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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
- Commission Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Clarifying Individual’s Rights and Protections in Ward of Court Case 17 October 2019
- Discrimination Against People with Disabilities in Employment a Persistent and Pernicious Roadblock to Worker’s Dignity and Inclusion 7 October 2019
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Meets with Human Rights Commissions in Dublin – Discuss Brexit Threats 2 October 2019
- Human Rights and Equality Grants 2019 Announced 4 September 2019
- New Research Exposes Justice and Security Vulnerabilities in Hard Brexit Scenario 22 August 2019
