Equality laws in Northern Ireland are confusing and inconsistent, with significant gaps. Kathryn Barr, our senior policy officer, outlines why we need clearer, more consistent laws to protect everyone. #EqualityLawReform Together, let’s #MakeEqualityAPriority

Our office is closed on Monday 26 August and will reopen on Tuesday 27 August at 9am. 🔗 For discrimination advice or to report unlawful discrimination, go to equalityni.org/Individuals You can email [email protected] or call 02890 500 600 after the bank holiday.

The recent UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination report, referred to in the article below, also supports our calls for the delivery of a renewed and effective racial equality strategy for Northern Ireland. We had the opportunity to present to UNCERD our

We’re excited to host a stall at Mela in Botanic Gardens today! We’ll be here all afternoon- drop by, say hello, and grab some info on how we can support you if you’ve faced discrimination. #RightsafterBrexit #NoMatterWhat #BelfastMela

We’re having a fantastic time at Mela! Our stall has been buzzing all day - a big thank you to all who have stopped by our stall so far….we’ll be here until 4pm

If you are responding to the Northern Ireland Executive Office Committee's inquiry on the gaps in equality legislation in Northern Ireland, check out our Making Equality a Priority podcasts. These podcasts take a deep dive into equality law reform here and explore ways to

Women account for 51% of the population, yet only 37% of applications for public appointments were from women. This needs to change. Read more about the need for diversity on public boards in Northern Ireland in our blog 👇 equalityni.org/Blog/Articles/… #MeasuringEqualityinNI

The Northern Ireland Executive Office Committee has launched a survey on equality law in Northern Ireland. 🎙️ If you are responding, why not listen to our Making Equality a Priority podcast focusing on equality law reform in Northern Ireland. In this episode, broadcaster

Our focus for this week is finalising our submission to the Assembly Committee for the Executive Office inquiry on #equality law gaps. Great to see our Consultative Forum member in this video talking to the ECNI about how age discrimination law could protect his rights as an older person.

Good to have a wide-ranging discussion today with the Equality Commission on gaps in equality legislation in Northern Ireland and a range of other matters concerning the Commission’s functions. Look forward to hosting the Commission at Assembly Committee for the Executive Office early next month.

We look forward to welcoming Nazia Latif to our Board of Commissioners from 1 September. Nazia's experience and expertise will make a positive contribution to our work. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announces new appointment to the Equality Commission for Northern

The Secretary of State Hilary Benn has announced new appointments to the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Equality Commission. Read more below: 👉 Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission: gov.uk/government/new… 👉 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland: gov.uk/government/new…

Men held 73% of chair positions within public bodies.  We need an action plan to achieve gender equality in board and chair appointments.  Read our blog about improving diversity on public boards 👇 equalityni.org/Blog/Articles/… #MeasuringEqualityinNI

Nazia Latif appointed to Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Equality Commission irishlegal.com/articles/nazia…

The Northern Ireland Executive Office Committee is looking at gaps in equality legislation and will make recommendations for change. 📹 A nurse shares her story of experiencing racial harassment at work from patients and visitors. Employers should be held legally responsible for

Join us for the launch of our joint Annual Report on the Implementation of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework 2023 – 2024, with @EqualityComm 11am – 1pm, 12 September. Our Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick & ECNI Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, will give an overview

Children with SEN in Northern Ireland leave school without the same levels of qualifications as children who do not have SEN. Early intervention and timely assessment are essential to improve levels of attainment. Read about our recommendations to help deliver change for

Children with SEN 🔵 experience delays in securing a school place 🔵 leave school with poorer educational outcomes 🔵 have poorer attendance 🔵 experience more bullying than other children 📹 Watch our senior policy officer Chris Jenkins talk about what we want to see to

Women made up only 29% of applications for the highest-paid positions over £10,000. We need an action plan to achieve gender equality in board and chair appointments. Read our blog about improving representation in public life 👇 equalityni.org/Blog/Articles/… #MeasuringEqualityinNI

The Equality Commission has responded to the engagement survey on Welfare Supplementary Payments by the Department of Communities. Read our response in full (pdf) 👇 equalityni.org/ECNI/media/ECN…