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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
The right to family reunification for beneficiaries of international protection
Discrimination and Inequality in Housing in Ireland
COALESCE Research Fund 2018
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
Student bursary scheme
Changing Places facility now available at Commission offices
Press Releases
Recent Posts
- Human Rights and Equality Commission Critical of ‘Retrogressive Measures’ on Family Reunification for Refugees 20 June 2018
- Discrimination and Inequality in Housing in Ireland Set Out in New Research 15 June 2018
- EU Court of Justice Hears Case Arising from Alleged Age Discrimination in An Garda Síochána 5 June 2018
- President Michael D. Higgins Appoints Seven Members to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. 31 May 2018
- Oireachtas must now legislate to vindicate the human rights of women and girls in accessing healthcare 26 May 2018
