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H&SCT - Fair Employment Report »

An overview and analysis of fair employment monitoring information for the five Health and Social Care Trusts from 2008 and their Article 55 Review reports for the period 2008 to 2010. »

Archived items from: 2013

Invitation to tender »

The Equality Commission ‘website building project’ - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12 noon on Friday 19th April 2013 »

Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint an agency to provide support and development for a recently launched project called So Me, Sexual Orientation More Equality. All tender documentation must be received by 10 am on Friday 19 April 2013. »

Invitation to tender »

The Equality Commission ‘website building project’ - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12 noon on Wednesday 6th March 2013 » »

Fair Employment Trends »

The Equality Commission has produced a series of four papers considering fair employment trends and fair participation in employment for members of the Protestant and the Roman Catholic communities. »

Seminar - transgender issues »

The Trans Community in partnership with the Equality Commission, Youthnet and Transgender NI would like to invite you to a seminar on Good Practice in Employment, for employers and employees. »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to OFMDFM’s consultation on the European Court of Justice ruling that insurance benefits and premiums should be gender-neutral. »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to the Education Committee request for evidence in relation to the Common Funding Formula for Schools. We previously commented on the issue in 2002 and 2006. »

Improving Age Equality Law »

The Commission has produced a report setting out its recommendations that individuals have increased protection against discrimination on the grounds of age »

Archived items from: 2012

Call for research evidence »

We are seeking to update our evidence base of key inequalities in employment and non-employment in Northern Ireland - deadline for receipt of submissions of research is 17 December 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We wish to commission a project to review and revise Equality Commission audit documentation for employers’ Article 55 Reviews under fair employment legislation - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12:00 noon on 1 October 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to develop and deliver Office 07 training to be delivered in 2012 - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 4pm on Friday 9th November 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We wish to commission a baseline audit of accessibility to services in Northern Ireland for persons with a disability - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12.00 noon on Friday, 26 October 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

The Commission is retendering the project entitled Strengthening Protection for Disabled People-Developing Case Study Examples - please note that the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 15:00 on Tuesday 13 November 2012 »

Invitation to tender »

To review and revise Equality Commission audit documentation for employers’ Article 55 Reviews under fair employment legislation. Closing date for receipt of completed tenders is 12 noon on Friday 2 November 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We wish to commission a project on 'Employment Inequalities in Northern Ireland' - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 16:00 on Monday 10 September 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We wish to commission a project on 'Strengthening Protection for Disabled People - Developing Case Study Examples' - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 15:00 on Thursday, 30 August 2012. »

Do You Mean Me? »

You are invited to attend the launch of our latest findings from the equality awareness survey which looks at trends in public attitudes towards particular groups in society. »

Employment Equality Law Update »

Welcome to the second edition of the joint Equality Commission and Labour Relations Agency newsletter - keeping you up-to-date with developments in employment and equality law. »

Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint an agency to develop and deliver a digital marketing project - the deadline for receipt of completed submissions for this project is 10 am on Friday 16th November 2012. »

Support for smaller businesses »

The Equality Commission can provide you with a range of advice and support – click here for more information.
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Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to develop a new performance management scheme - the deadline for receipt of completed submissions for this project is 4pm on Friday 16th November 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

Stakeholder Survey 2012 - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12:00 noon on Friday 17 February 2012. Applications received after that deadline will not be considered. »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to the consultation on the Department for Educations strategy for Youth Services and highlighted concerns on the proposed direction of travel and the level of consideration given to equality and good relations issues. »

Employability Toolkit 2012 »

To assist employers with the promotion of their employability strategy, the ECNI Employment Development Division has developed an Employability Toolkit - updated 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to design and deliver Finance for Non Financial Managers Training - deadline for receipt of completed submissions for this project is 4pm on Wednesday 28th November 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to design and deliver Corporate Governance and Risk Management Training - deadline for receipt of completed submissions for this project is 4pm on Friday 14th December 2012. »

New Publications - Age »

The Commission recommends that individuals have increased protection against discrimination on the grounds of age by providers of goods, facilities and services, exercising public functions and by private clubs – view new publications. »

Employer Training Programme »

