Pat Finucane Centre

A human rights and political development organisation based in Derry. The group was originally founded in 1989 as the Bloody Sunday Initiative and in 1993 changed its name to the PFC. Pat Finucane was a lawyer based in Belfast who defended a number of Republicans facing charges arising out of the conflict. He was shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries, the Ulster Defence Association / Ulster Freedom Fighters, on 12 February 1989 amidst allegations of collusion between the security forces and Loyalists. The PFC aims include: the promotion by non-violent means the creation of an independent, pluralistic, democratic and non-sectarian Ireland; the promotion of understanding and respect for human rights; the encouragement of community development, community relations, conflict resolution and non-violent social change. The PFC provides resources and services to a number of groups including: Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign, Relatives for Justice, Bogside Residents Group.