Poverty in Northern Ireland 2026 launch event
The launch of this year's independent, annual state of the nation report which sets out the nature and scale of poverty in Northern Ireland.
With Assembly and local council elections coming up next year, this year's Poverty in Northern Ireland report provides an update on the current scale of poverty in Northern Ireland. Focusing specifically on child poverty, it's a reminder of why tackling child poverty needs to be front and centre of the next Programme for Government.
More about this event
Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, this event will feature keynote speakers and a discussion to map the way forward. With fresh ambition and bold action, ensuring that every child has the opportunity of a decent childhood is within our grasp.
Speakers
Before joining JRF, Peter worked for almost 20 years in the Civil Service. He led on a number of issues at the Department of Work and Pensions, including poverty analysis, policies, and developing measures for persistent poverty and child poverty. Previously, he worked on fuel poverty and energy price analysis. Peter is interested in all elements of poverty measurement and is passionate about making sure analysis has impact. He oversees JRF's monitoring strategy and research reports.
Who is this event for?
This event is open to everyone, including:
- policymakers
- those working in councils
- advocates for social change
- anyone interested in or working in tackling poverty in Northern Ireland.
This event is part of the understanding poverty topic.
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