Rights at the Finish Line: Recent Episodes
NI Sport and Human Rights Forum
People. Sports. Human Rights. Stories. It's that simple. Join the NI Human Rights Commission as they showcase the people & sports promoting human rights for all. If you interested in sports, human rights & how both can be used to make a positive impact in our society, this is the ideal podcast for you. We get to know members of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum who have signed up to the Declaration of Sport and Human Rights. Hearing about them personally, we hear what drives them to promote human rights in their sports, and the good work in the community.
In this episode we get to hear from Justin McMinn, Co-Founder of Street Soccer Northern Ireland.
Street Soccer NI is a charity aiming to bring positivechange to people’s lives using sport. It helps groups such as the homeless, people with addictions, mental health issues, ex prisoners, refugees, asylum seekers and long term unemployed. Alongside football sessions they offer support with housing, employment, education, addictions, mental health issues and more.
Justin speaks to us about his own journey in sport, and what led him to co-founding Street Soccer Northern Ireland. Justin highlights the breadth of work and initiatives Street Soccer is involved in; from the Homeless World Cup and mental health workshops through to their charity shop aimed at providing goods and essentials to those in difficulty. Justin's commitment to helping as many people as possible comes through as he chats to the Rights at the Finish Line podcast.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Street Soccer Northern Ireland have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
In this episode we get to hear from Gareth Harper, Managing Director at PeacePlayers Northern Ireland.
PeacePlayers Northern Ireland uses sport and specifically basketball to engage with young people, breaking down barriers and promoting anti-sectarianism. PeacePlayers Northern Ireland operates conflict resolution education and leadership development activities for young people in Northern Ireland.
Gareth speaks to us about his own journey, including sporting achievements with his mum and the passion for his work with PeacePlayers shines through.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, PeacePlayers have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
In this episode we get to hear from Brian Caskey, Youth Worker and one of the founders of Limestone United.
Limestone United is a cross-community football club bringing people together, giving young people a voice and using the medium of sport to build good relations in Lower North Belfast area.
Brian chats to us about his journey, from his beginnings as a policeman through to setting up Limestone United. He speaks passionately about how the group has been transforming the lives of young people in the area and promoting anti-sectarianism, equality, and friendship.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Limestone United have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
In this episode we get to hear from Judith Rankin, Northern Ireland National Manager at Sported.Judith chats to us about her journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by Sported, such as their Pulse survey; projects increasing the capacity of local organisations to support young people; and efforts to tackle current issues such as cost of living challenges.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Sported have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 and to kick off Season three of Rights at the Finish Line we are delighted to speak with Simone Magill, footballer with Aston Villa and Northern Ireland International.
Simone tells us about her journey in football and the barriers encountered and broken as she blazed a trail in her rise to the top as Northern Ireland's first professional female footballer.
We explore how far female football has come and how much it still has to go in terms of equality and inclusion.
Simone also speaks about the power of education and provides advice for young girls today who are looking to play football whether recreationally or professionally.
Sarah Jo Haveron, Focus The Identity Trust.
In this episode we get to hear about Sarah's journey in sport, some of the great work being done by Focus The Identity Trust as well as discussing some of the current issues in sport.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Focus The Identity Trust have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and/or their organisations and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Marc Scott, Chief Executive at Ulster Hockey
In this episode we get to hear about Marc's journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by the Ulster Hockey to increase inclusion and participation in the sport, as well as how they are addressing some of the challenges related to their work.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Ulster Hockey have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Karla McDermott, Social Outreach Coordinator at Glentoran Social Partnership
In this episode we get to hear about Karla's journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by the Glentoran Social Partnership in Belfast. The overarching aim of the Glentoran Social Partnership is to create a structure and build resources that will enable the greater wellbeing and social inclusion for the people and groups of South & East Belfast through community engagement in recreational activities such as sport, recreation community interest and leisure time.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Glentoran Social Partnership have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Richard Honeyford, Executive Manager at the Northern Ireland Sports Forum.
In this episode we get to hear about Richard's journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by the NI Sports Forum and it's members.
The NI Sports Forum promote amateur sport and physical recreation, which results in improved physical and mental health.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Keith Gibson, Football For All Manager at the Irish FA Foundation.
In this episode we get to hear about Keith's journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by the IFA in Northern Ireland.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, the IFA have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Conal Heatley is the Business & Operations Manager at Commonwealth Games NI, and the current Chair of the NI Sport & Human Rights ForumCommonwealth Games Northern Ireland (CGNI) is the lead body for Commonwealth Sport in Northern Ireland. The council is representative of those sports recognised by the Commonwealth Games Federation.
CGNI is primarily tasked with presenting a team at both the Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Youth Games. These are the only opportunities available for athletes to compete in a multi-sport event representing Northern Ireland.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Commonwealth Games NI have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Kate Hills, Head of Safeguarding, Ethics & Youth Development at Swim Ireland. Swim Ireland is the governing body for swimming, diving, water polo, open water and synchronised swimming on the island of Ireland.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Swim Ireland have recently signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Episode 3. Chris Webster, Head of Rugby Development at Ulster Rugby. Ulster Rugby is one of the four professional provincial rugby teams from the island of Ireland.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Ulster Rugby have signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Diarmaid Marsden, Head of Club and Community Development Department at Ulster GAA. Ulster GAA is a Provincial council of the Gaelic Athletic Association sports of hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, and handball in the province of Ulster.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Netball NI have recently signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.
Karen Rollo is the Executive Manager at Netball NI, the Governing Body for Netball in Northern Ireland.
In this episode we get to hear about Karen's journey in sport, as well as some of the great work being done by Netball NI to grow participation and inclusion in netball in Northern Ireland.
As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, Netball NI have recently signed up to the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, see here.