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Unsure of your equality rights or the law? We can provide advice and assistance for people who feel they have been discriminated against.
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Delivering equality

How is our work influencing life in Northern Ireland and delivering equality? Learn more about our policy, legal and research work.
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Are you passionate about LGBT rights? Join us on 17th May

Are you passionate about LGBT rights? Join us on 17th May
Thurs 17 May,12:15-1:15pm at the Green Room, Black Box, Belfast

Settlement agreed by man asked to leave Belfast Youth Hostel

Settlement agreed by man asked to leave Belfast Youth Hostel
The French national of Algerian descent took the case alleging racial and religious discrimination.

Daughter had to tell her father his illness was terminal

Daughter had to tell her father his illness was terminal
Legal case settled against South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
 

Hughes Insurance signs Charter: Mental Health Awareness Week

Hughes Insurance signs Charter: Mental Health Awareness Week
Latest company to sign up to the Mental Health Charter

Gender pay reporting - does it apply to Northern Ireland?

Gender pay reporting - does it apply to Northern Ireland?
This currently applies to businesses in GB, not those in NI.

Equality Commission comment on Border Force recruitment

Equality Commission comment on Border Force recruitment
Commission comment on Border Force recruitment advertisement.
 

Lord Dubs to speak on rights and equality in Belfast - 17 May 2018

Lord Dubs to speak on rights and equality in Belfast - 17 May 2018
Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement Anniversary event. 

Lee v Ashers Baking Co Ltd goes to Supreme Court - 1 & 2 May 2018

Lee v Ashers Baking Co Ltd goes to Supreme Court - 1 & 2 May 2018
1 & 2 May 2018 in Belfast

Event: Advocating for Human Rights and Equality - 17 May 2018, Belfast

Event: Advocating for Human Rights and Equality - 17 May 2018, Belfast
Thursday 17 May 2018; 4:30pm - 6pm at Queen's University Belfast (fully booked)