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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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Chief Commissioner's blog: "Sharing this place we call home"

Chief Commissioner's blog:
Chief Commissioner Dr Michael Wardlow's latest blog on equality and good relations.

No exceptions - no extensions, gold medal winner told

No exceptions - no extensions, gold medal winner told
Student Adam Smyth was assisted by the Equality Commission NI

Settlement in sex discrimination case by Limavady council worker

Settlement in sex discrimination case by Limavady council worker
Sex discrimination case settled for £25,000.
 

Staff attitude to disabled customers can be so important for success

Staff attitude to disabled customers can be so important for success
How great customer service can make a huge difference to disabled people.

Blog: Gender Pay Reporting - the time to prepare is now

Blog: Gender Pay Reporting - the time to prepare is now
Blog article by Paul Oakes, Advisory Services Team

Head of NI Civil Service endorses Section 75 leadership guidance

Head of NI Civil Service endorses Section 75 leadership guidance
Section 75 leadership guidance for public authorities
 

Questions for UK Government on equality issues affecting women in NI

Questions for UK Government on equality issues affecting women in NI
Brexit could diminish protection under the law for women in NI.

Funding decisions should have been informed by equality assessments

Funding decisions should have been informed by equality assessments
Funding decisions should have been informed by equality assessments.

Persistent inequalities in employment need tackled

Persistent inequalities in employment need tackled
Key inequalities in Employment in NI