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The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is an independent public body established under the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Our vision: The Equality Commission has the vision of Northern Ireland as a shared, integrated and inclusive place, a society where difference is respected and valued, based on equality and fairness for the entire community.

Our mission: To advance equality, promote equality of opportunity, encourage good relations and challenge discrimination through promotion, advice and enforcement.

The Commission´s duties and functions are set out in the legislation for which we have responsibility. General duties include:

working towards the elimination of discrimination;
promoting equality of opportunity and encouraging good practice;
promoting affirmative/positive action;
promoting good relations between people of different racial groups;
overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the statutory duty on public authorities; and
keeping the relevant legislation under review.
On 1 October 1999 the Commission took over the functions previously exercised by the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland, the Equal Opportunities Commission for Northern Ireland, the Fair Employment Commission and the Northern Ireland Disability Council.

For more information visit our website: www.equalityni.org or contact our Enquiry Line 028 90 890 890