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Fellowship Project Calls for Action on Abuse of Political Candidates in Northern Ireland
Backed by the Electoral Commission Northern Ireland, the project comes in response to alarming statistics: 71% of candidates in the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election experienced abuse, threats, or intimidation. This rising hostility disproportionately affects...
Highlights from the Fellowship Dublin residential
The Dublin residential got underway with a visit to the British Embassy. A huge thank you to Ambassador Paul Johnston, Deputy Head of Mission Elin Burns, Dr Harry O’Rahilly, and other Embassy colleagues for sharing their expertise and experience with our Fellows....
Armagh woman seeks to strengthen diaspora’s voice with Fellowship Programme
An Armagh native now calling New York home, McCooey has embarked on a journey of reimagining leadership through the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme, bringing her corporate experience to a seven-month programme of collaboration and leadership...
How the corporate world is empowering new leaders in Northern Ireland
The Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme is supported by Allstate NI, Camlin Group, FinTrU, Fujitsu NI, NIE Networks and Ulster Carpets. It also receives support from the Irish Department for Foreign Affairs, and the Irish American Partnership. The...
A year in review: CDP in 2024
In 2024, the Fellowship Programme continued to thrive, highlighted by our exceptional Fellows and notable residentials in Dublin and Oxford. In April, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2024 at Hillsborough Castle. Following a well-deserved break, we...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this festive season, let us take a moment to reflect on the world we share. We live in a world that can often feel divided, cruel, and unfair. Yet, kindness, compassion, and empathy are gifts we all can give this Christmas;...
Fellows reflect at midway point of Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Leadership Programme
The current Fellowship is the largest cohort to date—28 leaders representing a diverse range of sectors. These include MLAs and councillors from the world of politics, CEOs and directors from the business world, as well as participants from charities, health,...
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, Daniel Greenberg CB, visits Northern Ireland to guide Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellows on Principles of Public Life
As the official responsible for upholding MPs’ conduct and propriety since January 2023, Greenberg’s engagement focused on fostering ethical leadership and exploring the critical role of trust in both public and private sectors. The Fellowship Programme, now in its...
Politicians, senior business leaders and public servants among 28 leaders announced as fourth cohort of the Fellowship Programme
Twenty-eight people who are already contributing significantly in political, business, civic society and public sector were selected after a competitive process to find the next stand-out leaders in the region. They were officially sworn in as the Class of 2025 in a...