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Proud to have joined the CFNHRI Civic Space Advocacy dialogue today — a powerful conversation on protecting civic freedoms across the Commonwealth. Grateful to our expert speakers (EHRC, Commonwealth Foundation, Pakistan NHRC, Austrian Ombudsman). #CivicSpace #HumanRights #NIHRC #CFNHRI
March 26, 2026 at 6:13 PM
It was great to Chair another @CFNHRI Sport & Human Rights Working Group this morning with guest speakers from the Commonwealth Games Federation & @NIHRC. Colleagues from Holland, England, Samoa, Maldives, Malaysia & Northern Ireland sharing learning and supporting each other.
February 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🟣 Michael Boyd OBE chaired a CFNHRI meeting exploring sport and human rights, including the right for young people to access sport
April 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Today we held the CFNHRI Sport & Human Rights Workshop — exploring children’s rights in sport, sport-for-change practice (BrightStar Boxing and Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland) and how NHRIs can support sporting bodies on inclusion.

Thanks to all speakers and participants!
April 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Dr David Russell, CEO of the NIHRC, successfully facilitated a panel at today’s CFNHRI high‑level dialogue in London on protecting civic space.

Thank you to our Commonwealth partners for the vital exchange — we remain committed to defending human rights, civic freedoms & democratic participation.
March 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear about the Cities Ending Homelessness initiative.

Thanks to Katelynne from the Homeless World Cup Foundation for the presentation, and to our members who joined us!
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group met to hear from Equinet - European Network of Equality Bodies on Sport and Accessible Stadia.
Thanks to Daris from Equinet for the presentation, and to our members who joined us.
August 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today, we chaired a meeting of the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group.
The group heard updates from members on their activities, and @sportandrights.bsky.social shared a presentation on their new Human Rights Playbook.
April 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
NIHRC chaired the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (CFNHRI) Sport and Human Rights Working Group meeting today, with representatives from seven countries taking part.

The group heard updates on current activities from members and discussed future plans.
February 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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