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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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Povertyism needs to be taken as seriously as racism and sexism #EqualityatWork @JimClarken @DeirdreMalone9 @RonayneEoin @srpoverty @DeSchutterO @LynchProfessor @ATDIreland @PaveePoint @LWLLongford @IrishDeafSoc @1familyireland

Povertyism needs to be taken as seriously as racism and sexism

In Ireland, povertyism results in people being followed around shops by staff, refused entry into restaurants and even unable to cash cheques

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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Solidarity with the Traveller community, mourning the death of a number of children to suicide in recent days. Poor mental health outcomes among Travellers are intimately linked to the effects of racism, disadvantage, prejudice and discrimination. As a State, we must do better.

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“We need a mature, respectful and balanced discussion on the rights of #trans people – one in which their needs are prioritised” writes @_IHREC Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney in today’s @businessposthq

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“If you can change one person’s mind, they will change another” @Love1solidarity #AllAgainstRacism @itmtrav @PaveePoint @NTWFIRL @INARIreland @paveebeoir @OwenPWard @HeydiFoster @drlucymichael @NWCI @gtmtrav

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"Human rights are for everybody, and that includes people with disabilities." Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh @paveebeoir #AllHuman #AllEqual #DisabiltyRights

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Violence and hate directed against our LGBT+ friends, Ioved ones and colleagues is abhorrent. Hate crime in all of its forms needs to be legislated for, exposed and tackled. Our thoughts with those affected, and all who love them.

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High Court Rules that Asylum Seekers’ ‘Normal residence’ is in Ireland Ruling Quashes @RSAIreland Decision Refusing Driver Licences to #AsylumSeekers @_IHREC #AmicusCuriae in significant case @masi_asylum @NascIreland @immigrationIRL @IrishRefugeeCo

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Everyone has the right to participate with dignity in everyday life in Ireland. #AllAgainstRacism @Martinbeanz @Tbuczkowska @DrTva1607 @BulelaniMfaco @INARIreland @PaveePoint @itmtrav @OwenPWard @paveebeoir @NTWFIRL @nycinews @brendancourtney @SarahJayBee @NascIreland @DorasIRL

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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Being delivered to every primary and secondary school in Ireland this week - this beautiful poster illustrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in English and as Gaeilge! Use this poster for classroom discussions on human rights and the lives of young people.

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@_IHREC

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Access to Bank Accounts Confirmed for Asylum Seekers @bankofireland Takes Steps to Provide Access to Accounts for Asylum Seekers – Commission ( @_IHREC ) Calls on All High Street Banks to Follow @NascIreland @immigrationIRL @IrishRefugeeCo

Access to Bank Accounts Confirmed for Asylum Seekers

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.

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On Irish Traveller Ethnicity Day, we recognise the extremely valuable contribution that Traveller voices make to our work and campaigns every day. @paveebeoir @Love1solidarity @martinbeanz @PaveePoint @itmtrav @Minceirbeoir @VoiceTraveller @NTWFIRL @tejpucc @TravellerParish

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Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh @paveebeoir addresses @OireachtasNews "people with disabilities are not just recipients of services, but are contributors to business, arts and culture" #DisabilityRights #CRPD Commission Member Dr. McDonagh Chairs the @_IHREC Disability Advisory Committee

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Eight New Commission Members Proposed for the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ( @_IHREC ) #HumanRights #Equality

Eight New Commission Members Proposed for the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh – @_IHREC Commissioner & Disability Advisory Committee Chair on #IDPWD2021 “We celebrate today ourselves as disabled people, and take pride in disabled people in every sector of life, while we also look forward to the full implementation of the #CRPD "

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The Dáil has given its formal approval for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities #UNCRPD #ratifyuncrpd

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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6 years

The seven newly appointed Members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission after their formal appointment by @PresidentIRL .

