
Cara Hunter
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland
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Cara Hunter MLA is an elected Social Democratic and Labour Party politician who has been a dedicated Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2020. Her key policy focus is on enhancing mental health services, advancing suicide prevention education, and promoting peace-building in post-conflict Northern Ireland. She uses her platform to advocate for addiction recovery, address gender-based violence both online and offline, and need for early intervention for those struggling with addiction. In 2019, as the youngest female Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Council, she worked relentlessly to build a more inclusive and compassionate Northern Ireland.