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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Trailblazing duo return to Stormont to challenge uniform equality legislation in schools
NICCY Youth Panel members Astrid and Rhea will return to Stormont on Wednesday 4 March…
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Ten is Too Young Coalition welcomes tabling of amendment to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 16
The Ten is Too Young Coalition has welcomed the tabling of an amendment to the…
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Commissioner welcomes publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection NI’s report into child criminal exploitation
“I welcome the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland’s important report into child…
Pioneering children’s rights and wellbeing programme starts in Derry & Strabane District
A new partnership between the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Derry and Strabane…
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A turning point for children and young people mental health services revealed in Commissioner’s Office’s latest report
NICCY has published a periodic review that shines a spotlight on the deep‑rooted challenges and…
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