No child born without a chance – Northern Ireland

This report sets out the key actions the Northern Ireland Executive must take over the next four years if it is to meet its obligations to children living in poverty. One in four children in Northern Ireland is growing up in poverty which equates to over 100,000 children. Growing up in poverty can have a damaging and lasting impact on children so it is vital to invest in eradicating child poverty. We’re calling for all parties to support three key commitments: 1. Tackle severe child poverty within the child poverty action plan and Programme for Government.2. Break the link between poverty and educational underachievement. 3. Commit to ending persistent child poverty which is linked to the legacy of the conflict.