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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
- Commission Welcomes Important Ruling in Anti-Social Behaviour Order Case 26 May 2023
- Supreme Court Reaches Judgment in Important Adoption Case 25 May 2023
- IHREC publish Submission to the Independent Review of Civil Legal Aid Scheme 22 May 2023
- New Director Appointed to Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 16 May 2023
- Supreme Court Surrogacy Ruling Highlights Complex Legal and Policy Issues 12 May 2023
Media Library
Recent Publications
Submissions of Amicus Curiae in the cases of The People (at the suit of the DPP) vs Caolan Smyth and The People (at the suit of the DPP) vs Gary McAreavey
Policy Recommendations European Union Developments in Equality and Human Rights: The Impact of Brexit on the Divergence of Rights and Best Practice on the Island of Ireland
Submissions of Amicus Curiae in the matter of B, a Minor – CFA and A v The Adoption Authority of Ireland, and C and D
Policy Statement on a Just Transition
Amicus Curiae submission 2 on The High Court Judicial Review in the matter of Directive 2013/33/EU and the EU Reception Conditions) Regulations 2018