Climate change threatens the effective enjoyment of our human rights in Northern Ireland. That is the message that carries through two animated films produced as part of a collaborative project between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Queen’s University Belfast. MA Broadcast students led projects to create two animations, ‘Nia’ and ‘Dakota’ that explore climate change from a youth perspective and through a human rights lens.
Event Category: Digital Storytelling
Youth, climate change and human rights – ‘NIA’ Animation
Climate change threatens the effective enjoyment of our human rights in Northern Ireland. That is the message that carries through two animated films produced as part of a collaborative project between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Queen’s University Belfast. MA Broadcast students led projects to create two animations, ‘Nia’ and ‘Dakota’ that explore climate change from a youth perspective and through a human rights lens.
Shared Reading with RNIB
Join us for a relaxing hour of shared reading and conversation focusing on themes of positivity and resilience. This is a shared reading session run in conjunction with the RNIB for blind and partially sighted people.
Facilitated through a conference call, it is accessible even to those who are unable or nervous about attending an in-person session.
Conversations are encouraged and friendships will be made.
Booking is essential for this event.
For info email karen.woods@librariesni.org.uk
Brighter Days Ahead Shared Reading Session
Put your feet up and get comfortable for a relaxed and informal hour of shared reading focusing on positivity and resilience.
This session will encourage conversation and connection prompted by the shared reading experience.
Booking is essential for this event.
For registration contact: karen.woods@librariesni.org.uk
Children’s Bedtime Stories – 20th September
Armstrong Storytelling Trust has recorded four children’s stories for Libraries NI. The online stories will investigate themes of friendship and inclusivity.
Launch of Crosslinks Project
Youth Initiatives launches a new Crosslinks Youth Arts Program. Crosslinks brings together young people from Catholic, Protestant and BAME communities in Belfast to develop friendships and explore GR issues through the arts in music, drama, dance and art workshops.
A Handful of Kindness – Story and Craft Session
An afternoon of storytelling and crafting looking at kindness and how if you share kindness, it will come back to you.
This event is aimed at children 4-8 years.
HERe NI Bedtime Stories
Get yourself comfortable with a teddy and join us for a selection of diverse virtual bedtime stories for children.
Our events will help to raise visibility of children and young people who have LBGTQ+ parents or carers.
To register, please email grainne.gibson@hereni.org
Cathedral Community Association Street Party
Video footage of the residents of the Cathedral Community street party.
The Cathedral Community Street party aims to bring the community residents together by working together to achieve a shared vision – a street party!
Working together towards a common goal improves relations between all residents – young and old and people of different beliefs and backgrounds and promotes an inclusive community.
The street party cultivates a sense of pride in community whilst empowering residents to take responsibility and ownership of their community. It also provides them with a sense of leadership and educational opportunities and promotes emotional health and well-being.
Early Years Members join Good Relations Week 2020 Celebrations – Carrowdore Early Years Centre
Showcase from Carrowdore Early Years Centre celebrating and embracing the future, engaging in positive community relations with parents, staff team and the wider community with the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Difference Programme.