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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New @_IHREC Members appointed this evening by @PresidentIRL bring significant experience & expertise. We look forward to working with you all @paveebeoir @AdamPHarris @michaelfinucane @JimClarken , Kathleen Lynch, & Ray Murphy, Sunniva McDonagh @drlucymichael & CC @sineadgibney

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Senator Eileen Flynn @Love1solidarity is #AllAgainstRacism @NTWFIRL @ImeldaOfficial @SenLynnRuane @aliceeire @ColetteKelleher @OrlaNWCI @MaryMcAuliffe4 @APPGGTR @GypsyTravellers @HerstoryIreland @GypsyTravellerM @TravellerRacism @TravActivist @paveebeoir

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Difference and diversity are part of Irish life. Our society is changing, let’s embrace it #AllAgainstRacism @Tbuczkowska @immigrationIRL @ZakmoradiGAA @BulelaniMfaco @drlucymichael @paveebeoir @HeydiFoster @NascIreland @MigrantRightsIr @DorasIRL @INARIreland

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Launching today! #AllAgainstRacism @_IHREC national awareness campaign: Because we're #AllHuman . Means we're #AllEqual . @bmariaam @Martinbeanz @Tbuczkowska @DrTva1607 @ZakmoradiGAA @BulelaniMfaco @INARIreland @immigrationIRL @PaveePoint @sineadgibney @Black_andirish

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"If you can change one person's mind, they'll change another." - Senator Eileen Flynn @Love1solidarity #AntiRacismDay #FightRacism @NTWFIRL @HerstoryIreland @PresidentIRL @tommedian @INARIreland @PaveePoint @itmtrav @SpunOut @equineteurope @brendancourtney @Rubberbandits

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"It is with great pride that I take office as Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, alongside eight newly-appointed Members." @sineadgibney Learn more in our just-published #HumanRights & #Equality Update.

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'Tá an éagsúlacht seo ina gné lárnach den chine daonna' 'Difference is the essence of humanity' Inspired by the words of the late, great John Hume. @Black_andirish + @_IHREC We stand #AllAgainstRacism - more videos

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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On behalf of our Commission and our Chief Commissioner, our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Vicky Conway.

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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The European Court of Human Rights sat for the first time 60 years ago today. Learn more about how this Court has protected and vindicated the civil and political rights of people in Ireland and the Member States of @coe who are party to the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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"As Taoiseach I now wish to formally recognise Travellers as a distinct ethnic group within the Irish nation" #TravellerEthnicity

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Today & tomorrow the Irish State will be questioned on its #HumanRights obligations under the Intl Covenant on Civil and Political Rights #ICCPRIreland Our @_IHREC delegation of Commissioners @sineadgibney @JimClarken & colleagues are at the UN to participate as Ireland’s #NHRI

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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On #MakeWayDay23 , we need to listen to disabled people and remove unnecessary obstacles to moving about freely. @jcawleyjnr highlights the need for #universaldesign Public spaces are for everyone and should be accessible to everyone. #AllHumanAllEqual

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#TravellerEthnicityDay marks the 4th ann. of Ireland's recognition of Traveller Ethnicity @itmtrav @NTWFIRL @PaveePoint @paveebeoir @martinbeanz @Minceirbeoir @tvgcorkclg @ExchangeHouseIr @SligoTraveller @gtmtrav @TravActivist @INARIreland @EURightsAgency #ZeroDiscriminationDay

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1/5 On Human Rights Day, we are publishing new national survey results - Nearly three quarters (74%) of people agree that Ireland benefits as a whole from being a more inclusive and diverse society #StandUp4HumanRights

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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read our infographic on Ireland and the #UNCRPD #IDPWD

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Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh sets out that "Independent living is not just about a building, its about living your life in a way appropriate to you." #DisabilityRights #Indpendentliving

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"Because we're all human. Means we're all equal." Today sees the launch of the @_IHREC national awareness campaign on attitudes towards people with disabilities. Watch 13 people with disabilities talk about their experiences #allhuman #allequal

