Acheiving Equality at Work
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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
Commission Events
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Changing Places facility now available at Commission offices
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Human Rights and Equality Commission Welcomes Clarity Set Out in Significant Right to Fair Trial Case 12 November 2019
- Dublin City Council’s Assessment of Children’s Housing Challenged Before Supreme Court 7 November 2019
- Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Welcomes Open Appointment Process for Commission 25 October 2019
- Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement Joint Committee Continues Focus on Protecting Human Rights after Brexit 23 October 2019
- Human Rights and Equality Commission Appears Before Supreme Court in Family Rights Case 22 October 2019
