The Equality Commission NI has developed a monitoring framework for Measuring Equality in Northern Ireland. This framework will enable the Commission to identify existing and emerging inequalities and track improvements over time. The Framework identifies six broad areas of life in Northern Ireland to be covered: Education, Employment, Participation in Public life, Health and Social Care, Standards of living and housing, Communities that are welcoming and inclusive.
See how the Equality Commission is working to protect your post Brexit equality rights International Mechanisms See how the Equality Commission uses international mechanisms to advance equality of opportunity and good relations in NI. Read the Commission's response to the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty & human rights (pdf) Gaps in equality law - NI / GB Learn more about the widening gaps between equality law here and elsewhere in the UK. Programme for Government
The Equality Commission has set out its recommendations in relation to the next Programme for Government
Public Opinion Survey - NEW Read the findings of our latest public opinion survey (Social Market Research, May 2023) See our research on:
Measuring Equality in NI We have developed a new monitoring framework for Measuring Equality in NI Shaping welcoming & inclusive workplaces Read our qualitative findings on employer and employee experiences of welcoming and inclusive workplaces Investigations
Learn more about our Section 75 investigation procedure, formal investigations, and completed investigations Read the findings of the Commission's formal investigation into the treatment of pregnant workers & mothers in NI workplaces
NI Budget 2023-24 Read our recommendations on proposed Departmental Budget allocations for 2023-24 See our policy priorities on: