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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 across Irish society.
Highlighted Areas
Consultation on Women's Rights - CEDAW 2016
New: Public Sector Duty, Information for Public Bodies
Photo Galleries: Launch of Annual Report
Delivering Equality in Public Services: An Introduction for Front Line Staff
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Oral Statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Adoption of the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review for Ireland 23rd September 2016
- Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of IHREC receives Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from University College Dublin 6th September 2016
- CEDAW Consultation 2016 25th July 2016
- The IHREC to appear as amicus curiae in Supreme Court on the rights of a person in Direct Provision 19th July 2016
- HREC launch bursary scheme for new IPA Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality 13th July 2016
