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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
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
Changing Places facility now available at Commission offices
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Strong Public Support for Human Rights and Equality Protections Shows New National Survey 10 December 2018
- Statement on Reform of State Bodies’ Surveillance Powers 7 December 2018
- Oireachtas Committee Report on Proposed Article 41.2 Referendum Welcomed by Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 6 December 2018
- EU Court of Justice Issues Landmark Equality Law Ruling 4 December 2018
- Human Rights and Equality Commission Challenges Rise of Hate Speech Online 28 November 2018
