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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Tim Attwood, John and Pat Hume Foundation Secretary, addressed the audience before traditional music closed a memorable day marking #PeaceDay in Monaghan.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Panel 2: 'From Screens to Systems: Women Shaping Peace and Politics in a Digital World' – former TD/Minister Liz McManus, political commentator Linzi McLaren & Niamh Smyth TD. Both panels chaired by award-winning broadcaster Audrey Carville.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Panel 1: 'Peacebuilding in Practice: The Northern Ireland Experience, Finland's Role & the European Dimension' – Ambassador of Finland Leena Gardemeister, peacebuilding practitioner Dympna McGlade & Pat Hynes of the Glencree Centre.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This seminar brought together leading voices from the fields of peacebuilding, diplomacy, education, community development, and digital innovation. Guests were welcomed by Cllr. Aidan Campbell, Cathaoirleach, Monaghan Co Co, & Niamh Smyth TD.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today, marking UN International Day of Peace & the EU Presidency Programme, Monaghan County Council, the Embassy of Finland in Ireland, the Hume Foundation & the Glencree Centre, hosted 'Building Sustainable Peace in a Digitally Transformed World', at the Peace Campus, Monaghan Town. 🧵

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Project Lighthouse brought together a group of Cultural Champions from both sides of the border for a unique creative journey — theatre workshops, cross-community residencies, and honest conversations about what peace really means to their generation.🕊️

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Well done to all the young people from Sligo and Derry/Londonderry involved in Project Lighthouse who performed their shared vision of peace, identity and belonging, today as part of the International Day of Peace.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔴 What is the progress in addressing division, segregation and inequality? 🔴 How are the voices of underrepresented communities being included in peacebuilding? 🔴 Whether current funding, structures and accountability mechanisms are sufficient to deliver meaningful change?

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The event was chaired by Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation and Peace Summit Partnership, and focused on: 🔴 How has cross departmental commitment to peace been actioned across departments and agencies? 🔴 How peacebuilding is being embedded across government policy and delivery? (cont..)

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Professor Duncan Morrow, Ulster University and Peace Summit Partnership, Dympna McGlade of Peace Summit Partnership gave short addressed with Moira Doherty, the Permanent Secretary and senior civil service head of The Executive Office responding on behalf of OFM/DFM and TEO.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday, the Peace Summit Partnership hosted a briefing on the Programme for Government’s cross-departmental Commitment to Peace, in Parliament Buildings, Belfast, with a welcome from Sinéad McLaughlin MLA, who sponsored the event with Claire Sugden MLA & Mike Nesbitt MLA.

Speakers on Parliament Buildings balcony

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Michael Quinn @quinnfreelance.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The youth-accented Project Lighthouse is a hugely ambitious collaboration between Derry's Millennium Forum and @hawkswellsligo.bsky.social with support from the @humefoundation.bsky.social. My news story for @britishtheatreguide.info…

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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

All Civic Space 2 resources are freely available to use on social media and elsewhere. Data cited within the project is referenced and was correct at the time of publication. Press release: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/09/09/n... Thanks to DFA Reconciliation Fund for supporting this project.

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New initiative creates space for respectful dialogue on Northern Ireland's constitutional future - University of Liverpool News

New initiative creates space for respectful dialogue on Northern Ireland's constitutional future

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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We are launching Civic Space 2, major cross-community initiative supporting people from different identities to engage constructively in discussion on constitutional futures. Civic Space 2 website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie... Playlist of Civic Space 2 videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Civic Space 2 - 2026 - YouTube

Civic Space 2 is an inter-community initiative which aims to protect and develop dialogue and promote reconciliation and conflict transformation. It has part...

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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you for your support of and contribution to Civic Space 2, which wouldn't be possible without engagement from across communities and different constitutional viewpoints. The podcast featuring @humefoundation.bsky.social Secretary Tim Attwood is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaap...

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Civic Space 2 (2026) - Podcast - Derry/Londonderry: Tim Attwood and Mark Roxborough

YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Hume Foundation are proud to have supported Civic Space 2, led by @irishinstitute.bsky.social, funded by the DFA's Reconciliation Fund. It brings all perspectives together on NI's constitutional future, grounded in evidence & mutual respect. 🔗 Explore here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...

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Civic Space 2 (2026) | Institute of Irish Studies | University of Liverpool

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Statement on the death of Stephen Walker John Hume Jnr, son of John Hume and Chair of the John and Pat Hume Foundation said; “The Hume family and the John and Pat Hume Foundation wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Stephen Walker." humefoundation.org/press/statem...

