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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights and equality institution. We are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas.
Our purpose is to promote and protect human rights and equality in Ireland and build a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the State.
Highlighted Areas
Changing Places facility
#CareAboutEquality National Campaign
Irish Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- State Must Take Action to Ensure Human Rights of Defence Force Personnel are Upheld 29 March 2023
- Commission to assist High Court in cases involving State’s duty to International Protection applicants 27 March 2023
- Council of Europe finds Ireland in Breach of Labour Rights Obligations 23 March 2023
- Commission Legally Assists Refugee in Resolution of Discrimination and Harassment Claims. 22 March 2023
- Commission Legally Assists Refugee in Resolution of Discrimination and Harassment Claims. 22 March 2023
Media Library
Recent Publications
Submissions of Amicus Curiae in the Case of O. V The Minister for Justice and Equality
Submission on Compensating Victims of Crime to the Law Reform Commission on their Fifth Programme of Law Reform
CW v Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General
Submission on the Review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (‘EPSEN’) Act 2004
Submissions of Amicus Curiae in the Case of Stephen Tallon v The DPP and the Attorney General