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Challenges associated with Expressing Cultural Identity in Society
Cultural identity is an essential part of who we are, shaping our beliefs, values, and sense of belonging. In many societies, cultural...

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Mar 243 min read
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The Benefits of Expressing Cultural Identity
What is Cultural Identity? Cultural identity defines who we are and where we come from. It is shaped by our traditions, beliefs, values,...

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Mar 242 min read
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10 Ways People Express their Cultural Identity
What is cultural identity? Your cultural identity is what you share with members of a group. It is formed by: Language Beliefs Values...

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Mar 243 min read
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Emigrating to another country: dealing with emotions
What emotions would a young person feel when emigrating to another country? The usual emotions that a young person would face in this...

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May 15, 20202 min read
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The role of the Police Ombudsman (NI)
What is the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland? The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland was set up in Northern Ireland in 2000 as...

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May 4, 20201 min read
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How media companies can show social responsibility
What is social responsibility? Social responsibility is when people commit themselves to making a difference to the lives of others and...

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Apr 30, 20202 min read
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Factors that limit the work of NGOs
A NGO is a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) i.e. a non-profit organisation that operates independently of the government. Some operate...

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Feb 27, 20203 min read
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How the community can help to combat discrimination
There are many individuals and groups within a community that can help to combat and stop discrimination. Some of these include: Youth...

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Feb 5, 20201 min read
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Why human participation rights are important in a democracy
Political and public participation rights are important because they are essential to maintaining democracy and the democratic processes....

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Feb 5, 20202 min read
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How the Northern Ireland Government promotes peace in Northern Ireland
When the Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998, part of the agreement contained safeguards to promote peace in Northern Ireland. The...

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Feb 5, 20201 min read
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Ways of getting in touch with your MLA
The Northern Ireland Assembly is made up of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister. It is composed of 90 elected members who...

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Feb 4, 20201 min read
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Equality Laws - Explained
To try and protect people from inequality and being treated unfairly, equality laws exist in Northern Ireland. To ensure that everyone...

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Feb 4, 20202 min read
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What is Civil Society?
Civil society is an extremely important element of society as it can promote equality and safeguard human rights internationally,...

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Feb 4, 20202 min read
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How a local community can promote inclusion
Promoting inclusion means that everyone in the community has a part to play and no individual or group of people are left out. A local...

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Feb 4, 20202 min read
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Where to find out about Human Rights
There are many places where a young person can find out about Human Rights. They include: School/Teachers Young people can learn about...

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Feb 4, 20201 min read
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Why a refugee may flee their country and live in Northern Ireland
A refugee is someone who is forced to leave their home country without having a new place to live. They may flee their own country and...

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Feb 4, 20201 min read
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The role of the Northern Ireland Government in promoting equality
The Good Friday Agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It brought an end to a period of conflict...

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Feb 3, 20203 min read
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Reasons why a young person may become homeless
Abuse The child might be physically, emotionally or sexually abused and decide to leave home to escape the situation Parent separation...

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Jan 31, 20201 min read
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How to ensure MLA's act responsibly
When MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) are elected to take their seats in Parliament Buildings, at Stormont, in Belfast, they...

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Jan 31, 20203 min read
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How a member of a political party can influence people to vote for them
A member of a political party relies on the people, in their constituency, to vote for them so that they can represent the views of the...

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Jan 31, 20201 min read
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