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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
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November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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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.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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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...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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 👇
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September 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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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...
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September 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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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...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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In her blog, Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey discusses why the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy falls short, calling for clear targets, actions, accountability, and ringfenced budgets.

Read the blog and respond to the consultation by 19 September 👇
🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Rosie Pidgeon, a Belfast student, has settled her disability discrimination case against Translink for £7,500. The case was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

You can read more about the case here 👇
www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Great to attend the Childcare Strategy for All event in Stormont, hearing from parents, early educators, and the women’s sector on the need for an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy that works for children, parents, providers, and society.

Read our recommendations 👇
🔗 equalityni.org/Childcare
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September 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation.

📅 The consultation closes next Friday, 19 September 2025.

Learn more www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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🌸 Join us at Mela Day this Sun 24 Aug in Botanic Gardens!

✨ Visit our stall to learn about the Commission and how we can support you if you’ve experienced discrimination.

As a friend of #BelfastMela, we’re proud to celebrate cultural diversity across Northern Ireland.

🎟️ To book
belfastmela.org.uk
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August 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Deputy Chief Commissioner Neil Anderson and Commissioner Preeti Yellamaty joined Belfast Asian Women's Academy at Belfast City Hall for South Asian Cultural Day, part of the celebrations for South Asian Heritage Month.
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August 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Clifford Donaldson has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000.

You can read more about the case here 👇
www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Join our 'Promoting equality and diversity in employment in five steps' webinar.

When: Fri 22 August, 11am to 12noon

Learn how to make your workplace fair and inclusive, covering recruitment, staff development, leadership, and culture.

Book on MS Teams 👇
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August 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Our Chief Commissioner, Geraldine McGahey, was delighted to join Nisha Tandon OBE, ArtsEkta, and Friends of Belfast Mela to launch this year’s Belfast Mela Festival, taking place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 August 2025!

Find out more and book your tickets
👉 belfastmela.org.uk
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July 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Our Chief Commissioner met today with Danny Donnelly MLA to discuss his proposals for a Bill on the UNCRPD. We also highlighted the need to strengthen protections against disability discrimination in Northern Ireland.

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July 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Our updated training offers new webinars to help you promote equality at work ⬇️

➡️ How to develop an equality plan
➡️ How to conduct an equal pay audit
➡️ The case for promoting lawful equality, diversity, and inclusion at work

Read our blog & book your place 👇
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July 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation.

Respond by Friday 19 September 2025.

Find out more 👇
🔗 www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...
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July 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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We have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25.

Find out more and read the report 👇
🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Why we’re asking the courts to provide clarity and how it will shape future guidance.

Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey shares our view on the For Women Scotland judgment.

Read the blog 👇
🔗 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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July 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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As part of our roadmap for addressing legal uncertainties in Northern Ireland following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment, we are seeking views in our stakeholder consultation.

📅 Respond by Friday 19 September 2025.

Find out more at www.equalityni.org/SCJConsultat...
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July 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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We have responded to the Department of Education's consultation on 16-18 Legislation to provide for all learners to participate in education, apprenticeship, or training until age 18.

Read our response 👇
www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...
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July 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM