The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (The Commission) has today launched its new Strategy Statement 2025-2027, pledging to develop robust responses to human rights and equality threats, including the rise in misinformation and extreme hate; the climate crisis; and the continuing and pervasive issue of poverty. The Commission, informed by its mandate, has identified five key priorities that will govern the Commission’s work for the next three years.
- Develop robust responses to current threats to human rights and equality
- Enhance accountability mechanisms
- Strengthen the human rights and equality infrastructure in the State
- Fulfil our international role as part of a global network of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI) and National Equality Bodies (NEB)
- Operate as a model organisation for implementing human rights and equality in practice.
Across all of these areas, we will continue to advocate for equality and human rights for everyone in Irish society, and in particular those who are most marginalised. Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick said: “This Strategy Statement is an expression of our commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights and equality in Ireland. In this time of increasing geopolitical instability, we cannot be complacent about the upward trajectory of equality and human rights. “As we navigate the years ahead, people are looking to the government to fight discrimination and defend our human rights. Our role here in IHREC is crucial to supporting them in that task as we continue to advocate for equality and human rights for everyone in Irish society, and in particular for those who are most marginalised.” ENDS/ Download IHREC Strategy Statement 2025-2027 For further information, please contact: Sarah Clarkin, IHREC Communications Manager, 01 8592641 / 087 4687760 sarah.clarkin@ihrec.ie Follow us on twitter @_IHREC The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is an independent public body, appointed by the President and directly accountable to the Oireachtas. The Commission has a statutory remit set out under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act (2014) to protect and promote human rights and equality in Ireland, and build a culture of respect for human rights, equality and intercultural understanding in the State. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is Ireland’s national human rights institution and is recognised as such by the United Nations. The Commission is also Ireland’s national equality body for the purpose of a range of EU anti-discrimination measures.