Supports and services for victims and survivors must be protected as needs grow, says Commissioner
Supports and services for victims and survivors must be protected as needs grow, says Commissioner
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Commissioner honours “courage and resilience” of survivors of historical institutional child abuse at State memorial
Commissioner honours “courage and resilience” of survivors of historical institutional child abuse at State memorial
Commissioner launches awareness raising initiative on supports and services to victims and survivors
The Commissioner is preparing to launch an initiative across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Irelanda
Remembering Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse
On Friday 20 February 2026, a memorial plaque will be unveiled in Parliament Buildings.
Commissioner Fiona Ryan welcomes Roisin McGlone
Commissioner Fiona Ryan recently welcomed Roisin McGlone to the COSICA office
Investigation following safeguarding concerns raised by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
PSNI launches investigation after safeguarding concerns made public by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Men's Mental Health Month
Highlighting the importance of supporting the mental health needs of men who are victims and survivors
Commissioner Update Summer 2025
Commissioner Update Summer 2025
Commissioner acknowledges courage, strength and resilience of victims and survivors as Redress Scheme closes
Commissioner acknowledges courage, strength and resilience of victims and survivors as Redress Scheme closes
Commissioner Update Spring 2025
Commissioner Update Spring 2025
Commissioner launches new awareness initiative to reach victims and survivors of non-recent/historical institutional child abuse
The Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme will close to all applications, without exception, on 2 April 2025
Deadline for Applying for Redress Compensation from the HIA Redress Board is 2 April 2025.
Please note without exception the last date on which an application for compensation can be received by the HIA Redress
Commissioner reaches out to victims and survivors as redress deadline nears
Commissioner reaches out to victims and survivors as redress deadline nears
Commissioner Update Autumn/Winter 2024
Commissioner Update Autumn/Winter 2024
Office of the Commissioner highlights Redress Scheme application closure date
Office of the Commissioner highlights Redress Scheme application closure date
Commissioner Statement on draft Programme for Government
The Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse has submitted her response to the draft Programme for...
Recruitment will remain open for the Office of the Commissioner’s Advisory Panel until 29 November
Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Friday 29 November at 12 noon
World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated every year on 10 October, offers a valuable opportunity to raise...
Commissioner Fiona Ryan welcomes Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse to Belfast
Commissioner Fiona Ryan welcomes Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Institutional Abuse to Belfast.
Advisory Panel recruitment now open
Recruitment is now open for the Office of the Commissioner’s Advisory Panel.