What does the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission do?

What does the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission do?

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.

Does the equality Act apply in Ireland?

Equality Act 2010 does not apply to Northern Ireland (subject to minor exceptions). Northern Ireland is part of the ‘United Kingdom’ but not of Great Britain. The main anti-discrimination law in Northern Ireland is the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), which used to apply to the rest of the UK as well.

Does Irish law protect my human rights?

Human rights are protected in many Irish and international laws. States are obliged under international law to respect, protect and fulfil human rights. The Government has the primary responsibility to uphold human rights by creating the conditions for them to be effective.

What does the equality and human rights Commission do?

The Commission is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010. We are also accredited by the United Nations as an “A status” national human rights institution. Our duties include reducing inequality, eliminating discrimination and promoting and protecting human rights.

Is discriminating illegal?

Under the laws enforced by EEOC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

What is equality in Ireland?

Gender Equality in Ireland Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured.

Is unequal pay illegal in Ireland?

The Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 outlaw discrimination in a wide range of employment and employment-related areas. These include recruitment and promotion; equal pay; working conditions; training or experience; dismissal and harassment including sexual harassment.

Does Ireland have a Bill of rights?

The Irish Constitution recognises and declares that people living in Ireland have certain fundamental personal rights. Articles 40 to 44 set out these fundamental rights. Some rights have been found to be protected by the articles, even though they are not explicitly referred to.