The Employer Training Programme for 2012 - 2013 contains details of a number of training seminars aimed at private sector employers - click here for more information. »

Indicators of Equality »

This research proposes a framework of indicators and associated measures that might inform policy development with regards to Equality of Opportunity and Good Relations in Education. »

New publications »

The Equality Commission is calling for urgent changes to the disability equality legislation in Northern Ireland - view new publications 'Strengthening Protection for Disabled People - Proposals for Reform' »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to Fit and Well: Changing Lives – 2012-2022 – A 10-Year Public Health Strategic Framework for Northern Ireland »

Decisions & Settlements 10/11 »

The Commission has published its latest Decisions and Settlements Review which illustrates the ongoing experience of discrimination in Northern Ireland. »

Intercultural events »

The Commission is supporting events in this year’s Foyle Film Festival Intercultural and anti-racism programme. It features inputs from Doreen Lawrence and Peter Tatchell. »

Policy/Research Working Paper »

Trends in Community Proportions of Applications and Appointments to the Private and Public Sectors: Analysis of Fair Employment Monitoring Report Data 1991-2010 »

Commission Response »

The Department of the Environment consulted on their review of the Local Government Staff Commission - you can read the Commission’s response here »

EY2012 »

The Equality Commission is supporting the EU Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. click here for more information. »

Personal Independence Payment »

In its response, the Commission reminds the DSD of the need to fully equality impact assess all welfare reform proposals and for proposals to reflect the government’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) Draft Section 75 Audit of Inequalities and Action Plan
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UNCRPD - Disability programmes »

We have commissioned a new study into the gaps in public policy and service delivery for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. »

Education »

Curriculum support resources for education providers and information on equality law is available here.
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Invitation to Tender »

Assessment of future requirements for the Commission’s good relations advice in relation to public authority decision making on contested issues 2012. »

Invitation to tender »

Project to review and update the Equality Commission's guidance on 'Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act: 1998 Practical Guidance on Equality Impact Assessment'. »

Latest annual report »

The Commission's thirteenth annual report covers the period April 2011 - March 2012
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Reaching Out programme »

The Commission is working with Citizens´ Advice Bureau and Advice NI to increase awareness of the Commission and equality law among advisors. »

Draft Programme for Government »

The Equality Commission welcomes publication of ‘Building a Better Future’, the draft Programme for Government, and the opportunity to respond to the consultation. »

Employer survey »

Our latest survey of employers and service providers found high levels of satisfaction with the Commission's advisory service. »

Short Guide - Education »

A guide for education establishments on the implications of the sexual orientation Regulations on the provision of goods, facilities, services and premises »

Commission Response »

The Commission has responded to the revised DoJ Community safety strategy highlighting the need for specific actions and timeframes - the strategy provides an opportunity to develop a focal point for community development and good relations work. »

Default Retirement Age Retired »

The first 'Employment Equality Law Update' examines a number of very pertinent issues, including the government’s removal of the default retirement age. »

Emblems in the workplace »

The acceptability in the workplace of various personal emblems, badges or branded clothes, still causes concern in some workplaces. »

Access for All »

For further information for disabled people using transport services and for the providers of these services, click here. »

Archived items from: 2011

Invitation to tender »

Satisfaction of Employers and Service Providers with Business Support provided by the Equality Commission - 2011. The deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12:00 noon on Thursday 28 July 2011. »

Monitoring Report No. 20 »

The Commission has published Monitoring Report No. 20 - A profile of the Monitored Northern Ireland Workforce (Summary of Monitoring Returns 2009). »

Race Equality Month 2010 »

The Race Equality Month campaign has developed from the Anti-Racist Workplace Week initiative which the Equality Commission has been running since 2004. »

Annual Report 2009 - 2010 »

The Commission has published its eleventh Annual Report and Accounts 2009-2010: Reaching out to the whole community. »

Response to draft Budget »

The Commission's response to the Executive's draft Budget 2011 - 2015. »

Equality Act 2010 »

The Equality Act 2010, passed in Great Britain in April this year, does not change equality law in Northern Ireland - click here for more information. »

Invitation to tender »

Attitudes, awareness and experience of equality issues amongst the general public in Northern Ireland - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 23 February 2011. »

What Colours Your Judgement? »

