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🎶I'm a mother...I'm a sinner, I'm a saint🎶BIFFO stranded in Kildare. Comms with @_IHREC. Views my own.

Joined March 2009
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Commission welcomes significant judgment on the human rights of international protection applicants in landmark case ihrec.ie/commission-welcomes…
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Lots of tears shed by Ciara Mageean to make this moment happen. And now they're flowing again as she stands for Amhrán na bhFiann as the European champion.
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Reliving the highlights from our recent national campaign - For Equality in Ageing #endageism
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We are delighted with the outcome for our 14 year old client and others - but it should not have required litigation to secure equal access in the first place
Successful legal challenge leads to significant expansions in Junior and Leaving Certificate examination schemes @FeachIreland @CLMirl ihrec.ie/successful-legal-ch…
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We are delighted to open the public consultation to inform our next Strategy Statement. To inform it's development, we are consulting widely with the public and our key stakeholders. Closing March 27. Find out how to make a written or video submission: ihrec.ie/consultation-on-the…
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Great to see the #EndAgeism campaign unfold this week across the country. Captured in Ranelagh, Dublin. #endageism #endageismendabuse #ageismore #ageequality #humanrights #equality #allhuman #allequal
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⏳ Don't let the opportunity slip away! Apply for our International Funding Officer and Education, Public, and Patient Engagement Lead roles before the deadline on Jan 25. 💼 International Funding Officer: linkedin.com/jobs/view/37891… 💡 EPPE Lead: linkedin.com/jobs/view/37893…
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Commission granted leave by the High Court, seeking to compel the State to fulfil its international protection obligations ihrec.ie/commission-granted-…
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Victims can experience a lack of collaboration between the different legal systems. We’ve recommended the introduction of mandatory judicial training on child and family law, as well as the dynamics and impacts of family violence, including coercive control #TakingBackControl
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Congratulations to all who graduated today with Professional Diplomas in Human Rights and Equality from the IPA. Particularly our own staff members and special congratulations to Deirdre Keyes @KWETB who was first in the class.
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Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Condemns Exploitation of Tragic Crime by Far-Right Elements ihrec.ie/irishhuman-rights-a…
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Linda Hughes retweeted
Today was emotional as we launched our #HomeTruths Campaign: Because everyone deserves a place to call home. Huge thank you to @AnneRabbitte & @sineadgibney and huge credit to our 5 members who shared their stories. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3PIQKjP #IHRECFunded
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Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney discusses some of the key recommendations from our second annual Trafficking in Human Beings in Ireland Report, which we launched today.
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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has called on the Government to expand equality legislation to include discrimination on the ground of socio-economic status and on the ground of criminal conviction @sineadgibney rte.ie/news/2023/0720/139546…
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If you are a parent/guardian of an Autistic person at school, @atusligo_ie & @AsIAmIreland are conducting research into the school experiences of Autistic children/young people funded by @_IHREC Equality and Human Rights Grant, and we'd love to hear from you! More details ⬇️
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To support early career female researchers I want to create a members-only platform which houses successful grant, promotion applications & papers/publications-I need to know who will use this resource-can you do my survey? Would you use it? please share forms.office.com/e/rKhKLuts6…
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We're seeking a creative ✨ communications consultant! 📌 Are you a website virtuoso and a dynamo with InDesign? 📌 Do you want to support us on major work linked to #NHRIs & the Council of Europe? Apply by extended deadline of 29 March, 12:00 CET: ennhri.org/vacancies/
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Join us tonight at 7pm on Instagram for a live chat on #Care and #GenderEquality with @louisemcsharry, Chief Commissioner @sineadgibney, @lindabtweeting and @LorcanN. #CareAboutEquality
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