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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.
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Human Rights and Equality Commissions advise Oireachtas on post-Brexit protections 22 September 2022
- Commission Warns State of ‘High Levels’ of Bullying Experienced by Schoolchildren 1 September 2022
- Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal on Continued Existence of the Special Criminal Court 29 July 2022
- UN Committee Identifies Priority Matters for State Action 27 July 2022
- Workers’ Rights Need Addressing, Commission Reports to Council of Europe 19 July 2022
