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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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Event: Progressing Women's Equality in NI - 22 Jan 2019, Malone House

Event: Progressing Women's Equality in NI - 22 Jan 2019, Malone House
What are the priority equality issues affecting women in NI?

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not - disabled people in public life

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not - disabled people in public life
The need for an inclusive and accessible process to put all public appointment applicants on an equal footing.

International Men’s Day 2018: visit to North Belfast Men’s Shed

International Men’s Day 2018: visit to North Belfast Men’s Shed
Chief Commissioner visits North Belfast Men’s Shed on International Men’s Day
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Blog: The menopause - is it a workplace equality issue?

Blog: The menopause - is it a workplace equality issue?
Employers often raise this issue during the Equality Commission's training seminars.

Employer Training Programme: January - March 2019

Employer Training Programme: January - March 2019
New employer training sessions available - book now

Employment initiatives can have real impact for people with disabilities

Employment initiatives can have real impact for people with disabilities
View from the Chair article by Dr Michael Wardlow
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Is your workplace welcoming and inclusive? Complete our survey

Is your workplace welcoming and inclusive? Complete our survey
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Statement on Key Inequalities in Participation in Public Life

Statement on Key Inequalities in Participation in Public Life
Commission statement on participation in public life in NI.

Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022 – We want to hear your views

Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022 – We want to hear your views
Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2022
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