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@_IHREC

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Living in fear isn’t fair. #AllAgainstRacism Learn about racism in Ireland @ZakmoradiGAA @officialgaa @citizensinfo @NascIreland @DorasIRL @UNHCRIreland @NWCI @OfficeOmbudsman @colmfod @Black_andirish @immigrationIRL @drlucymichael @nycinews

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“Care is not a women’s issue, care is an everybody issue.” @lindabtweeting #CareAboutEquality New @_IHREC national awareness campaign on gender inequality and care launching today. @paveebeoir @Louiseinflight @ailbhes @bmariaam @Evie_Nevin

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Statement from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on the recognition of Traveller ethnicity

Statement on the recognition of Traveller ethnicity

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.

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Sometimes, it's what the adults say at home. @ZakmoradiGAA stands #AllAgainstRacism More @LeitrimGAA @officialgaa @Sariireland @TheSundayGame @JoeBrolly1993 @sportsdes @SkySportsGAA @The42GAA @MartyM_RTE @GAA__JOE @GAA_BEO @IrishTimesSport @KeysColm

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1 March marks the 3rd anniversary of the Irish State's recognition of #TravellerEthnicity . Significant barriers to full #Equality for Travellers remain, in particular in access to health, education & housing. #ZeroDiscriminationDay #HumanRights @PaveePoint @itmtrav @gtmtrav

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On @morningireland now, a powerful piece on Traveller mental health, with Mags Casey highlighting the crisis in Traveller mental health, racism and social deprivation. Our Commissioner @sineadgibney will highlight the State's human rights obligations as part of the package.

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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32 years ago today #HumanRights

This Day in Irish History

@ThisDayIrish

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This day 32 years ago – 26 October 1988 – the case of Norris v. Ireland, led by Senator David Norris, was decided by the European Court of Human Rights. It found that Ireland's laws criminalising same-sex activities were contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights.

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🔴Age 🟤Civil Status 🟣Disability 🔵Family Status 🟢Gender 🟡Membership of the Traveller Community 🟠Race ⚫️Religion ⚪️Sexual Orientation 🔴Housing Assistance Payment Protected grounds under Ireland's #Equality laws Know #Discrimination Download guides

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

7 years

A significant day for #Equality & #HumanRights in Ireland as #TravellerEthnicity is to recognised by the State.

Travellers to be recognised as ethnic minority for first time

Taoiseach to make statement recognising unique identity of Travelling community

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"Racism and hatred has become normalised in Irish society." @Love1solidarity #AllAgainstRacism @immigrationIRL @AmnestyIreland @PaveePoint @brendancourtney @INARIreland @PaveePoint @itmtrav @SpunOut @NascIreland @ROIsaysno @NoHateIreland @ImeldaOfficial @dellakilroy @AkiDwA

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"I would call on local Councillors & politicians, vibrant dynamic settled people & those who are looking for a new relationship with #Travellers to show leadership. Traveller accommodation should not be the space that holds us back in every area of our lives." @paveebeoir

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Because we're #AllHuman . Means we're #AllEqual @INARIreland @immigrationIRL @paveebeoir @PaveePoint @itmtrav @nycinews @NascIreland @masi_asylum @NascIreland @DorasIRL @sariireland @NWCI @AkiDwA @flacIreland @JimClarken @Martinbeanz @oxfamireland

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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“These proposed appointments will bring significant practical, academic and legal experience and expertise to the work of the Commission." Dr. Frank Conaty, Acting Chief Commissioner @michaelfinucane @drlucymichael @paveebeoir @smullallylaw @JimClarken @AdamPHarris

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@_IHREC

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We won Silver tonight at the #sockies22 awards, in the Video Category for our “All Human All Equal” disability campaign 👏

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@_IHREC

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Happy International Disabled Persons Day! #InternationalDisabilityDay Because we're all human. Means we're all equal. #AllHuman #AllEqual #DisabilityRights #IDPWD2019 #IDPD2019 #HumanRights #Equality

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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Welcomes Recommendation of Sinéad Gibney as Chief Commissioner

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Welcomes Recommendation of Sinéad Gibney as Chief...

