Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
@nichildcom.bsky.social
Championing the rights of children and young people. Advocating for their voices to be heard and their futures to be protected.
Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social and #TeamNICCY support this year's #Antibullyingweek.
Chris shares how schools and the Department of Education can use their 'Power for Good' to address bullying 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Read Chris's statement here: www.niccy.org/news/anti-bu....
Chris shares how schools and the Department of Education can use their 'Power for Good' to address bullying 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Read Chris's statement here: www.niccy.org/news/anti-bu....
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social and #TeamNICCY support this year's #Antibullyingweek.
Chris shares how schools and the Department of Education can use their 'Power for Good' to address bullying 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Read Chris's statement here: www.niccy.org/news/anti-bu....
Chris shares how schools and the Department of Education can use their 'Power for Good' to address bullying 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Read Chris's statement here: www.niccy.org/news/anti-bu....
Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Watch Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social share his thoughts on the need for solidarity to #EndPoverty.
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Watch Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social share his thoughts on the need for solidarity to #EndPoverty.
Join the NICCY Youth Panel and @voypic.bsky.social
Young Reps as they discuss health and social care reform at the @nhsconfed.org NICON25 conference, chaired by Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Supported by Public Health Agency NI and the Department of Health💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Young Reps as they discuss health and social care reform at the @nhsconfed.org NICON25 conference, chaired by Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Supported by Public Health Agency NI and the Department of Health💙🩷🧡💚❤️
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Join the NICCY Youth Panel and @voypic.bsky.social
Young Reps as they discuss health and social care reform at the @nhsconfed.org NICON25 conference, chaired by Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Supported by Public Health Agency NI and the Department of Health💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Young Reps as they discuss health and social care reform at the @nhsconfed.org NICON25 conference, chaired by Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Supported by Public Health Agency NI and the Department of Health💙🩷🧡💚❤️
We are supporting this year’s World Dyslexia Day to raise awareness of the unique ways that people learn and understand reading and literacy.
Always be #UniquelyYou - You are special. You are distinctive. You are exceptional 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
#EDADyslexiaday.
@chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Always be #UniquelyYou - You are special. You are distinctive. You are exceptional 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
#EDADyslexiaday.
@chrisniccy.bsky.social.
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We are supporting this year’s World Dyslexia Day to raise awareness of the unique ways that people learn and understand reading and literacy.
Always be #UniquelyYou - You are special. You are distinctive. You are exceptional 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
#EDADyslexiaday.
@chrisniccy.bsky.social.
Always be #UniquelyYou - You are special. You are distinctive. You are exceptional 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
#EDADyslexiaday.
@chrisniccy.bsky.social.
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“Children’s rights were violated.”
As Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry opens today, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) says the voices of children must finally be heard.
(@nichildcom.bsky.social)
Read more below.
As Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry opens today, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) says the voices of children must finally be heard.
(@nichildcom.bsky.social)
Read more below.
“Children’s rights were violated”: NI Commissioner speaks as Covid Inquiry Module 8 opens today
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has opened Module 8, examining the pandemic’s impact on children and young people. NICCY will ensure children’s voices and rights are heard during the hearings.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“Children’s rights were violated.”
As Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry opens today, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) says the voices of children must finally be heard.
(@nichildcom.bsky.social)
Read more below.
As Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry opens today, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) says the voices of children must finally be heard.
(@nichildcom.bsky.social)
Read more below.
Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast 🙌
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
🤝 Today we met with colleagues from @nichildcom.bsky.social to share ideas, strengthen ties and discuss our shared goal of incorporating the UNCRC into Irish law.
👉 Learn more: OCO.ie
👉 Learn more: OCO.ie
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast 🙌
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
🚨Breaking News🚨Commissioner Chris Quinn has been elected as Secretary for the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).
NICCY can also confirm that they will be the hosts of next year’s European Network of Youth Advisors conference 🙌
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/enoc-20...
