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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
Changing Places facility
#CareAboutEquality National Campaign
Irish Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Commission warns New Bill may have Significant Consequences for the Traveller Community 2 October 2023
- Commission tells UN Committee that State must end inequalities in women’s health 25 September 2023
- Commission Provides Legal Assistance in Equality Status Acts Case 22 September 2023
- Council of Europe Body visits Ireland to assess adequate and culturally appropriate accommodation for Roma and Traveller Communities 18 September 2023
- State makes progress but crucial gaps remain in protection of victims of human trafficking 13 September 2023
Media Library
Recent Publications
Submission on the Planning and Development Bill 2022
Ireland and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Trafficking in Human Beings in Ireland: Second Evaluation of the Implementation of the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive
Data Protection Information Notice
Policy Statement on Care