Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) supports Eco-Schools NI by helping pupils explore the connections between human rights, climate justice and sustainability. Their work encourages young people to understand not only how environmental issues affect the planet, but how they also impact people, communities and future generations.

About the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The NIHRC is an independent organisation that protects and promotes human rights for everyone in Northern Ireland. They work with schools, community groups and public bodies to ensure rights are understood, respected and accessible to all. Through education and outreach, the Commission helps young people learn about equality, fairness and global citizenship — key themes within Eco-Schools.

How NIHRC Supports Schools & Eco-Schools NI

• Human Rights & Climate Justice Workshops
  The Commission offers engaging workshops that help pupils understand how environmental issues — such as pollution, climate change and access to clean water — can affect people’s rights around the world.

• Classroom Resources for Global Citizenship
  NIHRC provides free educational materials that support learning about rights, diversity, inclusion and the responsibilities we all share in creating a fair and sustainable society.

• Support for Whole-School Learning
  Their outreach team helps teachers link human rights principles to Eco-Schools topics such as Climate Change, Global Perspective, Litter, Transport and Biodiversity.

• Empowering Young Voices
  By encouraging pupils to speak up on issues that matter to them, NIHRC helps nurture confident, active citizens who understand how their actions contribute to a more sustainable and rights-respecting future.

Why NIHRC Matters to Eco-Schools NI

The NIHRC supports Eco-Schools NI by bringing an essential perspective to environmental education — that caring for the planet and caring for people are deeply connected. Their involvement helps schools to:

• Understand climate change as both an environmental and human-rights issue

• Explore fairness, equality and global citizenship through their Eco-Schools work

• Build confidence in pupils to take positive action and influence change

• Strengthen the values of respect, dignity and inclusion within the school community

Learn more about the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission:
www.nihrc.org