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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
Appointments to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Ireland and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Annual Report 2016
Delivering Equality in Public Services: An Introduction for Front Line Staff
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Budget 2018 Commitment to Equality Budgeting Welcomed by Human Rights and Equality Commission 10th October 2017
- Chief Commissioner Emily Logan and Commissioner Prof. Siobhán Mullally to Appear Before 8th Amendment Committee 4th October 2017
- State Implementation of UN Torture Protocol a Decade After Signature Focus of High-Level Event and Report 2nd October 2017
- Ireland Continues to Fall Short in Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking, Evaluation Report Shows 21st September 2017
- Donegal County Council Agrees to Reconsider Housing Application for Traveller Family Following High Court Challenge 20th September 2017
