Commissioners from Equality Commission meet people from across Mid Ulster District Council area
Commissioners from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland met with people from across the Mid Ulster District Council area to talk about the equality issues that matter most to them.
The event was held at STEP’s offices at The Junction in Dungannon and local MP Cathal Mallaghan also attended the event.
Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, Equality Commission for Northern Ireland said: “The Commissioners and I are always keen to meet people across Northern Ireland, so we were pleased to take our board meeting into the heart of the Mid Ulster District Council area.
“We wanted to hear directly from people across the equality groups and their advocates about their experiences. These important conversations help us to shape our work and identify opportunities to work in partnership with others to make Northern Ireland a place where everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
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“This is the second time in recent years we have taken our Board meeting out of Belfast, it was another worthwhile visit, with a warm welcome. Most importantly, we have gained valuable insights from those we met with today.”
Fintan McAliskey, Chief Executive, South Tyrone Empowerment Programme: "STEP exists to help build a rights-based, participative, peaceful and prosperous society. We welcome the Equality Commission’s continued willingness to engage directly with people who experience inequality, poverty and exclusion.”
“We were particularly delighted to see so many young people participating in today’s conversations and we look forward to seeing how their perspectives inform ECNI’s programme of work.”