The first Strategy Statement of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was launched by Chief Commissioner Emily Logan on Tuesday, Jan 26th 2016 in City Hall, Dublin. The Commission’s first Strategy Statement covers the period 2016 – 2018 and sets out the strategic goals to guide our work over the next three years. The…
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will close for the Christmas period at 16.00 on Thursday 24th December. We will re-open on Monday 4th January. We wish you a happy holiday season and peaceful new year. Beidh Oifig Choimisiún na hÉireann um Chearta an Duine agus Comhionannas dúnta don Nollaig ó 16.00 Déardaoin, 24…
The Chairs and Chief Executives of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) for Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Scotland met on 2 December to share progress and to discuss future collaboration. As NHRIs we all have duties to advise our governments and to promote awareness, understanding and protection of human rights, equality and good…
Good afternoon, It is a pleasure to be here today and I would like to thank Deirdre Garvey, the Directors of The Wheel and organisers of the event for their invitation to deliver this address to you at this special event. “Citizenship” and Human Rights and Equality As we move towards 1916 and reflect on…
Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission today received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) from NUI Maynooth. Emily Logan was recommended by members of academic staff at NUI Maynooth in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public life and human rights and equality. She received her doctorate…
Public Consultation on the Strategy Statement 2016 – 2018 Written Submissions Process As well as holding a number of public meetings in different parts of the country, we are inviting written submissions. The call for written submissions is open from 1 September to 9 October 2015. If you would like to make a written submission…
We Want To Hear From You The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) in partnership with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is hosting a series of human rights consultations around Ireland. This is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard and share information about human rights issues on the ground in…
NGO Consultation on IHREC accreditation – We Need Your Input The International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC) assesses each NHRI every five years to ensure their effectiveness in promoting and protecting human rights. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission will be assessed in November 2015. The Paris Principles The Paris Principles adopted…
Introduction Good morning. I would like to thank the Committee for the opportunity to make this representation on behalf of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Ireland’s National Human Rights Institution. It is thirteen years since our last examination in 2002. Given that Ireland was so significantly affected by the 2008 global economic and…
As part of the NHRI Capacity Building Project Funded by Irish Aid, the Project Lead organised a trip to Sierra Leone to deliver training on Research and Report Writing to the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL). The trip was very successful, with a number of useful meetings held with both staff of the…