Urgent action needed to combat education cuts
Today’s protests across the UK highlights the dire situation that many young people, parents, caregivers…
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Court grants NI’s children and young people right to be heard in landmark air quality case
The High Court in Belfast has confirmed that the voices of children and young people…
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NICCY welcomes RSE regulations
NICCY welcomes the mandatory requirement for guidance on the delivery of age-appropriate, comprehensive and scientifically…
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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Multi-agency approach needed to combat the abuse and exploitation of young people by criminal gangs
NICCY has long expressed concern that, in the legacy of the conflict, children in communities…
Young People Waiting Longer as Mental Health Services Struggle
Mental Health services for children and young people continue to struggle following the pandemic, meaning…
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Progress on SEN reform “painfully slow and at risk” – Children’s Commissioner
The slow pace of progress in transforming SEN (Special Educational Needs) provision in Northern Ireland…