AI is reshaping recruitment and staff management, and employers need to understand both the opportunities and the risks. CIPD NI & the Equality Commission are hosting a free online event on using AI responsibly in HR. Sign up 👉 cutt.ly/Wtrrzkp4

Join us on Thurs, 11 Dec at Girdwood Hub, Belfast, for an event on reasonable adjustments and creating supportive, accessible workplaces for disabled applicants and employees. ⏰ Time: 9:30am registration | 10:00am – 1:00pm (light lunch provided) Book your place 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/reasonable...

This Anti-Bullying Week, Senior Policy Officer Chris Jenkins highlights the specific actions needed to address racist bullying and ensure every child feels safe at school. Read the blog 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is inviting applications for the roles of Deputy Chief Commissioner and Commissioner at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. For full details and application packs 👇 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n... Closing date: Friday, 28 November

This Hate Crime Awareness Week, it’s more important than ever to stand together against all forms of hate, embrace diversity and build stronger, inclusive communities. Read our recommendations to end hate crime 👇 www.equalityni.org/HateCrimePolicy  Hate Crime Awareness Week runs until 18 October.

This World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting the importance of supporting mental wellbeing at work 💚 Find out how we can help you promote positive mental health and good employment practice in your organisation 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Employers-Se...

Today, we hosted another meeting of our strategic litigation forum. Our forum meets twice yearly and brings together lawyers in organisations working on human rights strategic litigation. Thanks to all who took time out of the schedules to attend!

Older people in NI have fewer protections from age discrimination than elsewhere in the UK and Ireland. This #InternationalDayofOlderPersons, we call for stronger protections in goods, facilities and services for all ages. Learn more about Age Law Reform 👇 www.equalityni.org/Delivering-E...

Today, we welcomed Ulster University’s Gender Budgeting Project Team to Equality House to learn about their work and discuss how the budgeting process can help improve equality.

Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey took part in the Carers NI’s 60th anniversary event where she spoke about the equality issues facing unpaid carers and the need to reform health and social care. We congratulate Carers NI on 60 years of supporting and championing carers in Northern Ireland.

We're speaking at the 'Links with Ageism and Abuse: Northern Ireland' Hourglass webinar this Wednesday, 24 Sept, 10.30am to 12pm, about the harms of ageism and the need for comprehensive legislation to protect people from age discrimination. Book your place 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-links-...

We attended the Trussell Trust's briefing on hunger & food insecurity in NI & discussed the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy. Our consultation response calls for targeted actions across equality groups in education, housing, employment & other areas. Read our response 👇 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...

The Commission is advancing its Roadmap to clarify key definitions under the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976 (SDO) and assist the development of final guidance for employers and service providers.  Learn more and respond to the consultation by 19 September 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

In her blog, Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey discusses why the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy falls short, calling for clear targets, actions, accountability, and ringfenced budgets. Read the blog and respond to the consultation by 19 September 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Rosie Pidgeon, a Belfast student, has settled her disability discrimination case against Translink for £7,500. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. You can read more about the case here 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Great to attend the Childcare Strategy for All event in Stormont, hearing from parents, early educators, and the women’s sector on the need for an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy that works for children, parents, providers, and society. Read our recommendations 👇 🔗 equalityni.org/Childcare

As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation. 📅 The consultation closes next Friday, 19 September 2025. Learn more www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...

🌸 Join us at Mela Day this Sun 24 Aug in Botanic Gardens! ✨ Visit our stall to learn about the Commission and how we can support you if you’ve experienced discrimination. As a friend of #BelfastMela, we’re proud to celebrate cultural diversity across Northern Ireland. 🎟️ To book belfastmela.org.uk

Deputy Chief Commissioner Neil Anderson and Commissioner Preeti Yellamaty joined Belfast Asian Women's Academy at Belfast City Hall for South Asian Cultural Day, part of the celebrations for South Asian Heritage Month.

A man who asked for reduced working hours after suffering two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer for £100,000 (€114,500)

"I felt abandoned, like I was only fit for the scrap heap..."

Clifford Donaldson has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000. You can read more about the case here 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Join our 'Promoting equality and diversity in employment in five steps' webinar. When: Fri 22 August, 11am to 12noon Learn how to make your workplace fair and inclusive, covering recruitment, staff development, leadership, and culture. Book on MS Teams 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7c94eb...

