People Before Profit representative Maeve O'Neill said, "We are delighted girls have won the right to wear trousers in school, if they choose.
Education Minister Paul Givan deserves absolutely no credit for his embarrassing U-turn. For far too long, he and others have stood in the way of this basic step towards more equality.
I want to commend all the girls who campaigned for this right over many years.
Many girls were subject to discipline and left in fear for campaigning to wear trousers. Their bravery should be fully recognised. We shouldn’t allow Givan and others to think they can now put a lid on demands for further change and turn back the clock on women's rights. Stormont's uniform legislation isn't fit for purpose and must be challenged.
Universal free school meals and other measures can reduce cost of the school day pressures. Effective Relationship and Sexual Education (RSE) can teach all children about consent, healthy relationships and equality.
Schools need to urgently integrate awareness training for all children on girls and women's health issues, including but not limited to menstruation and endometriosis.
As we celebrate the important victory that's been won, let's step up our demands for more."