Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

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Graphic showing a smiling child looking at the camera. Text on the image reads: ‘Blog: Achieving Equality through Early Learning and Childcare in Northern Ireland.’ The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo appears in the bottom right.
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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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.
Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey standing by a window and looking at the camera, with a view of Belfast city in the background.
Promotional graphic for the event 'Reasonable adjustments: Developing good practice'
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Festive graphic with the text “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Best wishes from everyone at the Equality Commission.” The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo is centered at the bottom.
Jayla Boyd stands in a doorway, looking toward the camera
Three people smiling at the camera. In the background is an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo with the strapline ‘Promoting equality, challenging discrimination.’ This is for an event in Black Mountain Shared Space about improving accessibility and support for disabled applicants and employees.
Chief Commissioner Geraldine McGahey standing by a window and looking at the camera, with a view of Belfast city in the background.
Promotional graphic for the event 'Section 75 in action: Influencing decisions and improving outcomes'.
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.
An Equality Commission for Northern Ireland in the top left corner. Below this is text Applications open to appoint new members to the Board Deputy Chief Commissioner and Commissioner Closing date: 28 November
A background graphic with an illustration of diverse people, an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo in the bottom right corner, and the text: End hate crime in Northern Ireland Read our recommendations equalityni.org/hatecrimepolicy
A blue, green and white coloured graphic with a green ribbon design and an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo in the bottom left. The text is World Mental Health Day 10 October
Five people standing together, smiling at the camera following a Gender Budgeting workshop
Three people standing, facing the camera at a Carers NI event
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
Cover page of the Trussell Trust’s Hunger in Northern Ireland Executive Summary September 2025 report, featuring the title, logo and branding.
Graphic with the text 'Roadmap update Consultation For Women Scotland and its implications in Northern Ireland.' The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo appears in the top left corner.
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.
Rosie Pidgeon, a Belfast student, sitting outdoors in an electric wheelchair, looking toward the camera
A woman stands at a lectern speaking at the 'Childcare for All' event in Stormont. To the left, a projector displays the text 'Pillar 2: For Parents Childcare for All.' Several audience members are seated in the foreground.
Graphic with the text 'Consultation For Women Scotland and its implications in Northern Ireland.' In the background, a hand holding a pen over a clipboard, with another set of hands visible. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo appears in the top left corner.
Promotional graphic featuring a performer with a microphone on stage. Text reads Mela Day 24 August 2025 Botanic Gardens World Stage
Four people smiling, holding a board with the text: South Asian Heritage Month 18 July to 17 August – Celebrate | Commemorate | Educate, with three logos: Belfast Asian Women’s Academy, South Asian Heritage Month, and Community Fund.
Clifford Donaldson sits in a garden, facing the camera.
A group of young professionals brainstorming around a table in a modern office environment
Three people at the Belfast Mela launch: two in front holding a blue circular prop that reads Friend of Belfast Mela in white text, and a third person behind them wearing traditional dress on stilts with arms raised. In the background is a large prop painted with colourful flowers.
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.
Three people in an office setting; one person standing and leaning over another’s laptop screen while the third person sits nearby, writing.
Graphic with the text 'Consultation For Women Scotland and its implications in Northern Ireland.' In the background, a hand holding a pen over a clipboard, with another set of hands visible. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo appears in the top left corner.
Blue and white graphic featuring the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo in the bottom left corner. Above the logo, blue text reads Annual Report and Accounts. On the right side, white text states April 2024 – March 2025
Graphic with a blue background and a green frame. Inside the frame, white text reads Why we are asking the courts to provide clarity and how it will shape future guidance Our view on the For Women Scotland judgment 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.
Graphic with the text 'Consultation For Women Scotland and its implications in Northern Ireland.' In the background, a hand holding a pen over a clipboard, with another set of hands visible. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo appears in the top left corner.
A graphic with Consultation Response text in the top left and an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo below. On the right, a blue box contains the text 16-18 Legislation - Department of Education
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'
Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, speaking at a podium with a microphone. In the background is a blue wall and an Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo
Graphic with a blue background and a green frame. Inside the frame, white text reads This is not who we are: racism, violence, and the urgent need for leadership in Northern Ireland 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.
Graphic with blue, white, and green colours featuring the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo. Shows a young child holding a soccer ball and looking at the camera. Includes text: Loss of EU Funding and its impact on equality groups in Northern Ireland, with event details Thursday 26 June, Shankill Shared Women’s Centre
Three people standing in front of stained-glass windows in the Guildhall.
Graphic with a blue background and a green frame. Inside the frame, white text reads Ending unjustifiable age discrimination in Northern Ireland Below, smaller text reads Kathryn Barr Senior Policy Officer, 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.
Chris Jenkins, Senior Policy Officer, speaking directly to the camera about SEN reform, standing in an office with a blue background.
Jonathan Kerr stands by a white wall, facing the camera.
Attendees at an event at Allstate in Belfast discussing how to support autistic employees and build more inclusive workplaces.
Maeve Bradley sits on a white couch, facing the camera.
Three people sitting during a panel discussion about the disability employment gap in Northern Ireland at an event in the Guildhall, Derry-Londonderry.
Seven people and a guide dog at an IMNI meeting discussing how a Disability Strategy and the UNCRPD can strengthen legal protections and rights for disabled people in Northern Ireland.
A blue-coloured graphic with a faded illustration of diverse people in the background. The text reads Strengthen protections for disabled people in Northern Ireland. Disability Strategy and UNCRPD. Join the discussion. Thursday 27 February, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Logos of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, and the Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland are included.
Head and shoulder shot of Mary Kitson, Senior Legal Officer at the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, facing the camera and wearing a blue jacket
A young man wearing a black polo shirt sits while looking down. There are blue-colored boxes used as design elements. The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland logo is in the top right corner. Blue text reads Draft Strategic Plan Our Ambitions 2025-2028
A graphic with a close-up photo of a man's face. Large text reads Free and confidential advice to help you challenge race discrimination. Below, there are icons for phone and email with the contact details 📞 028 90 500 600 ✉️ information@equalityni.org