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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
Student Bursary Scheme Launched for Second Year for Places on Prof. Dip. in Human Rights & Equality
IHREC Submission to CEDAW
New: Public Sector Duty, Information for Public Bodies
Delivering Equality in Public Services: An Introduction for Front Line Staff
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- On World Refugee Day Commission Calls for Greater Protection for Child Refugees and an Expansion of Family Reunification Policies. 20th June 2017
- Right to Work of People in Direct Provision – Commission welcomes Supreme Court decision 30th May 2017
- Supreme Court clarifies duties towards students in disability discrimination case 24th May 2017
- New Director Appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 23rd May 2017
- Human Rights and Equality Issues Facing Older Persons in Ireland 23rd May 2017
