Happy Pride!
Happy Pride! We’re delighted to join Translink and the
ITS BELFAST PRIDE WEEKKKKK
Ahead of joining the parade tomorrow with our partners Translink we hosted a Pride placard workshop at NIYF Look at these amazing posters below
Ulster Uni Student Union Visit
Our vice-chair Nicole alongside NIYF staff welcomed Rebecca and Mark from Ulster Uni Students' Union to NIYF today to chat about young people and students priorities As secretariats...
A walk to the Carrick Rede Rope Bridge
What an unbelievable experience for this fantastic group Something we often take for granted is our beautiful country & all it has to offer Day 2 consisted of - Take in the amazing views with a walk to the Carrick Rede Rope Bridge & chat with each other strengthing the bond that's been created Sharing about...
Elephant Coming out of the Dark
Elephant Coming out of the Dark Youth Steering Group would like to invite you to their Mental Health “Have Your Say Day” Saturday 3rd December 2022 10.30am to 2.30pm Newry Conference and Banqueting Centre. Participate in Interactive Workshops Find out how what you can do to help to make Mental Health Services better for young people. To Register please click link via...
2023 Good Relations Awards programme
We are proud to support the launch of the 2023 Good Relations Awards programme. Recognising and celebrating our Good Relations champions and projects. Nominate now www.goodrelationsawards.com
“The Hang Out” is back
Calling all past and present NIYF members Our drop in program "The Hang Out" is back again tonight Come along and catch up with our youth work team and other NIYF participants. You are guaranteed laughs,food and good company If you have childcare needs please contact Lisa Niyf. We hope to see you later
Youth Manifesto
Youth Manifesto for Change demands voice for young people at Stormont The new Stormont administration should appoint a Minister for Youth to ensure young people’s issues are listened to and acted in Northern Ireland. That was one of the key demands of the Youth Manifesto for Change launched on April 14th by the Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF) based on...
KNowhere to go
NIYF have launched the kNowhere to Go? report – a peer approach to preventing homelessness in NI which included interviews with more than 40 young people across Northern Ireland who have experienced homelessness and understand the issues and barriers facing young people at risk of or currently homelessness. The report was produced as part of the...
Young People of the Peace Process
NIYF Report on Young People's views on NI Centenary, Identity & Social Issues Young People of the Peace Process - Summary Report Cover NIYF launch new report entitled ' Young People of the Peace Process' following survey of almost 400 young people across Northern Ireland. This programme emerged from young people expressing their wishes to be included...
NIYF call for Youth Conference with First Minister & Deputy First Minister
Northern Ireland’s young people must be involved in decisions affecting their lives as the Covid-19 lockdown eases. The Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF), which represents their interests, said its research has shown young people suffering from boredom, anxiety and feelings of isolation since measures were introduced to stem the spread of the virus. NIYF Deputy Director Phil...
Young people want a say on bonfire traditions
Young people are calling for the opportunity to learn more and reflect on how we as a society celebrate culture and tradition. That is main conclusion of two major reports published this week – one focusing on loyalist bonfires and the second on republican bonfires. The reports were carried out by the Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF) which was keen...
AGM, Executive Election and Proxy Voting
NIYF AGM & NI Youth Assembly Launch What is an AGM? Our Annual General Meeting is where you can vote on key decisions about how we are run and the areas of work we get involved in. One important part of our AGM is the election of our Executive Committee. NIYF members are invited to attend our Annual General...
AGM
NIYF AGM 2017 Notice of AGM: 14th December 2017 5pm @ NIYF Offices, Belfast R.S.V.P. info@niyf.org
Black History Month
Black History Month October 2017 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black people. Its origins date back to 1926 when historian Carter G Woodson and prominent African American minister Jesse E Mooreland came up with the concept. The teaching of Black History was recognized as crucial in developing an understanding of race in society;...
Votes at 16
On the 15th September - to mark World Democracy Day - the NI Youth Forum launched their Votes at 16 Campaign. Hundreds of young people were joined by politicians and the Children's Commissioner at a packed event at NICVA in North Belfast, to show their support and put pressure on the government to change the...
Young People’s Right to Be Heard under threat
This weekend young people from across the UK will come together for the 17th Annual sitting of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament which will take place in Liverpool. In March 2017 UKYP was ‘paused’ in NI leaving young people from the region disillusioned and disenfranchised in terms of youth participation at a UK wide level. Since December...
Irish Language Act
Representatives from Cunamm Óige Chroí Éanna, supported by Fóram na nÓg and the NI Youth Forum met with Arlene Foster today to represent the views of young people in relation to the call for an Irish Language Act. Cumann Óige, Chroí Éanna is an Irish Language Youth Club, based in Glengormley and linked to Gaelscoil Éanna....