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How citizens can bring change to society
The strength of democracy depends on people's participation in the democratic process. Everyone in society has a responsibility to...

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Jan 13, 20202 min read
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Why young people (18-24 year olds) should vote in government elections
It is important that young people participate in democratic processes because they can help to bring about changes and benefits to...

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Jan 13, 20202 min read
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How and why young people of voting age should vote in local elections
It is important that young people participate in democratic processes because they can help to bring about changes and benefits to...

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Jan 13, 20202 min read
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The Role of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC)
What is the NIHRC? The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good Friday...

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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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The role of a MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly)
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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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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Government Departments within the Executive - and their roles
There are 9 government departments in the Northern Ireland Government. The main role of the departments is to advise ministers and put...

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Jan 9, 20204 min read
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What is the Northern Ireland Executive?
The Northern Ireland Executive runs the devolved government of Northern Ireland. It is made up of the First and Deputy First Minister, 2...

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Jan 9, 20201 min read
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The Role of the Northern Ireland Assembly
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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Jan 9, 20202 min read
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Features of the Good Friday Agreement
The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 and ratified in a referendum in May 1998. It...

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Jan 9, 20205 min read
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The Role of the Equality Commission (Northern Ireland)
What is the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission was set up in Northern Ireland in 1998 as part of the Good...

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Dec 4, 20192 min read
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