Commission's poster campaign aimed at children and young people, click here for more information about the campaign. »

World Aids Day - 1 Dec 2011 »

The theme for World Aids Day 2011 is 'Getting to Zero' - Zero new HIV infections, Zero Discrimination, Zero Aids-related deaths. »

Call for new equality schemes »

The call for revised/new equality schemes is now well underway. The published timetable provides a list of key dates for public authorities to help them to plan their work well in advance of formal notification. »

Good Relations Forum paper »

Good Relations Forum Challenge Paper - Ensuring the good relations work in our schools counts, click here for more information. »

Invitation to tender »

We wish to to commission a research project on Equality Responsive Budgeting - the deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 12.00 noon, Tuesday 22 February 2011. »

Invitation to tender »

The Commission is inviting written quotations to provide Digitial Communications Content Development Training - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 4pm on Thursday 3 March 2011. »

Model Equality Scheme »

The Equality Commission has developed a new Model Equality Scheme for use by public authorities to supplement the Commission’s new guide ‘Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 – A Guide for Public Authorities (April 2010) »

Consultation Response »

The Commission has responded to the Department of the Environment’s consultation on Local Government Reform.
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Invitation to tender »

The Commission is inviting written quotations to provide freelance photographic services across the range of its work. The deadline for receipt of quotations is 12noon, Friday 4 March 2011. »

Invitation to tender »

The Equality Commission invites written quotations for the monitoring and evaluation of press, broadcast and online media - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 3pm on Thursday 15 September 2011. »

Equality For All 2010/2011 »

The objectives of the campaign are to promote greater public understanding of the equality legislation, across all of the grounds covered, and to publicise the role and the work of the Equality Commission. »

Invitation to tender »

The Commission invites tenders for a political monitoring service - deadline for receipt of completed tenders is 4:00 pm on Monday 26 September 2011. »

New Corporate Plan - Your Say »

As we work to develop and refine our priorities for our next corporate plan, we want to make sure that those who are, or would like to be involved in our work, have a real chance to have their say. »

FETO Roundtable Event »

Key drivers of fair employment in Northern Ireland - clicke here for more information. »

Submission to CERD »

Our shadow report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination highlights areas where the UK government and the NI Executive could do more to ensure racial equality for minorities in N Ireland. »

Youth Project »

Equality Commission Youth Participation Project - click here for further information. »

ECNI Submission »

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland has entered a submission to the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities on the UK’s Third Monitoring Report. »

Decisions & Settlements 09/10 »

The Commission has published its latest Decisions and Settlements Review which illustrates the ongoing experience of discrimination in Northern Ireland. »

Have your say! »

Want to know how to recognise and challenge disability discrimination? - click here for more information. »

Progress Report Template 10/11 »

Public Authority 2010 – 2011 Annual Progress Report Template - to be submitted on or before 31 August 2011 »

Call for new equality schemes »

The published timetable provides a list of key dates for public authorities to help them to plan their work well in advance of formal notification. »

Equality Act 2010 »

The Equality Act 2010, passed in Great Britain in April this year, does not change equality law in Northern Ireland - click here for more information. »

Archived items from: 2010

Day Against Fascism »

International Day Against Fascism and Anti-Semitism” day, Tuesday, 9 November 2010 - click here for more information. »

Invitation to tender »

A paper to propose and detail a conceptual framework to set out how equality responsive budgeting can be used within budgetary processes to further assist public authorities promote equality of opportunity and good relations. »

Race Update Seminar »

Update Seminar for CAB and Advice NI Advisors - Wednesday, 17 November 2010 click here for more information or to register. »

UNCRPD »

Click here for more information about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD. »

New Guide for Employers »

Flexible Working - The Law and Good Practice - A Guide for Employers, click here for more information. »

New Employer Guide »

Pregnancy and Maternity Rights -The Law and Good Practice - A Guide for Employers, click here for more information. »

New Research Report »

This Equality Commission research “Employment Inequalities in an Economic Downturn” specifically considered the impact of the recession in Northern Ireland on the employment trends of the nine groups identified in Section 75. »

Don´t Miss The Bus! »

