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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
How to implement the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
Changing Places facility
Grant Scheme Awardees 2021-2022
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Crisis in Afghanistan Underscores Need for Wider Family Reunification in Ireland’s Refugee Policy 23 September 2021
- Human Rights and Equality Grants 2021 Announced 17 September 2021
- Lone Parents Among Most Disadvantaged in Ireland’s Housing System 14 September 2021
- Ireland Needs Sanctions for Breaches of Anti-Racism Commitments 6 September 2021
- The Irish Human and Equality Commission Retains “A” Status UN Accreditation 1 September 2021
