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CSPE should remain core subject in Junior Cycle
To meet its human rights education obligations and ensure that all students are equally equipped to uphold human rights, the IHRC has called on the Government to maintain Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE) as a core mandatory state-examinable subject in the Junior Cycle. » -
UN High Commissioner offers support to NHRIs
Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights addressed 25th International Meeting of National Human Rights Institutions, Geneva, 20 March 2012: She said "NHRIs are critical for a strong national human rights protection system". » -
Universal Periodic Review Human Rights Benchmark for Ireland
The IHRC speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, on 15 March 2012, called for progress on implementing the recommendations set out in the report on Ireland’s first Universal Periodic Review to underscore Ireland’s application for membership of the Human Rights Council. » -
Ireland's Universal Periodic Review
A Report setting out how Ireland can better meet its human rights obligations will be adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on 15 March 2012. Once adopted, Ireland is committing itself to fulfil the report's recommendations and its efforts will be monitored. » -
IHRC Publishes Observations on Legal Services Regulation Bill
The IHRC has published its Observations on the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 calling for the independence of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to be further strengthened. »
In Focus
New EU Data Protection Regulation and Directive must meet human rights standards
IHRC expresses concern that European Commission proposal for new Data Protection Directive may introduce lower human rights standards in submission to Department of Justice review.
IHRC raises concerns on human rights safeguards for persons wth a mental illness in the Criminal Justice System
IHRC raises concerns regarding persons with a mental illness in the criminal justice system in submission to Inter-Departmental Group
Internship and Professional Placement Opportunities with the IHRC
Opportunities in this area would expose the successful applicants to a diverse range of human rights issues within the legal and investigative functions of the Commission.