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As the John & Pat Hume Foundation mark the five years since Pat's passing, we have re-shared some of the tributes from 2021: humefoundation.org/press/rememb...

Pat Hume at the 2018 Irish Red Cross Awards

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Pat Hume’s daughters Áine and Thérèse, alongside other family members were present with Bishop Donal McKeown, Fr Paul Farren. Mark Durkan and Mark H Durkan MLA.

A group photo of those who attended the tree planting.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

On the fifth anniversary of the passing of Pat Hume, an oak tree was planted today, Wednesday the 2nd of September 2026, in honour of Pat Hume in the grounds of St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry. The tree was planted next to her late husband John Hume.

Bishop Donal McKeown alongside Pat's daughters Áine and Thérèse

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

As we reflect on John’s life and on his words, read back the many tributes paid to John which can be found through the following link: linktr.ee/humefoundation

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Hume Foundation Official: Instagram, X, Facebook | Linktree

Official account for the John and Pat Hume Foundation.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

John Hume is the only person to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, Gandhi Peace Prize and Martin Luther King Non-Violence Award. This is a testament to his life and legacy.

David Trimble and John Hume accepting the Nobel Peace Prize

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

John’s words still guide the work we do every day at the John & Pat Hume Foundation. We remember him, and Pat, for the courage it took to imagine a better future, and for building the peace that we enjoy today.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

“Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict.”

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Read the John & Pat Hume Foundation statement on the New Annual John Hume Peace Prize here: humefoundation.org/articles/the...

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

“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

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Shared Future News @sharedfuture.news · 30/06/2026

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

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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...

Graphic containing text of the post alongside photos of Jarlath Burns and Ciara Mageen, and the logos of the Hume Foundation and UN Peacebuilding Week

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The legacy to Jo Cox MP must be a more positive and respectful society. The John and Pat Hume Foundation remember the courageous Jo Cox MP: humefoundation.org/articles/the...

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The legacy to Jo Cox MP must be a more positive and respectful society – The John and Pat Hume Foundation

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"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.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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?...

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

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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?...

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

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This will be followed by panel conversation with speakers and representatives from Peace Players and Limestone United Cross Community.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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

Photos of Jarlath Burns and Ciara Mageean alongside the information of the event found in the post.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

To register to attend this speech in person or to attend virtually, as well as more details of this event, visit the event page found at the following link: www.iiea.com/events/peace...

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

A keynote address by Jon Burrows MLA Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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...

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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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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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...

Graphic for the event described in the tweet inlcuding details of time and location alongside the cover of Miriam O'Callaghan's book 'Life, Work, Everything'

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

As John Hume said ‘Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it.’ #respectfulpolitics

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

“The evident increase of abuse in politics, especially towards women and those already under-represented in politics demonstrates the importance of specific efforts to address gendered and related inequalities.” Hannah Philips, Respectful Politics Policy Manager @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

At the event, Cara Hunter MLA said “Had I known what this job would entail and the abuse that is quite normalised that comes with it, I probably wouldn't have done it and wouldn't have put my name forward…My fear with politics in NI is that there are no real safeguarding mechanisms for politicians”

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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

Group photo of Cara Hunter MLA, QUB Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer, Dr Aishling McMorrow, Hannah Philips and Nóirín O'Sullivan

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Those celebrated were: 🔴 Patricia O’Neill 🔴 Dr Siobhán Fitzpatrick 🔴 Paul Caskey 🔴 Denise Hughes 🔴 Jim O’Neill 🔴 Paddy Harte 🔴 Colin Flinn 🔴 Lauren McAreavey 🔴 Lyn Moffett 🔴 Darren Ferguson 🔴 Nisha Tandon 🔴 Julitta Clancy 🔴 Peter Weil 🔴 Eamonn McCann

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Speakers also included Mayor of Derry City & Strabane Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Vice-Chair and founder member of the Early Childhood Peace Consortia Dr Siobhán Fitzpatrick, Ivy Goddard of the Ballymena Inter-Ethnic Forum, mediator and restorative justice practitioner Denise Hughes and Eamonn McCann.

Panel on Peace and Reconciliation, on stage at the Guildhall, Derry City.

MarK Durkan, Dr Ali Shaar, Dr Siobhán Fitzpatrick and Mayor of Derry City & Strabane Cllr Ruairí McHugh.

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The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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.

A group photo of those awarded as Quiet Peacebuilders taken in the Guildhall, Derry City.

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