1968: Civil Rights - Then and Now

Wednesday 17 September 2008
A One-Day Conference organised by
Irish Studies Initiative at Queen's,
School of Law,
School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy
(in association with the Civil Rights Commemoration Committee)
Friday 3 October 2008
Seminar Room 1, 63 University Road, Belfast

CRC's 5th Annual Conference for Victims & Survivors

Wednesday 17 September 2008
The 5th Annual Conference for Victims & Survivors was held at the Raddison Roe Hotel Limavady on the 15th & !6th September. Around 120 delegates attended the conference representing a wide range of groups and individuals across Northern Ireland. Junior Minister Jeffrey Donaldson addressed the conference on the 17th, he said:

Education and a Shared Future

Tuesday 2 September 2008
Options for sharing and collaboration in Northern Ireland Schools

European Integration, Policy and Practice

Wednesday 13 August 2008
Bringing Together Expertise and experience on European and
Local Integration Policies and practice.

Belfast Mela 2008

Tuesday 12 August 2008
A unique International Summer Festival
24th August 2008, 12pm - 6pm Botanic Gardens organised by Arts Ekta

Stories in Conflict

Thursday 7 August 2008
Towards Understanding and Healing, in conjunction with St. Columb’s Park House, presents “Stories in Conflict,” a short film on storytelling and dialogue.

Cross Community Study Published

Monday 28 July 2008
The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister has published research which examines the extent and impact of cross community contact.

The research was carried out by the University of Ulster and the University of Oxford on behalf of OFMDFM.

Policy Development Officer – Maternity Cover

Tuesday 22 July 2008
Full time, fixed term contract from
28 July 2008 – 30 September 2008
(dates may be subject to review/change)

Civil Rights Summer School 23-24th August

Wednesday 16 July 2008
Forty years ago, in 1968, a series of events took place which changed the face of Northern Ireland irrevocably. Inspired by the courage of Civil Rights leaders in the United States, and by their example of peaceful non-violent protest, Civil Rights protesters began to take to the streets of Northern Ireland.

Building Relationships – Promoting Inclusion

Wednesday 9 July 2008
A Women into Politics ‘Building Towards Reconciliation’ Workshop