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.

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"When one of us done something good, it's only one of us." @Martinbeanz #AllAgainstRacism @paveebeoir @itmtrav @NTWFIRL @INARIreland @PaveePoint @gtmtrav @Minceirbeoir @SindyLJoyce @OwenPWard1 @itmtravdirector

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Today, Sunday December 10th marks Human Rights Day. Tweet with us to stand up for equality, justice and human dignity #StandUp4HumanRights

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New Members Appointed to Disability Advisory Committee to Monitor State Obligations

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#AllHuman #AllEqual participant @paveebeoir speaks about access to #voting : “Disabled people are a diverse group of people. We have diverse needs particularly in the area of voting, I might need accessible booths, someone else might need accessible information" #GE2020

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@_IHREC

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Passionate about #HumanRights and #Equality in Ireland? 7 roles with @_IHREC open for application today: 1 Policy and Research Officer (HEO) (fixed-term) 3 Policy and Research Officers (AO) 3 Strategic Engagement Officers (AO) #Jobfairy

Opportunities

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.

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It's #ZeroDiscriminationDay Discrimination happens when someone is treated less favourably because of who they are. Ireland's equality laws ban #Discrimination - and call on us all to treat each other with dignity & respect. #AllHuman #AllEqual

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

Proposed Special Education Needs Centres Not Mainstream, Not Inclusive and Not Rights Compliant @InclusionIre @AsIAmIreland @abrihouse @AdamPHarris @ChildRightsIRL @drlucymichael @sineadgibney @dervalmcd

Proposed Special Education Needs Centres Not Mainstream, Not Inclusive and Not Rights Compliant

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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@_IHREC

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Human Rights and Equality Grants 2023-24 Announced €400,000 awarded to projects to advance Access to Justice and Rights and to promote the Eradication of Ableism, Ageism, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia and Transphobia

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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Today we are pleased to launch our guide for public bodies on Implementing the Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty. Download the guide from our website along with FAQs, videos and other resources: … #publicsectorduty

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@_IHREC

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Six New Commission Members Proposed for the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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@_IHREC

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You love to see it👏Congrats to @_IHREC Member Rosaleen McDonagh @paveebeoir who is a "Traveller, playwright, academic, social worker, feminist, member of Aosdána, disability activist & now published author with a new play about to premiere @AbbeyTheatre "

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Its a New Year but what's changed for disabled people? Today we kick off our #AllHuman #AllEqual campaign focusing on #DisabilityRights - hearing the voices and perspectives of people about equal participation. Visit to watch

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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission @_IHREC has won its almost three-year long legal action against Daft Media Limited’s publication online of discriminatory rental adverts on its property website . Full media release:

Human Rights and Equality Commission Uses Legal Powers in Successful Challenge of daft.ie Discrim...

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.

www.ihrec.ie

RTÉ News

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Adverts that included terms such as "rent allowance not accepted"; "suit family or professionals only"; "would suit young professionals" and "references required" were found to breach the Equal Status Act

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Keep an eye out this week the @_IHREC #AllAgainstRacism campaign launching across TV, radio and online in Ireland from 26 December. #AllHuman #AllEqual #HumanRights #Equality #EndRacism #Racism #Ireland

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

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The @_IHREC is establishing a Disability Advisory Committee. This Committee will assist us in our role in monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. #DisabilityRights For more information visit

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@_IHREC

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Today the Supreme Court formally declared the ban on people in #DirectProvision from seeking employment to be unconstitutional. #RighttoWork Read our infographic on the work being carried out by @_IHREC to ensure #Equality and protect #HumanRights

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Warm congratulation to @PaveePoint on being awarded this prestigeous @OSCE award. @PaveePoint "seeks to celebrate the cultures and traditions of both communities in an inclusive manner by advocating for participation, social justice and genuine equality"

Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre from Ireland named winner of the 2020 Max van der Stoel Award

THE HAGUE, 9 July 2020 – Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre from Ireland has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Max van der Stoel Award.

