Allison McAreavey

Independent Public Advocate. Interested in Human Rights law and access to justice issues.

[Squinter @squinteratn]

A story about what three rappers said on a stage has stayed longer at the top of the local news than another story exactly a year ago – the DUP leader being charged with rape.
Go check it out. I have.
I don't know what you call this, but it's certainly not journalism.

[Prof Gráinne McKeever @McKeeverGrainne]

Coming up next week! The launch of our Charter for Effective Participation and Communication between Solicitors and Litigants in Person in Northern Ireland.
📆 Tuesday 18 March
⏰4.30pm
📍Law Society House, 96 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GN. Details below ⬇️

[The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation]

John Hume Jr adds: “It is also welcome that the Irish Government is committed to increase the Shared Ireland Fund by a further €1 billion up to 2035. The valuable contribution of the Reconciliation Fund over many years & its enormous impact & potential cannot be underestimated."

[The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation]

As John Hume always said ‘the European Union is the best example of conflict resolution in the history of the world.’

[The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation]

The Hume family and foundation appreciate the recommendation by the Irish Government to recognise John Hume’s deep commitment to the European project through an annual award @Europarl_EN to a person or organisation who promotes reconciliation and shared prosperity in Europe.

[UlsterUni LawClinic @UlsterLawClinic]

Congratulations to our friends at @PILSni on having achieved so much in only 15 years. 👏👏

[UlsterUni LawClinic @UlsterLawClinic]

We had a great day at @2RoyalAvenue meeting members of the Belfast community and providing advice. What a fantastic, welcoming space you have @2RoyalAvenue #WeDoProBono #ProBonoWeek

[Allison McAreavey @FAMcAreavey]

Essential guide on legal remedies for domestic abuse victims is launched at Stormont https://t.co/eroqhlJSg8 via @VIEWdigital

[Prof Gráinne McKeever @McKeeverGrainne]

It's important to understand that bureaucratic systems are not neutral - they can have a major impact on how someone accesses and experiences vital forms of support. Worth reading this new report to understand how bureaucratic justice can be achieved in #SocialSecurity ⬇️

[Allison Morris @AllisonMorris1]

I started working on this story in February, and then one of the young women who agreed to speak to me attempted to take her own life and so we paused while she got treatment, she’s doing much better now thankfully

[Prof Gráinne McKeever @McKeeverGrainne]

This is a really significant report showing how income top-ups from means-tested support outside of #UniversalCredit can leave some claimants worse off financially. For those who would be better off, lack of awareness & administrative burdens to apply means access is limited ⤵️

[Prof Gráinne McKeever @McKeeverGrainne]

The pressure on pensioners losing #WinterFuelPayment is only part of the problem for those who need #SocialSecurity - from children to parents whose entitlement is reduced by arbitrary rules rather than an assessment of what's needed, as the research by @ruthpatrick0 et al shows

[Danny Boy @Care2much18]

The usual geniuses keep using this photo, to make their usual dumb/hateful anti-immigration arguments.

Quite ironic, to say the least.

A few facts about this photo, for anyone interested in who those women were - and what their stories might tell you about Ireland. /1

[Jim Deeds @gymforthesoul]

MORE BLACKS, MORE DOGS, MORE IRISH
In the early 1960s my dad moved to London, settled in Kilburn and looked for the thing, the absence of which back home, had driven him away- the opportunity to work. He went to London with a sense of hope and a confidence...
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[BBC The View @bbctheview]

"It's not landing with the Department for Communities", @C_Fitz_ tells @MarkCarruthers7 of the frustration at Stormont's delays in bringing forward an effective anti-poverty strategy

[BBC The View @bbctheview]

"We're not even having the conversation", Trása Canavan @BarnardosNI speaks about the problems in getting their views on an anti-poverty strategy heard by the civil servants in charge of the process

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

NI has been waiting on an anti poverty strategy for almost 20 years. There has been consultation. An independent expert group. A (failed) co-design process. And still no strategy. Meanwhile child poverty has risen from 18% to 24%. I'll be on @SundayPolsNI to discuss this #Poverty

[Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick @C_Fitz_]

For more background, read this excellent paper from @CAJNi based on an event with @NIAntiPov & @BarnardosNI: https://t.co/DYQVntZLbb

[Allison McAreavey @FAMcAreavey]

@McKeeverGrainne @AnyVan Any joy, Gráinne? 🙄🤬