NICCY can also confirm that they will be the hosts of next year’s European Network of Youth Advisors conference 🙌
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/enoc-20...
September 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🚨Breaking News🚨Commissioner Chris Quinn has been elected as Secretary for the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).
NICCY can also confirm that they will be the hosts of next year’s European Network of Youth Advisors conference 🙌
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/enoc-20...
NICCY can also confirm that they will be the hosts of next year’s European Network of Youth Advisors conference 🙌
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/enoc-20...
As schools and health centres begin this year’s flu vaccine programme, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social reflects on the significance of upholding a child’s right to health in the context of preventive healthcare.
Read Commissioner Chris’s views on vaccinations: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-s....
Read Commissioner Chris’s views on vaccinations: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-s....
September 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As schools and health centres begin this year’s flu vaccine programme, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social reflects on the significance of upholding a child’s right to health in the context of preventive healthcare.
Read Commissioner Chris’s views on vaccinations: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-s....
Read Commissioner Chris’s views on vaccinations: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-s....
To coincide with #WSPD2025 this week, Commissioner
@chrisniccy.bsky.social confirmed that NICCY is undertaking a new review of youth mental health services, which will be published Autumn 2025 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-u...
@chrisniccy.bsky.social confirmed that NICCY is undertaking a new review of youth mental health services, which will be published Autumn 2025 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-u...
September 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
To coincide with #WSPD2025 this week, Commissioner
@chrisniccy.bsky.social confirmed that NICCY is undertaking a new review of youth mental health services, which will be published Autumn 2025 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-u...
@chrisniccy.bsky.social confirmed that NICCY is undertaking a new review of youth mental health services, which will be published Autumn 2025 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Find out more here: www.niccy.org/news/niccy-u...
Do you know that NICCY has superpowers?
These are linked to the Paris Principles, the global “gold standard” for national human rights institutions, including Independent Children’s Rights Institutions (ICRIs), such as NICCY💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Visit - www.niccy.org/paris-principles for more information.
These are linked to the Paris Principles, the global “gold standard” for national human rights institutions, including Independent Children’s Rights Institutions (ICRIs), such as NICCY💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Visit - www.niccy.org/paris-principles for more information.
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Do you know that NICCY has superpowers?
These are linked to the Paris Principles, the global “gold standard” for national human rights institutions, including Independent Children’s Rights Institutions (ICRIs), such as NICCY💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Visit - www.niccy.org/paris-principles for more information.
These are linked to the Paris Principles, the global “gold standard” for national human rights institutions, including Independent Children’s Rights Institutions (ICRIs), such as NICCY💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Visit - www.niccy.org/paris-principles for more information.
To mark #youthday2025, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social shares his views on the strength of young people and how they can make a positive impact on society worldwide🌍
Read Chris’s full statement here - www.niccy.org/news/childre...
@nihrc.bsky.social
Read Chris’s full statement here - www.niccy.org/news/childre...
@nihrc.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To mark #youthday2025, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social shares his views on the strength of young people and how they can make a positive impact on society worldwide🌍
Read Chris’s full statement here - www.niccy.org/news/childre...
@nihrc.bsky.social
Read Chris’s full statement here - www.niccy.org/news/childre...
@nihrc.bsky.social
Happy International Youth Day 2025! ✌️🌍
This year, NICCY are celebrating the local actions of young people who promote and protect children’s rights.
Watch NICCY Youth Panel members, Grainne, Donnacha, and Síofra share why young people’s voices and actions need to be heard. #YouthDay2025.
This year, NICCY are celebrating the local actions of young people who promote and protect children’s rights.
Watch NICCY Youth Panel members, Grainne, Donnacha, and Síofra share why young people’s voices and actions need to be heard. #YouthDay2025.
August 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Happy International Youth Day 2025! ✌️🌍
This year, NICCY are celebrating the local actions of young people who promote and protect children’s rights.
Watch NICCY Youth Panel members, Grainne, Donnacha, and Síofra share why young people’s voices and actions need to be heard. #YouthDay2025.
