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We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister marks International Women's Day 2023 by paying tribute to female party colleagues, citing legislation under Naomi Long as Justice Minister and Michelle Kelly's Belfast City Council changes. She calls for continued work on equity, including accessible and…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: We deserve every seat we have at every table, says McAllister, marking International Women’s Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks Chinese New Year
South Belfast MLA and Chair of the All Party Group on Ethnic Minority Communities Kate Nicholl wishes people a happy Chinese New Year, marking the Year of the Rabbit and praising Belfast's Chinese community. She calls for joint working between government and stakeholders to secure racial equality…
Disability and equality Original release: Nicholl marks Chinese New Year (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks Martin Luther King Day and says his fight against racial inequality is still just as relevant today
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks Martin Luther King Day, saying his fight against racial inequality remains as relevant today. She cites the 2022 killing of Keenan Anderson by Los Angeles police and says Black communities face violence from both police and white…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Nicholl marks Martin Luther King Day and says his fight against racial inequality is still just as relevant today (opens in a new tab)
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Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin
Alliance leader Naomi Long MLA congratulates Leo Varadkar on starting his second term as Taoiseach, thanks Micheál Martin for his work, and pays tribute to Simon Coveney as he likely leaves Foreign Affairs.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Long congratulates Varadkar on second term as Taoiseach and pays tribute to Martin (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
Alliance Spokesperson for Migration Kate Nicholl MLA marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, calling for enhanced protections for women human rights defenders, especially those at risk in migration contexts, from violence, discrimination and harassment.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Nicholl marks International Women Human Rights Defenders Day (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong welcomes the enactment of the Integrated Education Act as a proud day for the integrated sector, saying it supports families seeking integrated schooling. She notes the act followed her private members bill and gives the Department for Education and Education…
Education Original release: Armstrong: Proud day for Integrated Education (opens in a new tab)
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Egan praises students as A-Level results announced
Alliance Education Spokesperson Connie Egan MLA praises students and teachers across Northern Ireland for their work as A-Level results are announced. She calls on colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers to recognise this year's cohort's circumstances and help pupils with next steps.
Education Original release: Egan praises students as A-Level results announced (opens in a new tab)
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Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA said she mourns the passing of former First Minister David Trimble, aged 77, and highlighted his key role in the Good Friday Agreement and early Assembly stability. Former Alliance Leader David Ford also extended condolences to Trimble’s family.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Long and Ford saddened by Trimble death (opens in a new tab)
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Ciara Henry has welcomes the reopening of Ballycopeland Windmill
Green Party NI MLA Ciara Henry welcomes the opening of Ballycopeland Windmill to the public from 2 June as a heritage visitor site. She highlights a Changing Places facility, a cafe run by USEL that will offer jobs to people with disabilities, and the windmill's value to local history.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: Ciara Henry has welcomes the reopening of Ballycopeland Windmill (opens in a new tab)