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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
Strategy Statement 2019 - 2021
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Changing Places facility now available at Commission offices
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Woman Refused Dental Service upon Disclosing HIV Status Secures Legal Settlement 4 June 2019
- Supreme Court reaffirms the right to silence and fundamental privilege against self-incrimination 28 May 2019
- North-South Joint Committee meets at Stormont 22 May 2019
- Win in Employment Discrimination Case for Dismissal Based on Dyspraxia 15 May 2019
- Human Rights and Equality Commission Appears Before Supreme Court in Ward of Court Case 9 May 2019
Strategy Statement 2019 – 2021
Recent Publications
Comments on Ireland’s 16th National Report on the Implementation of the European Social Charter
AC and Others vrs Cork University Hospital and Others
Sweeney v. Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General
Recommendations on the Establishment of an Electoral Commission
Marie Daly v. Nano Nagle School