Another opportunity to see your school´s artwork advertise the Commission´s Equality for All Campaign on buses throughout Northern Ireland! Competition closing date extended until Monday 1st March 2010. »

Human Trafficking - Report »

The Nature and Extent of Human Trafficking in Northern Ireland - a research report jointly commissioned by the Equality Commission and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. »

Equality for All 09/10 »

The campaign aims to increase access to the Commission´s services by raising general awareness of rights and responsibilities in relation to equality across the whole community. »

Invitation to Tender UNCRPD »

The Commission invites tenders for a project entitled: Monitoring Implmentation (public policy and programmes) in Northern Ireland of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ('UNCRPD') »

Revised Guide to Stat Duties »

The Effectiveness Review’s recommendations have influenced the direction and informed the content of this new revised Guide. » »

Traveller Focus week 2010 »

Traveller Focus Week ran from 29 November to 3 December 2010. The Commission´s main partner in the campaign was the Belfast Traveller´s support group, An Munia Tober.» »

Decisions & Settlements 08/09 »

The Commission has published its 2008-2009 Decisions and Settlements Review which gives summaries of the 64 cases it supported and resolved during the year. »

Monitoring Report No. 19 »

A Profile of the Northern Ireland Workforce (summary of monitoring returns 2008) sets out a broad picture of the community composition of the monitored Northern Ireland Workforce for 2008. »

Reaching Out programme »

The Commission is working with Citizens´ Advice Bureau and Advice NI to increase awareness of the Commission and equality law among advisors. »

A Picture of caring »

Joint publication with Carers Northern Ireland telling the stories of eight inspiring individuals.
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Disability Duty: Review Report »

The 'Effectiveness of the Disability Duties: Review Report' provides an evaluation of progress to date by public authorities and the Equality Commission in implementing the disability duties. »

Unite Against Hate »

Unite against Hate is a multi-agency campaign initiated by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister, Equality Commission, Community Relations Council, Department of Justice and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. »

Equality Act 2010 »

The Equality Act 2010, passed in Great Britain in April this year, does not change equality law in Northern Ireland - click here for more information. »

Revised Guide to Stat Duties »

The Effectiveness Review’s recommendations have influenced the direction and informed the content of this new revised Guide. »

Commission Response »

The Commission has made a formal submission to the Department of Education’s Draft Circular 'The Education of Children and Young People from the Traveller Community'. »

Equality Schemes Strategy »

This paper sets out the agreed strategy which provides a framework and direction to the Commission's request for revised/new equality schemes from designated public authorities under S75. »

Real People, Real Change »

In Real People, Real Change we celebrate the passion, energy and courage of ten of the many people who have connected with the work of the Equality Commission over the years. »

Legislative Reform »

The Commission has the duty to keep equality legislation under review and there are a number of areas where we believe reform to be both necessary and desirable - click here for further information. »

Service Provider Training »

Training designed specifically for service providers in the tourist industry in Northern Ireland. Equality Training Workshop - Thursday 28 January 2010. Click here for registration details. »

Youth Participation »

The Commission is committed to work with children and young people to ensure that 'equality has relevance and value for all' in Northern Ireland - click here for more information. »

Hospitality sector training »

The Commission has developed an equality programme specifically for service providers in the hospitality industry - training event 30 June 2010. »

Investigation Report »

Our investigation has identified a number of improvements which the recruitment sector can make to promote equality of opportunity for migrant workers - click here for more information »

UNCRPD »

The ECNI and the NIHRC are jointly designated as the independent framework to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. »

Youth Participation »

The Commission is committed to work with children and young people to ensure that 'equality has relevance and value for all' in Northern Ireland - click here for more information. »

2010 Art Competition Winners »

The winners of the Commission's 2010 Art Competition have been announced - click here for more information and to view a slideshow of the artwork. »

Guide for service providers »

The Equality Commission has recently produced new guidance for providers of goods, facilities and services on developing an equality policy in the provision of services. »

Employability Seminars »

The Commission aims to further develop and implement a programme of partnership working. This strategic focus aims to ´Bridge the Gap´ between employers and those individuals marginalized from employment. »

Disability Duties »

Legislation, came into force on 25 January 2010, applying Disability Discrimination Act duties to the providers of transport services - click here for more information. »

