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Equality and Human RightsA society emerging from conflict, such as Northern Ireland, has an opportunity to tackle the full spectrum of discriminations affecting the society. The rights of citizens, the needs of carers and inequalities emerging from the history of conflict, are catered for in this section.
There won’t be tears and tantrums from singers or judges in the Y Factor - a fundraising talent competition being run by and in aid of Mencap, the leading learning disability charity.
The next meeting of the forum on 22 January will focus on engaging with political party policy.
On Thursday 11 December, Law Centre (NI) launched a multi-lingual leaflet signposting advice and support services for people who have been trafficked into Northern Ireland.
Campaigners have welcomed the publication of a report by the Human Rights Commission which outlines its advice to the Secretary of State on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. 
Lorraine Griffin of the COSTA Rural Support Network wonders how well our rights are protected.
The Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie, has launched an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) on the draft Regeneration Plan for the West Side of Belfast city centre.
Improved support networks for carers in Northern Ireland are vital if we are to prevent more elderly people being admitted to permanent residential care, according to new University of Ulster research. Footer
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