The Peace Accord, Cross-Community Programs and the Implications of the British Exit (Brexit)

Abstract

On June 23^rd 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. However, Northern Ireland voted to remain, substantiating old divisions. Protestants voted to leave and Catholics voted to stay. This article will discuss the implications of Brexit to the 1998 Peace Accord and cross community programs in Northern Ireland, specifically the Ulster Project (UPI). UPI was created to increase religious, social, and political tolerance for differing religions and cultures, as well as foster increased good will between Protestants and Catholics. Brexit will have significant implications to the work of cross-community programming and the 1998 Peace Accord.