In this episode of the Rights at the Finish Line podcast, we hear from Paul Stephenson, Senior Consultant at NSPCC Sport.

NSPCC Sport works with the sport and physical activity sector to create a caring culture where children and young people are safe and thrive in sport.

Paul speaks about his own journey in sport, before highlighting the breadth of work being undertaken by NSPCC Sport. The conversation explores human rights issues including safeguarding, child protection, tacklingviolence against women and girls, disability and inclusion in sport. Paul also highlights NSPCC Sport's work with supporting sporting bodies, as well as providing a wide range of services for young people such as Childline.As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, NSPCC Sport have signed up to the Declaration of Sport and Human Rights.

To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum and the Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, visit: https://nihrc.org/our-work/other-sites/nihrc-sport-human-rights

To learn more about NSPCC Sport please see the followinglink: https://sport.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this programme 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 of the Rights at the Finish Line podcast, wehear from Jahswill Emmanuel, Founder at Multi-Ethnic Sports and Cultures Northern Ireland (MSCNI).

MSCNI is a multicultural, community-based charity usingsport to foster integration, tackle racism, promote cultural celebration, and empower ethnic minority, refugee, and asylum-seeking communities across Northern Ireland.

Jahswill speaks to us about his own journey in sport, andwhat led him to founding MSCNI. He highlights the breadth of work and initiatives MSCNI is involved in; from starting the Northern Ireland Super League for ethnic minority football clubs, leading initiatives in women and girl’s empowerment, building leadership skills for young people and supportingcultural heritage projects.

Jahswill’s passion for using sport and culture as tools for integration and peacebuilding is clear in this discussion with the Rights at the Finish Line podcast.

As a member of the NI Sport & Human Rights Forum, MSCNIhave signed up to the Declaration of Sport and Human Rights.
To learn more about NI Sport & Human Rights Forum andthe Declaration on Sport and Human Rights, visit https://nihrc.org/our-work/other-sites/nihrc-sport-human-rights.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this programare 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 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.