Discrimination against the Irish language community did not end with the signing of our peace agreement; colonial legacies were not wiped clean by the signatures of politicians and heads of state on an international agreement. We suspected this before and we know it to be true now. For international law to be adhered to, and agreements honoured, constant vigilance from communities like ours - and forums like yours - is necessary. This is the only way to ensure Irish language speakers in the north of Ireland, and minorities across the world, can effectively challenge hostility, sectarianism and marginalisation. We therefore call on this Forum to: ● Support the immediate implementation of a comprehensive law and strategy on the Irish language as a means to facilitate reconciliation and parity of esteem. ● Support a new commitment regarding the strategic development of the Irish Medium Education sector ● Issue a press-release reflecting those resolutions and publicly support our community in our ongoing efforts to secure language rights and recognition.