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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ( @_IHREC ) has called on parties involved in Government formation to safeguard #HumanRights and #Equality measures via @IrishTimes @JackHoJo

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As referenced just now by @maeveorourke on #RTE @morningireland , the chapter on #HumanRights in the #MotherandBabyHomes includes the following introduction in respect of Govt decision to opt not to include a framework of #HumanRights and #Equality within the #Commission mandate.

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Our Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney is on @morningireland now, discussing the plans for ‘special education centres’ and how they contravene human rights - tune in if you’re near a radio!

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“If you can change one person’s mind…they will change another” @Love1solidarity #AllAgainstRacism

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"There's no question that #Racism exists in Irish society. We need to acknowledge that." Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney on challenging racism in Ireland Stand #AllAgainstRacism Via @stephhegarty @BBCTwo @INARIreland @immigrationIRL @NascIreland

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We @_IHREC today announced the 42 org's awarded a total of €500,000 in funding for projects under our #HumanRights & #Equality Grants Scheme 2020. The theme is empowering rights-holders facing the greatest barriers to justice to access their rights.

Human Rights and Equality Grants 2020 Announced

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.

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@_IHREC

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Listen to the @_IHREC campaign ad currently running on Irish radio featuring Rosaleen McDonagh @paveebeoir speaking about her experiences living with a disability. Learn more about the #allhuman #allequal campaign:

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State COVID Planning Must Not Discriminate Against People with #Disabilities People with disabilities are still being left behind & excluded from decision-making when it comes to #COVID planning @_IHREC has warned. @AdamPHarris @paveebeoir @sineadgibney

State COVID Planning Must Not Discriminate Against People with Disabilities

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.

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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has written individually to the leaders of each of the political parties to urge them to ensure that #HumanRights and #Equality are central to the next Programme for Government. Read the full letter here:

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"Ireland needs to reset itself, rethink how we get a structured long term approach to ending poverty, discrimination & to allow people decent work, decent housing, decent access to public services." Commission Member @Noeline_B is in Geneva today heading our delegation #ICESCR

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Happy New Year from all @_IHREC Let's stand #AllAgainstRacism in 2021 @sineadgibney @drlucymichael @paveebeoir @HeydiFoster @Martinbeanz @ZakmoradiGAA @BulelaniMfaco @INARIreland @immigrationIRL @PaveePoint @Black_andirish @NascIreland @DorasIRL @nycinews @NWCI @DeniseChaila

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Many in our society lack the basic resources to live with dignity, despite broader economic prosperity at the national level @UNHumanRights @UNTreatyBodies We need a paradigm shift in State's approach to economic, social & cultural rights if we are to eradicate poverty #ICESCR

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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On her last day in the role, the Commission would like to sincerely thank Sinéad Gibney for her dedication during four years as Chief Commissioner, and her contribution to the work of IHREC.

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

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Congratulations again to our former Commission Member @smullallylaw on her appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially women and children. We look forward to working with Siobhán in this new role. via @CTribune

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4 years

Read the Commission's key recommendations to the State to address #RacialDiscrimination against the #Traveller Community Learn more #CERD19 #EndRacism

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New research reveals the gap between what people say in public about their attitudes to minorities in Ireland, and what they say when afforded anonymity. Read “Hidden versus revealed Attitudes: A List Experiment on support for Minorities in Ireland”

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3 years

Did you see the great interviews with Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi and Senator Eileen Flynn on @Tommedian on Sat? Both have shared experiences of racism in @_IHREC #AllAgainstRacism campaign Watch #TommyTiernanShow on @RTEOne Player

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

Supreme Court Rules Against #Clare County Council’s Use of Planning Law to Evict a #Traveller Family With Nowhere Else to Go @_IHREC used our #AmicusCuriae power in this important #TravellerAccommodation case @PaveePoint @itmtrav @itmtravdirector

Supreme Court Rules Against Clare County Council’s Use of Planning Law to Evict a Traveller Family...

