Assembly Connects

19/03/2026

Book a free workshop: https://consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/engagement/workshop-request/
If you're a member of a community organisation, you can book a free 'Assembly Explained' workshop for your group. Workshops can take place where you usually meet and will explain how laws are made, what MLAs do, and how you can raise issues you're concerned about.

04/03/2026

Some lovely feedback from one of our recent Outreach sessions in Lisburn. Thanks Orchardville.
If you’re interested in booking a free workshop for your voluntary or community group, get in touch. Send us an email for more info: [email protected]

24/08/2025

If you’re at in Botanic Gardens today, call into the Assembly marquee and say hi to our Outreach Team 👋 Find out how to book a free tour of Parliament Buildings or a workshop for your community group, and learn more about the Assembly.

26/03/2025

A short BSL-signed video explaining the 'Call for Evidence' process for the Sign Language Bill.

If you require further information, please email the Assembly at [email protected]

https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-business/committees/2022-2027/communities/legislation/bills-primary-legislation/sign-language-bill/

26/03/2025

A short ISL-signed video explaining the 'Call for Evidence' process of the Sign Language Bill.

If you require further information, please email the Assembly at [email protected]

https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-business/committees/2022-2027/communities/legislation/bills-primary-legislation/sign-language-bill/

08/03/2025

In 1998 just 14% of MLAs were women, that figure has increased to 40% in 2025 and 7 of the 12 Ireland Executive Ministers are female.

On as we celebrate our former and current women MLAs, our work continues to towards full gender parity 💜🙌



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Connects

08/03/2025

Today we are marking International Women's Day. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women's advancement.

Our Youth Assembly Rights and Equality Committee will be issuing a survey about young women’s rights in schools on 18 March. Make sure you have your voice heard by taking part in our survey once it’s released!



The Executive Office Aisling Reilly MLA Pam Cameron MLA Claire Sugden MLA Paula Bradshaw MLA Northern Ireland Assembly

07/03/2025

It's hard to believe that it's been a week since the Women's Parliament. So many important issues were raised, including violence against women and girls, affordable childcare, and access to health services. On the eve of we thank all those who took part and made the event such a success.

We're now working on the Women's Parliament Report which will outline the issues raised, as well as the recommended solutions. The Report will be shared with Ministers, MLAs and Assembly Committees. You can watch the replay of the Women's Parliament here: https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/get-involved/womens-parliament/

04/03/2025

What a fantastic event! Thanks to our Women's Parliament Panel for their work in co-designing the event, to the 1200 people who responded to the public consultation to determine the issues to be discussed, to the Ministers and MLAs who attended and listened, and of course to the fantastic speakers who highlighted their lived experiences and outlined the solutions that are needed. If you missed it, watch it here: https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/get-involved/womens-parliament/

Thank you to all those who worked to organise and contribute to today's very successful Women's Parliament.

A special thanks to today's inspiring speakers for sharing their experiences and for eloquently highlighting the key issues and concerns impacting women across Northern Ireland.

If you missed today's Women's Parliament - you can watch it here 📺 http://lk.cmte.fyi/Us8D 📢🙌👏💜

Assembly Connects

07/01/2025

Did you know you can keep up to date with the NI Assembly through our newsletter. It includes details of community engagement, upcoming events and consultations as well as information covering different topics. Sign up or view previous editions here https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/get-involved/engagement-newsletter/

20/12/2024

And that’s us wrapped up for 2024! A big thank you to all the organisations who gave us the opportunity to provide Assembly Explained workshops this year.

We wish everyone a Happy Christmas and are looking forward to working with a lot more groups in 2025!
Louise, Janet & Emma.