A statement from Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, Equality Commission for Northern Ireland: "The violence on the streets of Ballymena last night is deeply troubling and must be condemned. What may have begun as a protest in response to a specific incident has now escalated

We’ve responded to the consultation on a proposed bill to strengthen protections from age discrimination in goods, facilities, and services, closing a significant gap in equality law. Read our response 👇 🔗equalityni.org/ECNI/media/ECN… Have your say by 5pm, 20 June 2025  👇

📢 Only ONE WEEK to go until Learning Disability Pride 2025! We’re excited to be taking part again in the parade and hosting a stall throughout the day! 🎉 🤝 Come visit us to say hello, learn more about the Commission, and pick up information on how we can support you if

“This is not who we are. Although the disgraceful violence this week has hit the headlines, this is not a standalone moment. It’s the culmination of a growing tide of racist hate and intimidation in Northern Ireland that has gone unchecked for too long. Now, in 2025, we see

You're invited! Spaces are still available: 🪙 Loss of EU funding event 🗓️ Thursday 26 June, from 9.30am to 1pm 📍Shankill Shared Women's Centre, Belfast We're launching new research on the impact of the loss of EU funding and its replacement, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, on

Join us this morning for a live stream of our 'Loss of EU Funding' event from the Shankill Shared Women’s Centre. Join via the link below from 10:00am 👇 🔗 youtube.com/live/3h1Li6yS7… We’re launching new research on the transition from EU funding to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund,

Highlights from our recent event at Shankill Shared Women's Centre – here's a look back at our launch of new research on the transition from EU funding to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and its impact on equality groups across Northern Ireland. Read the report 👇 🔗

We have responded to the Department of Education's consultation on 16-18 Legislation to provide for all learners to participate in education, apprenticeship, or training until age 18. Read our response 👇 🔗equalityni.org/ECNI/media/ECN…

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Equality Commission have raised concerns about how the UK Government’s welfare reform plans, including recently approved legislation, will have a negative impact upon persons with disabilities. Read more here:

Following today’s shocking images of an effigy placed atop a bonfire in Moygashel, Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission says: "We are seeing deeply troubling racist displays and rhetoric that target already vulnerable people. These send a message of

We have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25. Find out more and read the report 👇 equalityni.org/Footer-Links/N…

Our Chief Commissioner met today with Danny Donnelly MLA to discuss his proposals for a Bill on the UNCRPD. We also highlighted the need to strengthen protections against disability discrimination in Northern Ireland.

We've updated our training programme with new webinars and practical guidance to help you promote equality at work. New webinars include: ➡️ The case for promoting lawful equality, diversity, and inclusion at work ➡️ How to develop an equality plan ➡️ How to conduct an

Our Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, was delighted to join Arts Ekta and Friends of Belfast Mela to launch this year’s Belfast Mela Festival, taking place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 August 2025! We’re proud to support #BelfastMela and collaborate in celebrating cultural