist.

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Participating with children and young people

Learn more about participation, including background information, how we monitor government in how they are discharging their duty to involve children and young people in decisions that affect them and our work addressing and progressing this.

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