Comment: Why I am fearful about the future for libraries in Northern Ireland in the face of crippling budget cuts

Trisha Ward, former Director of Library Services at Libraries NI, believes that library users and the wider public need to voice opposition to the ongoing reductions to a vital service - https://viewdigital.org/comment-why-i-am-fearful-about-the-future-for-libraries-in-northern-ireland-in-the-face-of-crippling-budget-cuts/ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Why we’re supporting the ‘News for All’ campaign

Over the last few months VIEWdigital has been working with the Public Interest News Foundation  (PINF) on its 'News for All' campaign and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which is going through the House of Lords. – https://viewdigital.org/why-were-supporting-the-news-for-all-campaign/ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Thousands march on US consulate in south Belfast to demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Belfast-born Palestinian Khalid El-Astal, who lost his wife, mother and brother in the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza, told a rally in Belfast yesterday (17-12-2023) that he is very concerned for other members of his family. - https://viewdigital.org/thousands-march-on-us-consulate-in-south-belfast-to-demand-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza/ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Two more schools vote ‘Yes’ to integrated education in Northern Ireland

Within days of the launch of the Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland, further evidence of the demand for integrated education is apparent after two more successful parental ballot outcomes were announced. - https://viewdigital.org/15443-2/ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Irish Traveller family unlawfully discriminated against at Belfast restaurant

A court has ruled that an Irish Traveller family asked to leave a Belfast restaurant was unlawfully discriminated against on grounds of race. – https://viewdigital.org/irish-traveller-family-unlawfully-discriminated-against-at-belfast-restaurant/ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at VIEWdigital

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