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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
- HSE’s Disability Assessment for Boy Challenged in Court of Appeal 29 November 2021
- Race Related Employment Discrimination ‘An Intractable Trend’ Which Must Be Reversed 25 November 2021
- First joint board meeting of three Commissions following Brexit 23 November 2021
- Traveller Accommodation Rights at Question in Supreme Court Case 22 November 2021
- End Ireland’s Special Criminal Court & Use Standard Courts to Ensure Fair Trials 19 November 2021
Media Library
Recent Publications
Equality ACTion Guide to the Review Process & Introduction to the Equality Acts
Submission to the Mental Health Commission’s Public Consultation on the Rules and Code of Practice governing the use of seclusion and restraint
Achieving Equality at Work Promoting Racial Inclusion and Diversity in Practice Conference Programme
Submission to the Independent Review Group on the Offences Against the State Acts
Amicus Submissions in Harney and Lee Cases related to Mother and Baby Homes