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Northern Ireland Children's Commissioner says woman in care "failed" by state

"The system hasn’t helped me since I was 6 years old. Since my Mum asked to get me help and I’m still not getting the help!"

Belfast Live · Jan 27, 2023

Youngsters in Northern Ireland ‘deserve better' says the children’s commissioner

Koulla Yiasouma says kids' lives have been adversely affected by the lack of a functioning government

Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

Paramilitaries subjecting young people to coercion, threats and sexual exploitation, MPs told

PSNI told they “need to be much better at supporting your local officers on the ground in how they engage with young people”

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

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Northern Ireland paramilitaries ‘coercing and sexually exploiting young people’

Children’s Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma said government is not working together effectively to protect children and young people.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Northern Ireland waiting lists 'alarming' as 4,000 children waiting more than a year for appointment

The NI figure for waiting on planned care has consistently been higher than in England, Scotland and Wales.

Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022

Developmental Language Disorder: NI mum highlighting issues after son's diagnosis

Sue said: "With Corey, he would have a word-finding difficulty. He finds it really hard to remember names, even my mum and dad, he can't remember their names."

Belfast Live · Oct 14, 2022

Thousands turn out for nationwide protests against cost of living crisis

Demonstrators take to the streets in cities from Plymouth to Glasgow

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

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Belfast rally told 'children could die from hypothermia amid cost of living crisis'

"It's time for our governments, wherever they are, to make different choices."

Belfast Live · Oct 1, 2022

NI children could die from hypothermia amid cost-of-living crisis, rally told

Northern Ireland’s Children’s Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma issued the warning at a protest in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Northern Ireland Education Minister urged to further increase school uniform grant as parents struggle with rising costs

It has emerged that some schools are charging as much as £600 for parents to buy branded uniforms

Belfast Live · Aug 9, 2022

Free school meals Northern Ireland: Campaigners question why 100,000 children fear going hungry

"In many cases, classroom assistants, teachers, principals and other school staff have been buying children food and supporting families out of their own pockets"

Belfast Live · Jun 8, 2022

Youth leaders criticise 'stop and search' of young people

The Children's Commissioner said the low arrest rate meant it wasn't proving effective

Belfast Live · May 29, 2022

Commissioner cries amid warning that Stormont crisis risks mental health support

Children’s Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma became emotional as she gave evidence to an Assembly committee on mental health services for young people.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

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