Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is not an author but a national human rights institution established on 1 March 1999 under the Northern Ireland Act 1998, in compliance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. It operates as an independent public body funded by the UK government with A status accreditation from the United Nations. The commission's role is to promote human rights awareness, review laws, and advise on legislative measures to protect human rights in Northern Ireland.