“So let’s celebrate 25 extraordinary years by recommitting to renewal and repair, by making this exceptional peace the birthright of every child in Northern Ireland for all the days to come.” -President Biden #BGFA25 NI Youth Forum

Kicking off the NI Youth Forum event in the Ulster University Belfast Campus to commemorate 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement #BGFA25

Thanks to The Linen Hall for organising tonight’s Castle Buildings reunion:
▫️4 negotiators who backed the Agreement ✔️
▫️1 negotiator who didn’t ❌
▫️1 journalist who waited outside in the snow ❄️

Delighted to be featured in the The Irish News! Young people deserve a shared future and a united community. Our political leaders will decide if we make that happen.

As NI Youth Forum Policy Officer I will do all I can to secure a fairer future. #BGFA25 💛

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Fantastic speech by Queen's University Belfast 🎓 Queen's Students' Union President Emma Murphy 💫 recognising the vital role of #students in the peace process & of the need for further progress. 💪
#Agreement25 #BGFA25

The Eelam #Tamil Nation congratulates Sinn Féin, DUP, #US , GOV.UK & #NorthIreland on 25 yrs of sustained peace resulting from the Good Friday Agreement signed 25 yrs ago this week. Recognition of the parties’ normative symmetry was imperative to its success. #bgfa25

Join us and CAIN Web Service this Thursday for a talk on the key documents leading up to the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. Sign up here bit.ly/3BlHwSU There will also be an opportunity to view the original Agreement on the day Northern Ireland Office The National Archives #BGFA25

Compelling words by Hillary Clinton at Queen's University Belfast 🎓 #Agreement25 formally recognising the “determined, unstoppable forces” for peace & human rights of #women , like Mo Mowlam, Inez McCormack, Pat Hume, Joyce McCartan, monica mcwilliams, Bronagh Hinds, Jane Morrice #rejoinEU #FBPE #CelticProtocol & Pearl Sagar #BGFA25

10/ There’s more, but I’ll stop now. Many will have much much worse involving close family members. #bgfa25 #GFA But the vision and leadership shown 25 years ago means growing up in NI today is a different experience. (Plus do watch Derry Girls if you haven’t).

🗓On this day, 22nd May 1998

The people of Northern Ireland voted in favour of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, securing a brighter future for us all.

#BGFA25

Our staff along with Dan from TNA were delighted to be at the Civic Reception for the #BGFA25 Anniversary Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

It's great to make the original signed agreement so widely accessible as part of the #BGFA25 tour of NI.

Thanks to @UKNatArchives Northern Ireland Office

Another excellent #BGFA25 event from The Linen Hall.

Captivating insights from 'inside the room' at the time, and reflections since - on what it takes to secure, and realise #agreement .

All skilfully drawn out by the questions and observations of Mark Simpson

Young people call for say in NI future at Good Friday Agreement event via The Irish News irishnews.com/news/northerni…

25 years since the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, reflecting on the courage and compromise shown by the leaders and people of Northern Ireland in order to achieve peace. I hope #Libya 's leaders are inspired by this example - I know I am. #bgfa25

Great words from my Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office colleagues also from Northern Ireland #bgfa25

The announcement of a visit to NI by President Biden to mark #BGFA25 is welcome. It reflects the ongoing support of the US for the peace process & signals their belief in our ambition for the next 25 years & beyond. We will play our part in supporting a successful visit. #OurGiantAmbition

A brief hiatus between phase 1 of Op Rondoletto (visit of Rishi Sunak & President Biden to NI) & phase 2 this week, with further VIP events & #BGFA25 commemorations, provided time to visit our mutual aid colleagues & check in on interoperability training for VIPEX teams (VIP escort).

“I remember watching the TV coverage and bursting into tears.”

UK diplomats from Northern Ireland reflect on the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement 25 years on.

#bgfa25

Ready to start our Belfast / Good Friday Agreement panel discussion, organised together with IrishEmbassyFinland CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation MFA Finland 🇫🇮!

#BGFA25

4/4... #prosperity that ploughs new pathways of #inclusion . The doorway to that #future is wide open, and the threshold is ready to be crossed. #Tourism #Business #Ireland #UK #EU #USA #GFA25 #Protocol #BGFA25 President Biden Joe Kennedy III Joseph Kennedy III US Consulate Belfast Ambassador Jane Hartley Ambassador Claire Cronin Amanda Sloat

🗣️ We believe it is important that young people are involved in marking this important moment and are included in the conversation 💬

📲 To register contact Natalie or Lauren - details on flyer 📲

#PromotingYouthVoice #BGFA25

Marking the 25th anniversary of the #Belfast #GoodFriday Agreement this week, TGTE calls to attention the successful agreement’s mandate that the political destiny of #NorthernIreland be resolved through #Referendum , a #democratic exercise consistent with #HumanRights . #bgfa25

I was very grateful to be invited to the NI Youth Forum’s evening event to commemorate 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement. Thank you to the Forum for their great event and all who attended!

#BGFA25 #YouthForum