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

3 years

#AllAgainstRacism Learn more @NascIreland @DorasIRL @NWCI @Black_andirish @immigrationIRL @UNmigration @MigrantRightsIr

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

5 years

The Commission today set out priority areas for policy and legislative action to meet State obligations under the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Read the statement here:

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

4 months

"You have to push to get your rights" Kathleen #EndAgeism New @_IHREC national awareness campaign challenging ageism launches today. @AgeFriendlyIrl @AgeFingal @AgeAction @Age_Opp @SageAdvocacy @seniorsparl @CairdeIreland @LGBT_ie @NWCI @alzheimersocirl @ThirdAgeIreland @ailbhes

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

"It's people's perceptions that need to change because #Disability is not going to go away." @shellyonwheels tells it as it is on #DisabilityRights Because we're all human. Means we're all Equal #AllHuman #AllEqual @ILMIreland @DisabilityFed @IrishWheelchair @equineteurope

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

7 years

Human Rights and Equality Commission challenges normalisation of family homelessness

Human Rights and Equality Commission Challenges Normalisation of Family Homelessness

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

1 year

Today, we called on a number of local authorities to prepare and implement an Equality and Action Plan on the provision of Traveller accommodation and services. Our Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney is on @morningireland now discussing this - tune in!

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

Our deepest sympathies to family & friends of Ronnie Fay. She was a steadfast & unyielding champion of human rights & equality for Travellers & Roma. Her legacy will live on through the work of those who follow in her footsteps @PaveePoint Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

5 years

Today is European Independent Living Day. Article 19 of #UNCRPD , which Ireland has ratified is 'Living independently and being included in the community'. #DisabilityRights #ILDay19 @ILMIreland

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

▶️After years of legal cases ▶️After advocacy by individuals & groups nationwide ▶️After people telling their stories of being cut off from accessing work, from childcare, from living their day to day lives. People in International Protection can apply for driver licences

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

3 years

Discrimination against people with disabilities accounted for more than half of all calls to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ( @_IHREC ) last year. Via @KittyHollandIT @IrishTimes

Majority of calls to human rights group related to disability discrimination

Pandemic caused ‘devastating’ rollback of services for people with disabilities

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

9 months

Disability discrimination is illegal under the Equal Status Acts. We take cases on behalf of people who have been discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on Your Rights, visit

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

5 years

Supreme Court Significantly Clarifies Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Reasonable Workplace Accommodation. @_IHREC Welcomes decision having exercised #AmicusCuriae function in landmark Daly v. Nano Nagle case @CC_IHREC #DisabilityRights

Supreme Court Significantly Clarifies Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Reasonable Workplace...

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

4 years

UN Conclusions: Ireland Needs to Do More to Tackle Racism @_IHREC welcomes UN recommendations on action Ireland needs to take to meet obligations under Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination #CERD19 @INARIreland @PaveePoint @IrishRefugeeCo

UN Conclusions: Ireland Needs to Do More to Tackle Racism

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.

www.ihrec.ie

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

Finally! “Intl protection applicants can now use their temporary residence certificates as proof of normal residence in Ireland when applying for a driving licence or learner permit” Applications via NDLS appointment or online on …

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

5 years

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." - Article 1 Today is #HumanRightsDay and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate we've produced a poster illustrating the 30 articles. #UDHR70 #StandUp4HumanRights

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Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

@_IHREC

2 years

On #HumanRightsDay download our #UDHR schools poster which illustrates the 30 articles of the Declaration Use it to discuss ideas about #HumanRights in the lives of young people & to discuss the equality, justice & human dignity.

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