This year, NICCY are celebrating the local actions of young people who promote and protect children’s rights.
Watch NICCY Youth Panel members, Grainne, Donnacha, and Síofra share why young people’s voices and actions need to be heard. #YouthDay2025.
Happy #Playday2025 🤗 Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social and #TeamNICCY support Playboard NI's call for government and local authorities to invest in spaces for play as a fundamental right for children.
Read Chris's views on the right to play - www.niccy.org/news/playday...
#SpacesForPlay.
Read Chris's views on the right to play - www.niccy.org/news/playday...
#SpacesForPlay.
August 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Happy #Playday2025 🤗 Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social and #TeamNICCY support Playboard NI's call for government and local authorities to invest in spaces for play as a fundamental right for children.
Read Chris's views on the right to play - www.niccy.org/news/playday...
#SpacesForPlay.
Read Chris's views on the right to play - www.niccy.org/news/playday...
#SpacesForPlay.
Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social welcomes the publication of the @daera-ni.gov.uk draft Climate Action Plan, which is open for public consultation.
Read Chris's full statement on our website - niccy.org/news/stateme...
#generalcomment26.
Read Chris's full statement on our website - niccy.org/news/stateme...
#generalcomment26.
June 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social welcomes the publication of the @daera-ni.gov.uk draft Climate Action Plan, which is open for public consultation.
Read Chris's full statement on our website - niccy.org/news/stateme...
#generalcomment26.
Read Chris's full statement on our website - niccy.org/news/stateme...
#generalcomment26.
Read Commissioner Chris Quinn's full statement, which calls for changes to the draft anti-poverty strategy.
The strategy is currently available for public consultation on the Department for Communities website until 19 September.
www.niccy.org/news/commiss...
The strategy is currently available for public consultation on the Department for Communities website until 19 September.
www.niccy.org/news/commiss...
June 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Read Commissioner Chris Quinn's full statement, which calls for changes to the draft anti-poverty strategy.
The strategy is currently available for public consultation on the Department for Communities website until 19 September.
www.niccy.org/news/commiss...
The strategy is currently available for public consultation on the Department for Communities website until 19 September.
www.niccy.org/news/commiss...
Commissioner Chris Quinn has shared his views on the announcement of the Anti-Poverty Strategy consultation which has been published today.
Visit the Department for Communities website to take part in the consultation www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultation....
#antipovertystrategygroup.
Visit the Department for Communities website to take part in the consultation www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultation....
#antipovertystrategygroup.
June 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Commissioner Chris Quinn has shared his views on the announcement of the Anti-Poverty Strategy consultation which has been published today.
Visit the Department for Communities website to take part in the consultation www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultation....
#antipovertystrategygroup.
Visit the Department for Communities website to take part in the consultation www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultation....
#antipovertystrategygroup.
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Here's a special message for children in Northern Ireland from a group of Save the Children global ambassadors. This film was shown at @nichildcom.bsky.social youth panel event which focused on linking children up through climate action. @emmetnorris.bsky.social www.facebook.com/SCEgypt/vide...
3.4K views · 69 reactions | Generation Hope campaign advisers worldwide created this video to connect with the inspiring Youth Panel, who support the Northern Ireland Commissioner... | By Save the Ch...
Generation Hope campaign advisers worldwide created this video to connect with the inspiring Youth Panel, who support the Northern Ireland Commissioner...
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June 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Here's a special message for children in Northern Ireland from a group of Save the Children global ambassadors. This film was shown at @nichildcom.bsky.social youth panel event which focused on linking children up through climate action. @emmetnorris.bsky.social www.facebook.com/SCEgypt/vide...
Today, members of our Youth Panel and the Commissioner are giving evidence to the @niassembly.gov.uk Committee for Education on the School Uniforms Bill.
Watch here niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/
Watch here niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/
June 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today, members of our Youth Panel and the Commissioner are giving evidence to the @niassembly.gov.uk Committee for Education on the School Uniforms Bill.
