Civil rights movement in Northern Ireland

The Civil Rights Movement in Northern Ireland, active mainly in the late 1960s, sought to end discrimination against the Catholic minority by the Protestant majority. It aimed for equal rights in areas like housing, employment, and voting. Inspired by global civil rights struggles, activists demanded fair treatment and an end to segregated, unequal society. The movement’s protests and marches eventually contributed to social and political reforms, though tensions persisted, leading to the Troubles—a violent conflict from the late 1960s to 1998. Overall, it was a push for justice and equality in a divided society.