Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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Have you seen our new website? We've redeveloped it to add more content and make it more accessible. It's also available in 7 languages, with more to come! Check it out now on: ihrec.ie

"Have you ever heard about CEDAW and what it has to do with women’s rights? NWCI have made a video explaining the importance of this UN Convention in realising equality and human rights for all women and girls." #IHRECfunded f.mtr.cool/garxlxqznt

We recently published a new review of Section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2003, calling for it to be urgently repealed & replaced. Section 19 makes it harder to challenge discrimination in pubs & bars especially for Travellers. Read our review: ihrec.ie/downloads/Revi…

Following the successful launch of our Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty webinar series, the recordings of the sessions are now available on our website: f.mtr.cool/ikujcafvot

Our Changing Places Facility is closed for Christmas period from24/12/2025 until 05/01/2026. We apologise for any inconvenience. Find your nearest Changing Places Facility here: changingplaces.ie/find-changing-…

On her recent visit to Ireland, we asked Diana Buttu, Commissioner of the Palestine Independent Commission for Human Rights what does Ireland and the international community need to do now to ensure a just and lasting peace?

Of interest to employers - our Traveller and Roma Inclusive Employment Guide shows employers how to ‘get informed, get active and get support’ to become a more inclusive employer. Download the guide: f.mtr.cool/lwpebglykw

We have published our recommendations to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on priorities for Ireland's 2026 Presidency of the Council of the EU.  ihrec.ie/publications/s…

As part of our work to monitor #UNCRPD implementation in Ireland, we are pleased to formalise our information sharing and advisory relationship with the National Disability Authority that will assist us in carrying out our functions.

IHREC Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick writes in today’s @IrishTimes about the potential for irreversible damage to the wider system of rights protections in Europe, and a seismic shift in Ireland’s relationship with the convention. 📖 irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/1…

Important videos by @ILMIreland created by disabled people, for disabled people, offering quick and accessible explanations that increase understanding, support and solidarity. #EverythingYouWantedToKnow

Delighted to be in Southill Hub, Limerick @Southill1 with @_IHREC for Human Rights Day. Valuable community-led conversations about the lived experience of poverty and practical strategies for change.

On #HumanRightsDay, we were delighted to meet with local community groups and civil society to talk about structural poverty in Limerick. We heard from local experts who spoke about the issues affecting people in Limerick, and came up with ideas for building strategies for change

"At the launch, the Chief Commissioner of IHREC Liam Herrick outlined how the rights of trans and non-binary people are protected under national and European law. He said that while EU law provided strong protections for transgender rights, gaps remain in Ireland's laws."

Video 2 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on ISL interpreters. Interpreters shared that they enjoy the work, but it can be very stressful. Today’s video explores this theme. Love the job but stressful: vimeo.com/1143406947 #IHRECFunded #IrishSignLanguage #Interpreters

Privilege to represent @_IHREC at the @NIHRC Annual Human Rights Statement launch in Stormont today. A great way to start Human Rights Week 2025.

Video 4 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on ISL interpreters. Today’s focus is on Deaf Interpreters and the important role they play in communication access. Deaf Interpreters vimeo.com/1144454429 #IHRECFunded

Video 3 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on the working experiences of ISL interpreters. Today we look at the shortage of interpreters and the many factors behind it. Not enough interpreters: multifaceted: vimeo.com/1143452859 #IHRECFunded

A genuine privilege to be at @_IHREC tonight for inspiring presentations by Dr Ammar al Dwaik and Diana Buttu. Proud to be here in solidarity with the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights.