Event Type: Debate

Parallel Histories Stormont Debate Workshop – Ballycastle High School

Parallel Histories are delighted that Ballycastle High School is taking part in the Parallel Histories/Good Relations Week Debates on controversial Northern Irish histories at Stormont on 13th September.

At the Stormont debates, students from across Northern Ireland will investigate the controversial histories of Northern Ireland. This workshop is to prepare them for working on sensitive topics with people the same age from across communities. They will focus on collaboratively investigating and then articulating views drawn from sources first from one side and then from the other in conversational debate. In the process they will learn how histories have been constructed and develop the skills and confidence they need to listen, question, and arrive at their own, informed choices.

Parallel Histories Stormont Debate Workshop – St Patrick’s High School, Keady

Parallel Histories are delighted that St Patrick’s High School, Keady, is taking part in the Parallel Histories/Good Relations Week Debates on controversial Northern Irish histories at Stormont on 13th September.

At the Stormont debates, students from across Northern Ireland will investigate the controversial histories of Northern Ireland. This workshop is to prepare them for working on sensitive topics with people the same age from across communities. They will focus on collaboratively investigating and then articulating views drawn from sources first from one side and then from the other in conversational debate. In the process they will learn how histories have been constructed and develop the skills and confidence they need to listen, question, and arrive at their own, informed choices.

Parallel Histories Stormont Debate Workshop – Omagh Academy

Parallel Histories are delighted that Omagh Academy is taking part in the Parallel Histories/Good Relations Week Debates on controversial Northern Irish histories at Stormont on 13th September.

At the Stormont debates, students from across Northern Ireland will investigate the controversial histories of Northern Ireland. This workshop is to prepare them for working on sensitive topics with people the same age from across communities. They will focus on collaboratively investigating and then articulating views drawn from sources first from one side and then from the other in conversational debate. In the process they will learn how histories have been constructed and develop the skills and confidence they need to listen, question, and arrive at their own, informed choices.

Bringing Young People Together – Stormont Debate

In alignment with Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Parallel Histories is hosting the “Bringing Young People Together – Stormont Debate.” This event will unite young people from diverse backgrounds, including both Protestant and Catholic communities, to engage in a conference-style debate on controversial historical topics. By facilitating dialogue on challenging issues, the event embodies the week’s focus on fostering understanding and collaboration across different perspectives. Join us at Stormont for a meaningful discussion that highlights the potential for positive change through shared engagement and mutual respect.

Rights Here, Right Now: Young People Using Children’s Rights for Positive Change

Seven leading organisations have organised an event for children and young people to discuss and learn more about the recent concluding observations and recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The event will also give children and young people a chance to question a panel of people in key roles responsible for making decisions that impact children and young people’s lives.

If you, or any of the children and young people you work with, are interested in attending the event, or you would like more information on the event details, please contact claire@childrenslawcentre.org