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Assembly support for sector White Paper

Th NI Assembly has come out in support of the call for an Executive White Paper on the voluntary and community sector.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 26 Nov 2008

Men's policy forum tackles equality

The next meeting of the men's forum will feature Patrica Carey, Head of Policy in the Equality Rights and Social Need Division of OFMDFM as guest speaker.

Ensure rights are respected

The recent ten year anniversary of the introduction of the Human Rights Act (HRA)could be celebrated in no better way than to continue its work through the development of a strong Bill of Rights in Northern Ireland.
Human Rights Consortium | Press office | 09 Oct 2008

This week in the Assembly - 29 September

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 29 September to 3 October 2008
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 26 Sep 2008

£500,000 youth project for North Belfast

The Big Lottery Fund awarded almost £500,000 to the Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum for four years through the Reaching Communities Grant. “Let Youth Lead” is the name given to this initiative by young people from the Cliftonville/Cavehill and Antrim Road areas.

Young person sought to attend World Economic Forum

Do you know a young person (16-19) from Northern Ireland who would thrive on the opportunity to put their views across at the 2009 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland?
British Council Northern Ireland | Brian Wilson | 24 Sep 2008

Policy and lobbying training sessions

NICVA has planned a series of training events on policy engagement for the autumn/winter period.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 15 Sep 2008

Young people urged to vote

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has encouraged young people to register to vote. The Minister was speaking at the launch of Electoral Registration Week 2008.
Department Of Education - Press Office | press office | 10 Sep 2008

Minister encourages rate debate

Finance Minister Nigel Dodds is encouraging people to respond to the current consultations to improve the domestic rating system.
CommunityNI.org | Press office | 29 Aug 2008

The return of the Assembly

The Assembly returns from summer recess on 31 August. NICVA has been taking advantage of the gap in diaries by organising a series of meetings with MLAs and officials from political parties.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 28 Aug 2008

Autumn policy training at NICVA

News and information on two policy training events planned for the autumn.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 08 Aug 2008

Making the right connections

Our interactions with civil servants, government departments and elected representatives vary from organisation to organisation. But how well do they really understand the work of the sector as a whole? Take our quick online survey and help us get a sense of how well we're all working together.
NICVA | Fiona Veitch | 17 Jul 2008

Can’t find that publication?

It could well be in NICVA’s Library. NICVA has built up a comprehensive library resource over many years, with current and historical information of all kinds...
NICVA | John McCormick | 30 Jun 2008

CIVICUS Eighth World Assembly

The CIVICUS World Assembly - a forum for international civil society representatives to exchange ideas and experiences and to collaborate on strategies for a just society – will take place in Glasgow from 18-21 June.
CIVICUS | Admin | 16 Jun 2008

HIV Support Centre upset with Robinson

The Centre expresses its shock at hurtful comments made by Iris Robinson, MLA, about the gay and lesbian community in Northern Ireland.
HIV Support Centre | Kieran Harris | 11 Jun 2008

This week in the Assembly - 19 May

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 19 May-23 May 2008.
NICVA | Jonny Currie | 16 May 2008

Reorganisation of local government

Environment Minister, Arlene Foster, has asked MLAs to agree the Local Government (Boundaries) Bill which reached its Final Stage in the Assembly.
Department of Environment: HQ | DoE Press Office | 12 May 2008

NICVA warns of worries in the sector

On 19 June the Assembly’s Social Development Committee will hold its weekly meeting at NICVA’s premises, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast. NICVA will make a presentation to the DSD Committee on funding for the sector, as it has already done with the Finance and Personnel Committee.
NICVA | Frances McCandless | 08 May 2008

Cohesion, Sharing and Integration

As the Executive plans a new strategy, voluntary and community groups will be ahead of the game. They will consider how they can contribute to a cohesive, shared and integrated society at a conference organised by NICVA on 30 May. The only ethnic minority Assembly Member will be one of the speakers.
NICVA | Lisa McElherron | 30 Apr 2008

This week in the Assembly - 28 April

An overview of upcoming business at the Assembly from 28 April - 2 May 2008.
NICVA | Sean Kelly | 25 Apr 2008

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