Today, the John & Pat Hume Foundation marks six years since John Hume’s passing. John was a man who spent his life believing that dialogue could achieve what division never could.

“Our family and the John & Pat Hume Foundation are deeply appreciative that Taoiseach Micheál Martin has today announced that the Irish government is to establish and fund a new annual peace prize honouring the work and legacy of Nobel Peace Laureate John Hume.” John Hume Jr

Building a shared homeplace: the role of #sport in #reconciliation Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/building-a-s... @humefoundation.bsky.social @officialgaa.bsky.social #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #PeacebuildingWeek

Join us for 'The Role of Sport in Reconciliation', as part of UN #PeacebuildingWeek Speakers include GAA President Jarlath Burns & athlete Ciara Mageean, as well as speakers from Peace Players and Limestone United Cross Community 🕖 19:00 📅 Wednesday 24th June 🎟️ humefoundation.org/event/the-ro...

This month marks 10 years since Jo Cox was killed. As @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social reflects on Jo’s life, work and legacy, we’re reminded that we have more in common than that which divides us. Find out more and stay connected: jocoxfoundation.org/10years #MoreInCommon

"Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity." John Hume, Nobel Peace Laureate.

Watch back @miriamocal.bsky.social, in conversation with Mark Carruthers, on her book 'Life, Work, Everything', which took place on Saturday in the Crescent Arts Centre as part of Belfast Book Festival! 👇 youtu.be/QdhIzz32xdM?...

Miriam O'Callaghan in conversation with Mark Carruthers at Belfast Book Festival

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Watch back Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (@uuponline.bsky.social), speech from Thursday at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Dublin. “Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland” 👇 youtu.be/GMT8KOAYyLM?...

Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland

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Join us for 'The Role of Sport in Reconciliation' on Wednesday 24th of June, with President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns & Ciara Mageean, Portaferry middle distance runner and European Athletics Championship gold medallist. 🕖 19:00 📍Millers 2 Suite, Canal Court Hotel, Newry 🎟️ linktr.ee/humefoundation

The Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (@uuponline.bsky.social), Jon Burrows MLA, will deliver a keynote address on Thursday 4th of June, 2026, at 12:00pm “Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland” This speech will take place at the IIEA, Dublin

As we look forward to @miriamocal.bsky.social in conversation with Mark Carruthers, on her book 'Life, Work, Everything' as part of Belfast Book Festival at the Crescent Arts Centre, we look back on her piece "Finding a way out of the darkness was Hume's mission" www.rte.ie/news/analysi...

Finding a way out of the darkness was Hume's mission

Like all great peacemakers, even through those darkest days, John Hume did not turn his back on peace, he did not give up. He would find a way out of the darkness.

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Join us at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast on Saturday the 6th of June for Miriam O'Callaghan, in conversation with Mark Carruthers, on her book 'Life, Work, Everything' as part of Belfast Book Festival. @miriamocal.bsky.social Tickets: belfastbookfestival.com/festival-pro...

Really encouraging to watch this youtu.be/sWubw1FM9gc?... #BuildingPeaceinEurope @icipeace.bsky.social @humefoundation.bsky.social

Meeting the Quiet Peacebuilders

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Yesterday in the Guildhall, the Hume Foundation hosted the 2nd Quiet Peacebuilders Award honouring fourteen Quiet Peacebuilders. The event included an address by Director of the Palestinian Child Institute, Dr Ali Shaar MD, about his work on the impact of war and conflict on children and women.

Thanks to all who joined us this evening at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social at ‘The democratic impact of social media abuse towards women in politics’ panel discussion as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social with Nóirín O’Sullivan, Cara Hunter MLA, Hannah Philips and @aishlingmcmorrow.bsky.social

Yesterday in the Guildhall, the Hume Foundation hosted the 2nd Quiet Peacebuilders Award honouring fourteen Quiet Peacebuilders. The event included an address by Director of the Palestinian Child Institute, Dr Ali Shaar MD, about his work on the impact of war and conflict on children and women.

Join us for the 2nd Quiet Peacebuilders Award on Monday the 23rd of March at 11am in the Guildhall, Derry City. The Quiet Peacebuilders Award recognises everyday peacemakers, who, during the Troubles or today, quietly and effectively promoted peace and reconciliation.

Join us for a panel on 'The democratic impact of social media abuse towards women in politics’ as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social programme, at 6pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026, in the Canada Room, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Tickets available here 👉 imaginebelfast.com/event/the-de...

Join us for a panel on ‘Checks and Balances – the Role of Opposition in UK and Ireland’ as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social programme, at 6.30pm on Thursday 26th March 2026, in Conor Lecture Theatre in Birley (BA) building, @ulsteruni.bsky.social, Belfast campus. Event details below 👇

Join us for a panel on ‘Checks and Balances – the Role of Opposition in UK and Ireland’ as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social programme, at 6.30pm on Thursday 26th March 2026, in Conor Lecture Theatre in Birley (BA) building, @ulsteruni.bsky.social, Belfast campus. Event details below 👇

Join us for a panel on 'The democratic impact of social media abuse towards women in politics’ as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social programme, at 6pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026, in the Canada Room, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Tickets available here 👉 imaginebelfast.com/event/the-de...