We welcome the consultation on the Executive’s draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy. In our blog, we outline the further action needed to ensure the Strategy delivers meaningful and lasting change for every child and family. Read the blog 👇 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

50 years of sex discrimination law in NI have opened doors for women in work, education, and public life. We’ve made progress, but barriers remain. As we reflect on International Women’s Day, our Chief Commissioner shares her thoughts on the work still to be done👉 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

We welcome the appointment of Colin Kennedy as Deputy Chair of the Equality Commission, alongside two new Commissioners, Kristel Miller and Kevin Doherty, and look forward to working with them to promote equality and challenge discrimination. Read the press release 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

The end of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund on 31 March will have a significant impact on many disabled people seeking to secure and retain paid employment. Read more in our press release 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

A former employee of PwC who brought an age and disability discrimination case against the company with support from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland will receive a £150,000 settlement. @equalitycommni.bsky.social

Former PwC employee settles age and disability discrimination case for £150,000

A former employee of PwC who brought an age and disability discrimination case against the company with support from the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland will receive a £150,000 settlement.

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A woman who had worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Ltd (PwC) for more than 40 years has settled her case of age and disability discrimination against the company for £150,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission. Read the press release 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Join our in-person event on developing good practice in making reasonable adjustments that support disabled people in recruitment and employment. 📅 Thurs 5 Mar 2026 🕤 9.30am (registration) to 12:30pm (light lunch provided) 📍 Ulster University Belfast To book 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reasonable...

We were delighted to co-host a Section 75 training session with Children in Northern Ireland for the community and voluntary sector. Thanks to our speakers, Mairead Starrs (ECNI), Natalie Whelehan (CiNI), and Patrice Hardy (ECNI), and everyone who joined us for a valuable and interactive morning.

Thank you to the IMNI Disability Stakeholder Forum for the valuable discussion. We welcomed the opportunity to hear views on the Department for Communities' draft NI Executive Disability Strategy 2025–2035, which is currently open for consultation.

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Today, the Independent Mechanism for NI (IMNI) Disability Stakeholder Forum met to discuss issues affecting persons with disability in Northern Ireland. The @nihrc.bsky.social and @equalitycommni.bsky.social provided updates on work they are doing in this area.

We are grateful to Dr Corrigan for sharing her insights and for a constructive discussion on how ECNI and the BMA are working together to improve equality of opportunity for disabled and neurodivergent doctors and medical students.

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Dr Clodagh Corrigan, NI Council deputy chair, met with Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner for the Equality Commission in Northern Ireland today to discuss the significant barriers for disabled and neurodivergent doctors and medical students. Thank you for your time @equalitycommni.bsky.social

🎄Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the Equality Commission. Our office will be closed over Christmas and the New Year, reopening on Friday, 2nd January 2026. For advice or information, please visit www.equalityni.org

Jayla Boyd, a student who worked as a sales assistant, has settled her sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000. The case was supported by the Equality Commission and settled without admission of liability. Read more 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

We were delighted to co-host our Reasonable Adjustments Better Futures event yesterday in Black Mountain Shared Space with Belfast Business Promise and the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment (NIUSE). Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the session so engaging.

Bank of Ireland has been fined £2,000 for breaches of Northern Ireland employment equality legislation. @equalitycommni.bsky.social

Bank of Ireland fined £2k for breaching Northern Ireland equality law

Bank of Ireland has been fined £2,000 for breaches of Northern Ireland employment equality legislation.

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🎄The festive season is here, and so are work dos and Christmas parties. To avoid potential issues, read our blog for tips to keep your work Christmas party safe and respectful 👇 www.equalityni.org/Blog/Article...

The Equality Commission has formally applied to the High Court for leave to apply for judicial review following the Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of ‘For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers’. Read the press release 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

Join us for an in-person event on Section 75 and how it can strengthen your policy and advocacy work. 📅 Tues 27 Jan 2026 ⏰ 10am – 12pm 📍 Equality House, 7-9 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast This workshop is for those in the community and voluntary sector. To book 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/section-75...

AI is reshaping recruitment and staff management, and employers need to understand both the opportunities and the risks. CIPD NI & the Equality Commission are hosting a free online event on using AI responsibly in HR. Sign up 👉 cutt.ly/Wtrrzkp4

Join us on Thurs, 11 Dec at Girdwood Hub, Belfast, for an event on reasonable adjustments and creating supportive, accessible workplaces for disabled applicants and employees. ⏰ Time: 9:30am registration | 10:00am – 1:00pm (light lunch provided) Book your place 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/reasonable...

Reasonable Adjustments-Better Futures. Let's build an Inclusive Workforce.

In person conference focusing on reasonable adjustments and practical ways to implement.

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This Anti-Bullying Week, Senior Policy Officer Chris Jenkins highlights the specific actions needed to address racist bullying and ensure every child feels safe at school. Read the blog 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is inviting applications for the roles of Deputy Chief Commissioner and Commissioner at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. For full details and application packs 👇 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n... Closing date: Friday, 28 November

This Hate Crime Awareness Week, it’s more important than ever to stand together against all forms of hate, embrace diversity and build stronger, inclusive communities. Read our recommendations to end hate crime 👇 www.equalityni.org/HateCrimePolicy  Hate Crime Awareness Week runs until 18 October.

This World Mental Health Day, we're highlighting the importance of supporting mental wellbeing at work 💚 Find out how we can help you promote positive mental health and good employment practice in your organisation 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Employers-Se...

Today, we hosted another meeting of our strategic litigation forum. Our forum meets twice yearly and brings together lawyers in organisations working on human rights strategic litigation. Thanks to all who took time out of the schedules to attend!

Older people in NI have fewer protections from age discrimination than elsewhere in the UK and Ireland. This #InternationalDayofOlderPersons, we call for stronger protections in goods, facilities and services for all ages. Learn more about Age Law Reform 👇 www.equalityni.org/Delivering-E...

Today, we welcomed Ulster University’s Gender Budgeting Project Team to Equality House to learn about their work and discuss how the budgeting process can help improve equality.

Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey took part in the Carers NI’s 60th anniversary event where she spoke about the equality issues facing unpaid carers and the need to reform health and social care. We congratulate Carers NI on 60 years of supporting and championing carers in Northern Ireland.

We're speaking at the 'Links with Ageism and Abuse: Northern Ireland' Hourglass webinar this Wednesday, 24 Sept, 10.30am to 12pm, about the harms of ageism and the need for comprehensive legislation to protect people from age discrimination. Book your place 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-links-...

We attended the Trussell Trust's briefing on hunger & food insecurity in NI & discussed the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy. Our consultation response calls for targeted actions across equality groups in education, housing, employment & other areas. Read our response 👇 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...

The Commission is advancing its Roadmap to clarify key definitions under the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976 (SDO) and assist the development of final guidance for employers and service providers.  Learn more and respond to the consultation by 19 September 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...