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 positive

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.