Business Advice Show »

The Employment Development Division will be attending Belfast City Council’s Business Advice Show as part of European SME week on Tuesday 18th May 2010. Our aim is to provide advice and assistance to businesses and to encourage best practice. »

Employer Training Programme »

The Employer Training Programme for 2010 - 2011 contains details of a number of training seminars aimed at private sector employers - click here for more information. »

Good Relations in Education »

The Equality Commission has contracted The Equality Company to undertake a project entitled ´Indicators of Equality of Opportunity and Good Relations in Education´ - click here for further information. »

New Disability Regulations »

From 25 January 2010 disabled people have legal protection against discrimination when using various forms of transport - click here for more information. »

S75 Consultation Report »

Draft Guide to the Section 75 Statutory Duties (Revised August 2008) - Consultation Report
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UNCRPD »

The ECNI and the NIHRC are jointly designated as the independent framework to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. »

Legislative Reform »

The Commission has the duty to keep equality legislation under review and there are a number of areas where we believe reform to be both necessary and desirable - click here for further information. »

Archived items from: 2009

New Duties on Transport »

Click here for details on how you can give us your views on our Draft Statutory Code on the Disability Discrimination (Transport Vehicles) Regulations (NI) 2009. »

Real People, Real Change »

In Real People, Real Change we celebrate the passion, energy and courage of ten of the many people who have connected with our work over the years, to ensure a better lived experience for all. »

Workplace Guidance »

The Commission has finalised its guidance for employers on 'Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment' - click here to view. »

Current invitations to tender »

The Commission invites tenders for two projects 'Employment Inequalities in an Economic Downturn' and 'Indicators of Equality of Opportunity and Good Relations in Education'. »

Reaching Out Programme »

Equality Update Workshop - Thursday 20 October 2009-The Commission is working with CAB and Advice NI to increase awareness of equality issues among advisers. »

Consultation Response »

The Commission has responded to the Department for Employment and Learning’s consultation on flexible working and time to train. »

Consultation Response »

The Commission has responded to the UK consultation on the European Commission proposal for an Equal Treatment Directive. Click here for more information. »

Belfast Mela »

Belfast Mela is a unique international summer festival taking place on 30 August 2009 in Botanic Gardens, 12pm - 6pm. Click here for more information. »

Equality for All 09/10 »

The campaign aims to increase access to the Commission´s services by raising general awareness of rights and responsibilities in relation to equality across the whole community.Click here for more information »

SO short guides »

The Equality Commission has produced a series of publications in the area of sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services. Click here for more information. »

Equality for All »

Schools' Art Competition - click here to view the winning entries.
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Reaching Out Programme »

The Commission is working with CAB and Advice NI to increase awareness of equality issues among advisers. Click here for more information. »

Traveller Focus Week 2009 »

For the third consecutive year the Commission co-ordinated a programme of events and activities in Northern Ireland to promote Traveller Focus Week 30 November - 4 December 2009. »

Key Inequalities »

Every Child an Equal Child - An Equality Commission Statement on Key Inequalities in Education and a Strategy for Intervention´ »

New Duties on Transport »

Click here for details on how you can give us your views on our Draft statutory code of practice on the new duties aimed at transport providers. »

Transport Duties consultation »

Click here for details on how you can give us your views on our Draft Statutory Code on the Disability Discrimination (Transport Vehicles) Regulations (NI) 2009. »

Some Facts for Young People »

The Equality Commission has produced a new publication 'Age Discrimination - Some Facts for Young People'- click here for more information. »

Free Book »

Fair Employment in Northern Ireland: a generation on (2004), edited by Bob Osborne and Ian Shuttleworth - click here for more information. »

Consultation Response »

Commission’s response to the Department of Education’s Transfer 2010 guidance document - click here to view.
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ECNI Youth Participation »

The Commission is pleased to announce that it is in the research stages of identifying a method of engaging young people in decision making. »

Consultation Response »

The Equality Commission has responded to the Government Equalities Office’s consultation on ending age discrimination in services and public functions in Great Britain. »

Training Register »

The Commission has drawn up a register of training providers available to offer their services in relation to training for Commission staff. Click here if you wish to be included. »

New - layperson's guide »

