Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia.

We stand in solidarity with Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTI+) #Traveller and #Roma .
LGBTQI+ rights are human rights.

For advice & support: travandromalgbti.ie

#IDAHOBIT2024

Lots of great learning materials for schools on children’s rights & participation including useful myth busting FAQs & guide to using the #LundyModel from ⁦UNICEF UK⁩ Rights Respecting Schools Award team. unicef.org.uk/rights-respect…

Wishing our friends DublinDanceFestival a fabulous opening night for #DDF2024 ! 👏💃🕺

We're delighted to be partnering with them once again with COMETA a gorgeous show for ages 6+ by Roser López Espinosa, on at The Ark this week - 16-19 May! 🚀
ark.ie/events/view/co…

📢 Opportunity for 18-25 year olds to join the CIÉ Youth Board 'Transport Trailblazers':

CIÉ wants to hear ideas and insights from a youth board of Transport Trailblazers; enthusiastic, motivated, open-minded and forward-thinking young people to directly influence the strategic

Next question is from Aisling from Dublin whose question is around how to ensure that Children and Young People's Voices are heard when legislation is being made at an EU Level
#EUOnlineSafety #EE24

Looking forward to hearing from young people spunout.ie JigsawYMH Scouting Ireland on online safety this morning Children's Rights Alliance #EUOnlineSafety

We were so excited to have the Cast and Creative team of the Summer I Robbed a Bank working at The Ark this week in preparation for performances during @corkmidsummer! Next stop @theeverymancork 💥

Commissioned by The Ark and @theeverymancork
🎟️ bit.ly/3UxohzZ

Enormously important opportunity for adults, duty bearers, policy makers and everyone to hear from children and young people about how best to ensure their safety online.

The creative team behind ☀️ The Summer I Robbed a Bank ☀️ as part of @corkmidsummer, went on a site visit to Achill Island last week to research sheep, sideways rain, Grace O Malley’s Castle, how far away the beach is, and currachs!

THU 6–SUN 16 JUN
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An uplifting, inspiring day launching The Ark Dublin’s new strategy. Article 31 UNCRC in action (right to participate freely in cultural life & the arts) & Article 12 (right to be heard).

Bonus: being lobbied by an enterprising 11-year-old for a night off homework. He’ll go far.

Today the OCO published two reports on our learnings from organising accessible and inclusive events.

📖Beyond Limits: Accessible and Inclusive Event Guide

📖How to run a mixed ability Youth Advisory Panel: key learnings from the OCO

Available now: Oco.ie/library

📢There is one month left until the NCCA consultation on the redeveloped primary curriculum concludes.

📝Questionnaires are available for those working in education and for parents / guardians who would like to give their feedback on the proposals.

💻You can find the

CORK! Midsummer! Me bro and I have cooked up a show for kids!

Head down to Cork this June and join 12 year old Rex on a Summer adventure in ⭐The Summer I Robbed a Bank

Commissioned by The Ark and The Everyman
👀Cork Midsummer Festival

👉Adapted by Mark Doherty from David O'Doherty's book
⭐️Ages 7 +
📅Sat 8-Sun 16 June
🎟️everymancork.com/events/the-sum…

Take a look at some of our Strategy Launch day highlights! Thank you to all who attended 👏
📸𝓖𝓮𝓶𝓶𝓪 📸🎥

👉The Ark gratefully acknowledges its principal funders The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Department of Education and Dublin City Council as well as Department of Rural and Community Development, Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, Youth, Love Temple Bar, DWEC

My daughter Eloise was privileged to be part of the children’s council in the past. What a wonderful way for children’s voices to be heard through creativity, drama and fun.

Looking forward to important work ahead with great collaborators in Dublin City Arts Office 🙏

Into *The Ark* for the launch of an ambitious Strategy 2024-28 developed with children and for children's right to the arts, rest and play The Ark Dublin The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Department of Education Dublin City Arts Office

Gorgeous afternoon spent in The Ark Dublin at the launch of their #thearkstrategylaunch Fantastic to listen to everyone who spoke especially all their present and past youth council members. The highlight was Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC galvanising speech. Well done to all involved 💙

Superb speeches at #TheArkStrategyLaunch today⁦ by ⁦⁦Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC⁩ and members of the Ark Children’s Council “A magical place where children are in charge and imagination runs free” 2023-28 ⁦The Ark Dublin⁩ is in safe hands for sure