Professor Rory O'Connell highlights three key points following the launch of our joint research report on EU developments in equality and human rights, encouraging discussions on how to strengthen human rights and equality protections where we live. Read the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2MUjZSb Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Ulster University School of Law Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Public Policy Offices
Promoting equality, challenging discrimination
About us
Based in Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, we are responsible for implementing the law in Northern Ireland on fair employment and unlawful discrimination in the areas of gender and equal pay, race, sexual orientation, disability and age. The equality laws apply to employers and service providers of all sizes and in both public and private sectors. Our Advice and Compliance section is there to help employers and service providers comply with the equality laws, and we have a good deal of expertise employers can draw on to safeguard themselves, their staff and their customers. Free and confidential support and advice is available from our dedicated employer advice line on 028 9089 0888 or email edenquiries@equalityni.org Our legal team is there to advise people who believe they have experienced discrimination and in some cases to support them in taking their case to court or tribunal. We work towards eliminating discrimination, we promote equality of opportunity and encourage good equality practice. We promote positive/affirmative action and good relations between people of different racial groups, different religious beliefs and different political opinions. We keep the law under review and have an important role in law and policy formulation.
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- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Belfast
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- Government Agency
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- advice and guidance on equality issues in Northern Ireland, Policy work, campaigns and promotions, publications, legal casework, and reform of equality law
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7-9 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast, BT2 7DP, GB
Employees at Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
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Deborah Howe
Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
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Chris Jenkins
Senior Public Policy and Engagement Officer
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Lisa Caldwell ChartPR FCIPR
Non-Executive Director| Fellow CIPR| Commissioner Equality Commission| Alumna Fulbright
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Jim Glackin
Manager - Corporate Equality Projects at Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
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A look back at some highlights from our event at Riddel Hall to launch new joint research on EU developments on equality and human rights. A special thanks to the authors of the research report and the panellists. The Commissions will continue to ensure that equality and human rights are protected and strengthened in Northern Ireland. Read the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2MUjZSb Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Ulster University School of Law
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We are pleased to share that Geraldine McGahey has been reappointed as Chief Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland for an additional five-year term. Read the press release 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvwvzhKz
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We’re setting ambitious targets for 2025-2028 to strengthen equality laws and drive positive change in Northern Ireland. Your feedback matters! Help us refine our vision and make a lasting impact for all. Review our draft corporate plan and take the survey 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewU6CRdM
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Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the trans people who have lost their lives to violence. Everyone deserves to live free from hatred and harm. We stand with the transgender community as they challenge discrimination and work to achieve equality. #TransDayofRemembrance #TDoR2024 #TDoR
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We partnered with Street Soccer NI to run the first #internationalmensday Equality Cup in Belfast. We had 16 5-aside teams competing to win. The tournament brought together men from across Northern Ireland to compete and promote mutual understanding. It was a great day, and congratulations to our two winners. The team from Choice took home the Equality Cup and the team from The Executive Office took home the Friendly cup.
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This morning, we’re launching new joint research looking at EU developments in equality and human rights, including the impact of Brexit on the divergence of rights and best practice on the island of Ireland, and the effects of recent Westminster legislation on rights in Northern Ireland. Read the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2MUjZSb Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Rory O'Connell Ulster University School of Law
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#AntiBullyingWeek is ideal time for us to reiterate our commitment to ending bullying. In his blog, our Senior Policy Officer, Chris Jenkins reminds us what is needed to stop prejudice-based bullying in education. https://ow.ly/kGie50U7RHE
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This #AntiBullyingWeek, we are highlighting the need for Schools and Boards of Governors to take action to address prejudice-based bullying, tackle negative stereotypes, and encourage inclusivity in education. Our senior policy officer Chris Jenkins explains more 👇
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland reposted this
Today, we were delighted to host a meeting of the Joint Committee along with colleagues from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. The Joint Committee is a forum for considering human rights issues on the island of Ireland, affecting both jurisdictions, in accordance with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Today’s meeting of the Joint Committee welcomed presentations from Prof. Jennifer Schweppe and Dr. Amanda Haynes of University of Limerick and Dr. Kevin J. Brown of Queen's University Belfast - School of Law on the ‘Public Understandings of Hate Crime: Ireland, North and South’ project, and a presentation from Andrew Chisholm of IOM - UN Migration their recent report on migrant safety and community policing in border regions between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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