The guide is aimed at Claimants representing themselves before the Industrial or Fair Employment Tribunal in discrimination cases. Click here for more information. »

Consultation Response »

Click here to view the Commission's response to OFMdFM consultation on the removal of the transport exemption from the DDA 1995. »

Action Week Against Racism »

The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland supported the European Wide Action Week against Racism from 14-22 March 2009. »

Commission Reponse »

The Commission's response to the Department of Education’s Consultation Document and EQIA – Every School A Good School – a Strategy for Raising Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy (June 2008). »

Monitoring Report No. 18 »

The Fair Employment Monitoring Report presents a profile of the monitored Northern Ireland workforce, click here for more information. »

Migrant Workers Report »

The Equality Commission has released a new report which highlights the issues and challenges that have come about due to the recent rapid rise in migrants to Northern Ireland. Click here for more information. »

New website »

This site highlights changes to disability discrimination law under the DDO 2006. Click here for more information.
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Race Investigation »

The Commission is holding a formal investigation into the role of employment agencies and employment businesses in the recruitment and employment of migrant workers in Northern Ireland. Click here for more information. »

Equality law seminars »

The Commission is running an equality training programme designed specifically for service providers in the tourism industry in Northern Ireland. Click here for more information and the opportunity to register. »

S75 Good Relations Guidance »

This guide provides public authorities with information and advice on implementing their good relations duty under Section 75 (2) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. »

Training Programme 08/09 »

Our Equality Training Programme September 2008 - March 2009 contains details of a number of training seminars aimed at private sector employers. Click here for more information. »

Case Decisions »

Click here to view decisions of the tribunals and courts in cases assisted by the Commission.
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Consulation Response »

The Commission has responded to the Department for Employment and Learning’s consultation on the review of workplace disputes.Click here to access the document. »

ECRI submission »

Written submission to the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, click here for more information.
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S75 Effectiveness Review »

Keeping it Effective - Reviewing the Effectiveness of Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 - Final Report. Click here for further information. »

New Publication »

Outlining Minimum Standards for Traveller Accommodation - Research Undertaken by the Chartered Institute of Housing and the University of Ulster. »

New Search Facility »

We are keen to hear your views on a new search facility for our website - please click here for more information.
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Recent Invitation to Tender »

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006 (DDO) Duty - Tender is closed
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Draft Commission Guidance »

The Commission has recently reviewed its guidance for employers on 'Promoting a Good and Harmonious Working Environment'. Click here for more information. »

Equality law seminars »

The Commission is running an equality training programme designed specifically for service providers in the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland. Click here for more information and the opportunity to register. »

Equality for All »

Just launched – exciting new Schools’ Art Competition. Winning entries will be used in the Commission’s latest bus advertising campaign. For more details on how to enter, click here. »

Sexual Orientation Guide »

The Commission has developed new quidance on 'Eliminating Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Northern Ireland', click here for more information. »

Annual conference 2008 »

This year's conference, 'Every child an equal child - the challenge for education', was held on 12 November 2008 at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. For more information, click here. »

ARWW 2008 »

Anti-racist workplace week took place during week 3 - 7 November 2008 - click here for more information.
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EYID 2008 »

2008 has been designated by both the European Parliament and Council as European Year of Intercultural Dialogue (EYID). Click here for more information. »

SDO changes »

Please click here to access fact sheets on recent changes to the sex discrimination legislation.
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Progress Report Template »

Public Authority 07-08 Annual Progress Report on Section 75 of the NI Act 1998 and Section 49A of the Disability Discrimination Order 2006. »

Let's Talk, Let's Listen »

Guidance for public authorities on their duty, under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, to consult directly with children and young people »

Key inequalities statement »

The Commission has published a statement of key inequalities that affect people in Northern Ireland - your views and comments are welcome. »

New Research Update »

Enabling Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Individuals to Access their Rights under Equality Law - click here to access the full report, summary report and new research update. »

S75 Monitoring Guidance »

This guidance document has been prepared to provide a framework within which public authorities can best make decisions about how to implement equality monitoring in performing their section 75 duties. »

When the Road Bends »

Free Film Screening of 'Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends' at Queens Film Theatre - 28 October 09. Click here for more information. »