Registration is now open for INSPIRE NOW! 2.0 — NI Youth Annual Conference 2026

We are pleased to share that registration is now open for INSPIRE NOW! 2.0 — NI Youth Annual Conference 2026, taking place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at The Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast.
The conference is being held during the mid-term break, making it easier for young people, students, and youth leaders to take part without academic timetable pressures. The programme will include youth-led discussions, leadership reflections, workshops, and shared learning spaces focused on inclusion, empowerment, good relations, and opportunities for young people across Northern Ireland.
We warmly invite young people, youth workers, practitioners, partners, and community representatives to register using the link below:
Doors will open from 9.30 am, with registration and arrival activities taking place before the conference formally begins.
An exciting lineup of speakers, youth contributors, creative performances, workshops, and panel discussions will be announced in the coming weeks, along with the full event itinerary and session timings. We encourage everyone to please stay tuned to their email updates and our social media channels for further announcements.
We would be grateful if you could also share this invitation within your networks and with any young people or groups who may benefit from attending.

HURRICANE MELISSA DONATION APPEAL

You can help raise money for The British Province Of The Unitas Fratrum (Moravian Church) by donating online https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/hurricanemelissaappeal?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=WA


The 2025-26 Commissioner for Victims of Crime survey went live on 22 September 2025 and runs until 22 December 2025.

The Commissioner for Victims of Crime Office survey is now live! 

This survey seeks to understand the experiences that victims of crime have had with the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland.

The main job of the Victims of Crime Commissioner Office is to tell our government and criminal justice organisations what victims think and what they need to change to make the system better. 

This will include giving examples of where victims are not treated in the way that is promised by the Victim Charter.  To do this, they need to hear from victims of crime.

If you have been the victim of a crime since 2020 or reported a historical crime since 2020 and you did not complete last year’s survey, you are eligible to complete this years.

The survey runs from 22 September 2025 to 22 December 2025 and if you have any questions, you can contact office@cvocni.org. 

If you are interested, you can complete the survey here: www.cvocni.org/victim-survey

 

 


South Belfast Service Directory Available

Empowering Communities through Information

The South Belfast Services Directory

Donegall Pass Community Enterprises (DPCE) is committed to improving awareness, accessibility, and

equity in South Belfast. In collaboration with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations, we’ve created this directory to connect people who live and work in South Belfast with essential support and information.

The Directory seeks to bridge a local knowledge gap by helping people to navigate vital resources which

promote wellbeing, stability, and opportunity, with the overall aim of empowering communities through

information. By making essential resources more accessible, we are helping to build a more informed,

supported, and connected South Belfast.

The printed and digital resource was launched in June 2025 and provides user friendly guidance under a series of themed headings such as Advice, Welfare, Health, Community Safety, Family Support, Education and more.

The Digital copy can be downloaded by scanning the QR code in the attached image.


Reckoning with Empire: Truth-Telling, the British Empire, and International Relations

  • Reckoning with Empire: Truth-Telling, the British Empire, and International Relations
    A coalition of scholar-activists working with members of the Decolonial Open Communiversity, are launching two research workshops as part of their initiative  Peoples’ International Truth-Telling Tribunal on the British Empire. These workshops will explore the role of truth-telling in addressing the lasting legacies of British imperialism in international policymaking and governance.
  • https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/decolonial-open-communiversity

PPR Survey on Temporary Accommodation

PPR Survey on Temporary Accommodation
PPR (Participation and the Practice of Rights) are conducting a survey on the suitability of temporary accommodation in partnership with Liverpool Hope University, UU, CATU and Starling Collective. Please see the attached poster for further information
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Just Fair Event: Engaging with the United Nations

Just Fair Event: Engaging with the United Nations

Would you like to learn how to engage effectively with the UN? Just Fair is hosting a free online training session to help equip civil society with the tools to amplify their voices and influence international human rights mechanisms. The session takes place on 25 April and you can register here  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-with-the-united-nations-tickets-1292580325549?aff=oddtdtcreator.


CAJ is gathering experiences of racist hate expression, hate crime, and housing intimidation for an upcoming report.

CAJ is gathering experiences of racist hate expression, hate crime, and housing intimidation for an upcoming report. You can anonymously share your experience by taking our 15 minute survey here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkAdHtD4kC2YWCLhMdQURPtv3KdBnP63BOTv05Pwk2nnZOsw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafixo3_occBzW9Kwxao63GJJ9t8s8nA4Dd2zjU0wtGqU75Smnp5XOnBR1iVrg_aem_k3obeGzFYdNf09DXPhNdYg


Distribution of Health and Social Care Interpreting Cards for people who do not speak English as their main language.

Interpreting Cards

ACSONI is delighted to announce that we are now a distributor of Health and Social Care Interpreting Cards for people who do not speak English as their main language. This card can be shown at healthcare facilities to enable healthcare providers to organise an interpreter in the correct language as soon as possible.

Please contact ACSONI via our WhatsApp platform +44 7311 300 397 or via our email admin@acsoni.org to arrange to collect your Interpreting Card or signpost us within your networks. 


BLG Conference 2025