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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
Retirement and Fixed-Term Guidelines
Changing Places facility now available at Commission offices
Attitudes to Diversity in Ireland - Report
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- County Council Criterion for Traveller Family Access to Services Discriminatory 10 May 2018
- Proposals to End ‘Baptism Barrier’ Welcomed by Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 9 May 2018
- Resolving Damaging Lack of Access to Employment for Asylum Seekers Requires Sustained Human Rights Focus from State 9 May 2018
- Unconstitutional Ruling in Review of Detention Case Welcomed by Human Rights and Equality Commission 3 May 2018
- Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement Joint Committee Confirms Brexit Rights Concerns in Barnier Meeting 30 April 2018
