Human Rights

Human Rights Policy Screenings

When officials are considering policies/decisions they are asked to consider if they affect anyone’s Human Rights especially with regards to:

The Human Rights Act (1998)

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (UNCEDAW)

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD)

Human Rights Resources

A Guide to the Human Rights Act (1998)

European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

Full list of UN Human Rights Conventions

Bill of Rights for Schools (BORIS):A Resource for Post-Primary Schools

Bille na gCeart i Scoileanna: Acmhainn d'Iar-bhunscoileanna

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission - Educating and promoting awareness