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Annual Statement 2013

In tough economic times, protecting civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights is a major challenge. For Northern Ireland that challenge deepened in 2013 as unresolved conflict related issues led to violence on the streets and inevitable abuses of human rights. However those challenges must not deflect from the goal of building a society which accepts, respects and honours the human rights of everyone.

The Commission is a small body with limited funding that therefore must focus its resources to achieve the maximum progress. To meet this challenge the Commission has expended considerable effort in developing its Strategic Plan that focuses on three areas of work: Human Rights and Good Governance; Human Rights and the Conflict; and, Protecting Human Rights in a Time of Austerity.