Watch here niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/
Watch here niassembly.tv/live-stream-3/
1/3 This week, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social set off to Luxembourg for ENOC’s Spring Seminar 2025 to talk, share ideas, and make plans to protect children better ⭐️ #ENOCSeminar2025, #ForEveryChildEveryRight.
May 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
1/3 This week, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social set off to Luxembourg for ENOC’s Spring Seminar 2025 to talk, share ideas, and make plans to protect children better ⭐️ #ENOCSeminar2025, #ForEveryChildEveryRight.
Speaking at today's NI Assembly's Communities committee meeting, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social welcomes the news that a draft anti-poverty strategy has been agreed. However he has concerns whether it will consider a 'life-cycle approach' recommended by the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group 🔎📜
May 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Speaking at today's NI Assembly's Communities committee meeting, Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social welcomes the news that a draft anti-poverty strategy has been agreed. However he has concerns whether it will consider a 'life-cycle approach' recommended by the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group 🔎📜
We welcome the news that the anti-poverty strategy will be agreed on today. Let's see if it honours the commitment to helping one in four children out of poverty 🔍📜
As the Stormont Executive prepares to sign off on the long awaited Anti-Poverty Strategy, we want to share what some parents have told us. Child poverty is growing & our latest poll shows most people in NI see it as a core issue! ( 🧵) @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We welcome the news that the anti-poverty strategy will be agreed on today. Let's see if it honours the commitment to helping one in four children out of poverty 🔍📜
We had a great day in Ballymena yesterday.
Can’t wait to go back! ☺️
Can’t wait to go back! ☺️
The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (@nichildcom.bsky.social), Chris Quinn, brought his thought-provoking ‘For Every Child… Every Right’ exhibition to Ballymena Library this week, meeting local children and young people.
Photos and more below!
Photos and more below!
Children’s Commissioner Chris Quinn brings children’s rights exhibition to Ballymena
Children’s Commissioner Chris Quinn visits Ballymena Library as part of the ‘For Every Child… Every Right’ tour, engaging young people across Northern Ireland in vital conversations about children’s r...
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May 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We had a great day in Ballymena yesterday.
Can’t wait to go back! ☺️
Can’t wait to go back! ☺️
1/2 Another great day on the @LibrariesNI For Every Child, Every Right Tour in Ballymena.
We had pupils from Dunclug PS, Carniny PS, Camphill PS, Braidside IPS, St Colmcille’s, St Brigid’s, St Louis, , Ballymena Academy and St Patrick’s College.
We had pupils from Dunclug PS, Carniny PS, Camphill PS, Braidside IPS, St Colmcille’s, St Brigid’s, St Louis, , Ballymena Academy and St Patrick’s College.
May 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
1/2 Another great day on the @LibrariesNI For Every Child, Every Right Tour in Ballymena.
We had pupils from Dunclug PS, Carniny PS, Camphill PS, Braidside IPS, St Colmcille’s, St Brigid’s, St Louis, , Ballymena Academy and St Patrick’s College.
We had pupils from Dunclug PS, Carniny PS, Camphill PS, Braidside IPS, St Colmcille’s, St Brigid’s, St Louis, , Ballymena Academy and St Patrick’s College.
1/2 Today, the Commissioner met with Mental Health Champion, Professor Siobhan O’Neill, to discuss important updates on our Still Waiting report, CAMHS data, the rollout of 'Right Care, Right Person,' and the latest on the Mental Health Strategy.
May 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
1/2 Today, the Commissioner met with Mental Health Champion, Professor Siobhan O’Neill, to discuss important updates on our Still Waiting report, CAMHS data, the rollout of 'Right Care, Right Person,' and the latest on the Mental Health Strategy.
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Grainne Beattie, Midwife, and Grace Kelly, psychologist talk about their work on the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Team.
May 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Grainne Beattie, Midwife, and Grace Kelly, psychologist talk about their work on the Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Team.