Statement from the Commissioner for Children and Young People: 8 June incident and public disorder
Violence, intimidation and racism has no place in our society, and it is profoundly damaging…
Coalition expresses ‘deep disappointment’ as Equal Protection amendment excluded from Consideration Stage of the Justice Bill.
The Equal Protection Working Group, a coalition of children’s rights organisations, health professional bodies, charities,…
Commissioner’s statement on today’s Post-19 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assembly motion
“I welcome today’s Post-19 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assembly motion. My office and I…
How can babies and non-verbal children communicate their rights through arts and participation?
In this blog, Commissioner Chris Quinn shares how babies and non‑verbal children are still too…
Commissioner's Blog
Commissioner's statement on the Holiday Meals Payment Bill
Commissioner Chris Quinn shares what the Holiday Meals Payment Bill will mean for thousands of…
Statement on decision to cancel special school summer schemes for 2026
Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), has today raised urgent…
"Rights are love expressed as justice" – a message from Commissioner Chris Quinn to parents
Following our recent ‘incorporation conversation, hosted in partnership with Queen’s University Centre for Child Rights,…
Commissioner's Blog
Let's Explore Behaviour launch - offering practical, doable strategies for everyday parenting moments
Commissioner Chris Quinn shares his gratitude for the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP)…
Commissioner's Blog
Commissioner meets Deputy First Minister and Junior Ministers at Stormont
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, met Deputy First Minister…
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