'Human Rights Cuts Harm Image' , Nov 25th 2009
There is a perception abroad that Ireland has “fallen from grace” because of sweeping cuts to the Equality Authority and Irish Human Rights Commission, a London-based human rights lawyer told a conference hosted by Equality & Rights Alliance yesterday
'New Community Reinvestment Law Would Make Business Equal' Nov 23rd 2009
Renowned UK social justice activist, speaking at a conference hosted by Equality & Rights Alliance, said that Ireland should consider imposing a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) on banks to help ensure that they are fair to all.
'Expert Says Watchdog Bodies Must Answer to Oireachtas' Nov 23rd 2009
A leading human rights lawyer has stressed that accountability to the Oireachtas for equality and human rights bodies is essential. Without it, democratic accountability is replaced by ministerial control.
'Call for Stronger, Unified Equality and Rights Structure' Nov 23rd 2009
Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) recommends that a stronger unified equality and human rights infrastructure that includes the wider agenda of inclusion and racism is the best way to strengthen and rebuild the country’s watchdog system.
'UN Rights Chief Briefed on Weakened Position of Irish Watchdogs' Nov 20th 2009
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay, was briefed today by Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) on the impact of cuts and government intervention on the Irish equality and human rights infrastructure.