Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
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Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
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Championing the rights of children and young people. Advocating for their voices to be heard and their futures to be protected.
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
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.
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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.
August 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
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
Commissioner @chrisniccy.bsky.social was delighted to speak at the @wrda-team.bsky.social ‘Supporting Women, Reducing Stigma’ event today as part of #MaternalMentalHealthMonth.

Hear Chris' call for the progression of a Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland.
#SupportingWomenReducingStigma.
May 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM