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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
Graphic with a pull quote from a blog with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo. Text reads: 'This International Women’s Day, let us reflect on what each of us can give for women’s equality, whether that is leadership, policy change, flexibility, support or advocacy.' Includes a photo of Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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...
Graphic for a press release with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo in the top right corner. Text reads: 'Northern Ireland cannot afford life-changing employment support for disabled people'. Includes a photo of Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner.
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11/02/2026
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
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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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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...
Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey standing by a window and looking at the camera, with a view of Belfast city in the background.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🎄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
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
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.
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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 11/12/2025
Bank of Ireland has been fined £2,000 for breaches of Northern Ireland employment equality legislation. @equalitycommni.bsky.social
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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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🎄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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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...
Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey standing by a window and looking at the camera, with a view of Belfast city in the background.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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...
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Omagh Enterprise @omaghenterprise.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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...
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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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
Graphic for a blog with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo. Text reads: 'Anti-Bullying Week: Taking action to challenge racism in schools.' Includes a photo of Dr. Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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!
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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-...
Graphic promoting an Hourglass webinar. Black and white images of two older people appear in the bottom right corner. Hourglass logo is in the top left. Text reads 'Hourglass webinar: The links between ageism and abuse, Northern Ireland, 24th September, 10:30–12:00. Book your place for free on Eventbrite. www.wearehourglass.org
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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...
Graphic with a blue background and a green frame. Inside the frame, white text reads Northern Ireland's Anti-Poverty Strategy: A critical opportunity at risk Below, smaller text reads Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, alongside her photo. The word Blog is in the top left corner, and the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo is in the top right.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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...
Rosie Pidgeon, a Belfast student, sitting outdoors in an electric wheelchair, looking toward the camera
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
🌸 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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 07/08/2025
A man who asked for reduced working hours after suffering two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer for £100,000 (€114,500)
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Stroke survivor settles case against former employer
A man who asked for reduced working hours after suffering two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer for £100,000 (€114,500).
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Belfast Live @belfastlive.co.uk · 07/08/2025
"I felt abandoned, like I was only fit for the scrap heap..."
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Belfast man settles discrimination case against former employer for £100k
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7c94eb...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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. @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social‬
Three people standing on the staircase at Stormont Buildings: Paul Noonan, Senior Policy Officer; Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and Danny Donnelly, MLA, standing in the middle.
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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 👇 www.equalityni.org/Footer-Links...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and @equalitycommni.bsky.social have raised concerns about how the UK Government’s welfare reform plans, including recently approved legislation, will have a negative impact upon persons with disabilities. Read more here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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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Equality Commission for Northern Ireland @equalitycommni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Highlights from our recent event at Shankill Shared Women's Centre – here's a look back at our launch of new research on the transition from EU funding to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and its impact on equality groups across Northern Ireland. Read the report 👇 🔗 www.equalityni.org/ECNI/media/E...
Seven people standing in front of the Shankill Shared Women's Centre, with some holding a research report titled 'Funding for Equality Groups in NI: The Impact of the Transition from EU Funding to UK Shared Prosperity Fund'Dr Eve Hepburn speaks at a podium with a microphone, with an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland banner in the backgroundAttendees sit at a table listening, while one person flips through a research reportAttendees sit at a table listening as a researcher discusses a research report
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