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The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland

Inquiry

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry to investigate and explore the experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people and communities in Northern Ireland today.

Read the key findings in an interactive summary

Upcoming events

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Past events

Tuesday 1 February 2022
9:30am Public
The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 1 February 2022
9:30am
  • Kenneth Fraser (Head, Racial Equality Unit at The Executive Office, Northern Ireland)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 1 December 2021
2:30pm Public
The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 1 December 2021
2:30pm
  • Cllr Martin Reilly (Councillor at Derry and Strabane District Council)
  • Godfrey McCartney (Community Development Manager at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council)
  • Dolores Donnelly (Good Relations Officer at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council)
  • Cllr Shaun Harkin (Councillor at Derry and Strabane District Council)
3:30pm
  • Gareth Johnston (Acting Deputy Secretary, Good Relations and Inclusion Directorate at Northern Ireland Executive)
  • Orla McStravick (Acting Head of Infrastructure and Racial Equality Division at Northern Ireland Executive)
Room 5, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 20 October 2021
9:30am Public
The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 20 October 2021
9:30am
  • Michele Janes (Head of Barnardo's NI at Barnardo's Northern Ireland)
  • Geraldine McGahey OBE (Chief Commissioner at Equality Commission for Northern Ireland)
  • Mr Paul Noonan (Senior Policy Officer, Public Policy and Strategic Engagement Team at Equality Commission for Northern Ireland)
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 15 September 2021
9:30am Public
The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 15 September 2021
9:30am
  • Liz Griffith (Policy Officer at Law Centre NI)
  • Lilian Seenoi-Barr (Director Of Operations at North West Migrants Forum (NWMF))
  • Ronnie Vellem (Secretary at Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (NICRAS))
11:00am
  • Sgt Richard Williams (Chair at Ethnic Minority Police Association (NI))
  • Mr. Andy George (President at National Black Police Association)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.