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May
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September
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April
Call for Panel Members
May
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June
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August
The Commission for Victims and Survivors Response to the Draft Programme for Government
September
Commissioner Announces 10 New Members of the Victims and Survivors Forum
October
Commission Consultation - Standards for Services Provided to Victims and Survivors
Commissioner Appointed to Independent Focus Group for Operation Kenova
Lack of Progress on Dealing with the Legacy of the Past
Information Seminar: Funding for Organisations
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Commissioner has Positive Meeting with Justice Minister
November
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Support for the WAVE Injured Group in their call for a Pension
Standards for Services Provided to Victims and Survivors
The Executive Office Committee: Draft Programme for Government
December
Commissioner for Victims & Survivors Attending Afghan Peace Conference
Victims Angered by Exclusion from Draft Programme for Government
Second Consultation Response to Programme for Government
2017
January
Commissioner Meets McGurks Bar Group
Commissioner visits South East Fermanagh Foundation
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February
Commissioner Reaffirms her Commitment to Finding Solutions to Victims’ Issues
Time to Step Up and Deal With the Past
March
Tributes paid to outgoing members of Victims and Survivors Forum
Victims and Survivors Commissioner, Judith Thompson on the death of Martin McGuinness MLA
Commissioner Welcomes New Members to the Victims and Survivors Forum
May
Victims and Survivors Forum Discuss Legacy Issues on RTÉ
Northern Ireland Conflict and Mental Health
Time to Deliver on Promises say Victims and Survivors
Lessons can be Learned from Srebrenica
Commissioner Reflects on Srebrenica Visit
Introducing the New CVSNI Facebook Page
June
Major Peace IV Funded Research Projects Announced
Commissioner attends Derry Well Women AGM
Victims and Survivors Forum call for action after positive meeting with NI's political parties
July
Study reveals high levels of Troubles-related mental health conditions
Srebrenica Massacre - Commemoration Event at Stormont
August
Recruitment Opportunity
September
Update on a Pension for the Severely Injured
Legacy consultation process must be ‘timely’, ‘accessible’ and victim-led’ - Commissioner
Commissioner: We need political will to deal with the past properly
Consultation on Legacy Institutions is Assured in the Autumn
Commission Policy Seminar
October
Standards Working Group Hold First Meeting
Forum Members Share their Views on Recent Meeting with Secretary of State
Proposed Legislation May Help Provide Answers to Bereaved Families in the South of Ireland
Office Closure
Victims and Survivors Share their Views on Development of Media Guidelines
November
Victims and Survivors Forum Delegation meets DUP Party Leader, Arlene Foster MLA
Individuals Share their Views on the Pension for the Severely Injured
Victims and Survivors Forum Delegation meets SDLP and Alliance Party
December
Commissioner Thompson features on BBC Radio Ulster's 'Inside Politics'
Upcoming Research Tenders
Commissioner and Victims and Survivors Forum call on Secretary of State to show Political Leadership
2018
January
Live Research Tenders
Unacceptable Re-Victimisation of Victims and Survivors Must Stop
March
Time has Come for Secretary of State to Override Political Impasse for Victims and Survivors
Social Media Training Event
Victims Forum Meets with Tánaiste to Call for Progress on Legacy Mechanisms
May
Commissioner Welcomes Launch of Consultation on Addressing the Legacy of the Past
June
Healing Through Remembering: Day of Reflection
NIO Consultation: Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past
Re-tender Process - PEACE IV-funded Effective Advocacy Services Research Project
July
‘The voice of victims and survivors must be heard loud and clear if the new legacy proposals are to work’
Legacy Consultation in Danger of Low NI Response
October
Career Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer
NICCY and CVS Welcome the first IRC Report
November
Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past: CVSNI Advice to Politicians
December
Commissioner on Good Morning Britain to Discuss Call for an Amnesty for all
CVSNI's Office Closed from 12pm Today
2019
January
VACANCY: Personal Secretary (Temporary)
PEACE IV Victims and Survivors Research Programme: Addressing Needs and Contributing to a Better Future
February
Commission Responds to the Government’s 'Strategy for Our Veterans' consultation
March
International Women’s Day 2019
UK and Irish Government Cooperation Key to Delivering Successful Legacy Institutions For all Victims and Survivors
April
Commissioner presents Legacy Considerations to Irish Government for first time
May
June
Consultation begins on Regional Trauma Network
July
Formal Evaluation of Victims and Survivors Strategy 2009-2019
Victims Commissioner Welcomes Publication of Legacy Findings but Calls for a Timetable of Action
Commissioner Publishes Advice to Government on Victims and Survivors Pension Calling for Immediate Implementation
August
Consultation Survey - Advice on an extension to the Strategy for Victims and Survivors 2009-2019 and Programme Funding
Commissioner Agrees No Moral Equivalence Between Those Who Caused Harm and Those Who Harmed
Commissioner welcomes re-appointment and sets out her agenda for the year ahead
Commissioner Opening Address at the John Hewitt Summer School
September
Update on Progress of a Victims and Survivors Payment Arrangement (Pension)
Tender Notification - Formal Evaluation of Victims and Survivors Strategy 2009 - 2019
November
2020
January
Northern Ireland Office Publish Victims' Payment Regulations
March
Frequently Asked Questions on the Victims Payment Scheme
Update from Chief Executive, Andrew Sloan regarding COVID-19
Victims Commissioner: "Your views are more important to the Commission than ever at this difficult time"
April
Detective Chief Superintendent, Bobby Singleton, answers questions on suspension of Legacy Investigations
Commissioner calls for urgent publication of detailed Legacy Legislation
Victims & Survivors Forum Welcome Chief Constable restart of Legacy Investigations Branch
May
Add Your Voice to a New Victims' Strategy
Shadow Secretary of State Promises to be a Victims and Survivors Voice in Westminster on Legacy Legislation
Missed Deadlines Mean Misery for Victims and Survivors
June
Open Letter to the Prime Minister and NI Executive: "Implement the Victims' Payment"
Continued Government Silence on Details of Proposed Legacy Legislation Unacceptable Say Victims and Survivors in Open Letter to MPs
July
Commissioner and Forum Address Legacy Legislation and the Victims Payment with Shadow Secretary of State in Belfast
August
Commissioner Judith Thompson Term of Office Ends
Commissioner Welcomes Movement on Victims Payment
September
Evaluate the Victims' Strategy
October
A Letter from the Minister of Justice on the Victims Payment Scheme
December
Christmas Opening Hours
2021
February
Commission responds to Department of Health’s ‘Substance Use Strategy’ consultation
March
An Update on the Victims Payment Scheme
April
Commission responds to Department of Health's Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031
Commission Welcomes Movement on Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme
The Victims and Survivors Service Open The Individual Needs Programme 2021/22
Victims and Survivors Forum Meet with US Consul General
Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme to Open 30 June
May
Ballymurphy Inquest
June
Update on the implementation of the Mental Health Action Plan
An Update from the Minister of Justice on the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
July
Legacy Announcement by Secretary of State
August
Opening of Troubles Permanent Disablement Scheme
October
Population Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Dealing with the Past
November
Report highlights how generations born after major peace agreements are still impacted by the past
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