16/10/2026
A day packed with politics, history, and learning! 🏛️✨
On Monday, 12th October, our Women Leading Peace group proudly supported by our PEACEPLUS partnership headed to Parliament Buildings, Stormont for an unforgettable tour.
The day started with a buzz as the ladies got to witness First Minister Michelle O’Neill delivering a live press conference. During our time there, we also caught glimpses of Jim Allister and Timothy Gaston and Pat Sheehan in action!
We spent the day exploring rooms steeped in political history, capturing plenty of photos along the way. It was a fantastic educational experience where we learned all about the d'Hondt system, the 1-2-3 voting process, and the inner workings of government.
After a brilliant lunch, the women even got to sit in the public gallery of the Assembly Chamber to watch the topic of the day unfold!
AND some of us even got a few seconds on BBC 1 on the local news that evening! 📺🎬
A massive thank you to the incredible staff and partners who made this day a total success: Atlas Women's Centre, Stepping Stones NI, Ballybeen Women's Centre, and YMCA Lisburn. Together, we continue to learn, lead, and grow! 🤝🕊️
"This project is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)."