Our Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, was delighted to join Nisha Tandon OBE, ArtsEkta, and Friends of Belfast Mela to launch this year’s Belfast Mela Festival, taking place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 August 2025! Find out more and book your tickets 👉 belfastmela.org.uk

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. @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social‬

Our updated training offers new webinars to help you promote equality at work ⬇️ ➡️ How to develop an equality plan ➡️ How to conduct an equal pay audit ➡️ The case for promoting lawful equality, diversity, and inclusion at work Read our blog & book your place 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation. Respond by Friday 19 September 2025. Find out more 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...

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

Why we’re asking the courts to provide clarity and how it will shape future guidance. Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey shares our view on the For Women Scotland judgment. Read the blog 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation. 📅 Respond by Friday 19 September 2025. Find out more at www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and @equalitycommni.bsky.social 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: nihrc.org/news/detail/...

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 👇 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...

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 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...

The Equality Commission has today published a paper giving its views on the legal position in Northern Ireland, following a review of the Supreme Court judgment in ‘For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers’. Read our press release 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Join us this morning for a live stream of our #LossofEUFunding event from the Shankill Shared Women’s Centre. Access the event via the link below from 10:00am 👇 🔗 youtube.com/live/3h1Li6y... 📱 Follow along for event updates on Instagram and Facebook Stories!

This is not who we are: racism, violence, and the urgent need for leadership in Northern Ireland. Read the blog by Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

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 👇 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E... Have your say by 20 June 2025 👇 bit.ly/AgeGFSconsul...

Today, the Independent Mechanism Northern Ireland Joint Committee meeting took place. They looked at ongoing work on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in NI, and updated on different submissions and initiatives they've been working on.

Join us Thurs 26 June at Shankill Shared Women’s Centre, Belfast for the launch of research on how the loss of EU funding & transition to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is impacting equality groups across NI. 🕤 9.30am to 1pm (light lunch provided) Get tickets 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loss-of-eu...

Today the Independent Mechanism in Northern Ireland (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disabilities in Northern Ireland. Thanks to all the organisations who attended!

Our Board of Commissioners held its meeting at the Guildhall, hosted by the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr. The Board also engaged with local people about the key equality issues affecting the council area. Read more 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

NI is the only part of the UK or Ireland without legal protection against age discrimination in goods, facilities, and services. Kathryn Barr discusses this gap and the public consultation on a proposed bill to strengthen protections for all ages. Read the blog 👇 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

To improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for children with SEND through the SEN Reform Delivery Plan, Ema Cubitt, Independent Autism Reviewer NI, says we must listen to children, parents and teachers. Read more on the actions needed to deliver SEN reform 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

Did you know? People in NI don’t have the same protection from age discrimination as they do in the UK and Ireland. A proposed bill aims to strengthen protections against age discrimination for all ages & address this gap in equality law. Have your say by 5pm, 20 June 2025 👇 bit.ly/AgeGFSconsul...

Older people in NI, like Colin, have less protection against age discrimination than the rest of the UK & Ireland. A consultation is open on a proposed bill to prevent age discrimination in goods, facilities & services for all ages, addressing this equality law gap 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Department of Education's SEN Reform Delivery Plan could advance equality for children with SEND. Chris Quinn, NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, says embedding children’s rights into domestic law will strengthen protections. Read more in our blog 👇 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

The Department of Education’s SEN Reform Delivery Plan could transform education for children and young people with SEND in NI. Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, says that SEN reform must meet the diverse needs of children. Read more on the actions needed 👇 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

We welcome @clairesugden.bsky.social's proposal to protect all ages from age discrimination in goods, facilities & services in Northern Ireland through her private members' bill. We look forward to working with her to progress effective legislation. Watch from 1:47 👇 www.youtube.com/live/OyXlLF-...

Jonathan Kerr has settled his religious discrimination case against Pandox Belfast Limited, known as Hilton Belfast, for £10,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. You can read more about the case here 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

This #AutismAwarenessDay, we’re sharing highlights from our event at the Allstate Digital Centre of Excellence in Belfast discussing ways to support autistic employees and build more inclusive workplaces. Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to such insightful and engaging discussions.