Congratulations to Kayleigh McNamara from Athlone Community College who won the first ever Ombudsman for Children’s Award at @BTYSTE for her project called “Giving Girls A Voice - How successful is the HSE at treating girls with endometriosis” Well done Kayleigh! #BTYSTE2024

As the freezing winter days and nights persist, the Islamic Centre of Ireland extends a warm invitation to anyone seeking shelter. Our doors are open, embracing people from all walks of life, irrespective of their backgrounds or religion.

We're hiring a Lecturer in International Law, with specialist expertise in areas of International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, Peace Operations or Public International Law. Become part of our world renowned Irish Centre for Human Rights. universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/

📣 Pieces of Us - What's Next? 📣 Children in Ireland want change and action from the Government. Our new report hears directly from children on what they think of the UN Committee's Concluding Observations on children's rights in Ireland. oco.ie/library/pieces…

We are hiring a Participation and Rights Awareness Officer here at the OCO. If you have an interest in children’s rights, experience of educating and awareness raising with children & a passion for hearing what children think, this post might be for you. oco.ie/about-us/vacan…

TOMORROW STARTS WITH US This year, the Ombudsman for Children's Office is celebrating 20 years of promoting and protecting children's rights in Ireland. We worked with our Youth Advisory Panel to create our new campaign and branding for 2024 - Tomorrow Starts With Us.

NEW statement Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann: “Ireland’s Future welcomes the IIEA report as another contribution to the intensifying discussions on a United Ireland. However, the content of the report resides within a stagnant worst-case scenario when the picture is far more dynamic. The

The OCO Youth Advisory Panel are before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth today talking about the Pieces of Us: What’s Next report and AI. Well done to all! oco.ie/news/ombudsman…

Members of the Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth chaired by Deputy Kathleen Funchion SF met the Youth Advisory Panel to the Ombudsman for Children on Ireland’s international obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. #SeeForYourself

We are incredibly proud of our YAP who yesterday met with the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to talk about Pieces of Us: What’s Next report and AI. Here’s how it went 🙌

Join us Tuesday, April 30th at 10am for our online seminar as we share our learnings on organising accessible events for children with disabilities or additional needs. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/seminar-orga…

Today the OCO published two reports on our learnings from organising accessible and inclusive events. 📖Beyond Limits: Accessible and Inclusive Event Guide 📖How to run a mixed ability Youth Advisory Panel: key learnings from the OCO Available now: Oco.ie/library

Applications for Child Talks 2024 are now OPEN! Are you under 18 with a story to tell? We're bringing Child Talks to The Helix again this year and we're looking for young people to take part. This year's theme is 'Tomorrow Starts With Us' Apply now: oco.ie/child-talks-ap…

Still time to register for this great event taking place next week!

Check out the CRN Child and Youth Participation Colloquium schedule! There are some fantastic workshops, presentations and keynote speakers featuring at the colloquium, and you can still join us! Get your ticket now here hub.ucd.ie/usis/W_HU_MENU… or read more on our website

30 years on and still British government and PSNI refuse to bring Loughinisland killers to justice. Watch No Stone Unturned on RTE tonight at 10.35pm

In town for Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride on Saturday? Don’t forget, our doors are open from 12 noon if you need a spot near the parade route to charge your phone, use our all-gender bathrooms or just have a sit down and take a breather. Have a happy and safe Pride! 💖

#founddog This lovely boy was found in #Smithfield in the last hour. Please share to try get him home. DSPCA Dogs Trust Ireland

He has been reunited with his owner! Thank you for all yer help ☺️