Niall Matthews

@niallmatthews1

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    Jan 16

    All are welcome at interdisciplinary conference 'Human Rights & Change' on 27-28 January, hosted virtually by .

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    Jan 20

    Carbon inequality is extreme, not only globally, but also within the EU. And it is increasing. There is no climate justice without capping income and wealth. 1.5-degree lifestyles require sufficiency and equity.

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    Jan 13

    Syrian families, activists and survivors witnessed an important moment of justice today in . None of this would’ve been accomplished without their tireless efforts and non stop campaigning to .

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    Jan 4

    This week was the official publication of my new book, The Poseidon Project, by Oxford University Press. A brief thread on my central argument: via

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    Jan 10

    . has just published our recommendations to on how Ireland's Equality Laws need to be reformed, updated and improved. You can read our detailed 60+ recommendations in full

    Access to Justice People taking these cases to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) need access to legal aid currently denied to them. Trade unions and NGOs should be allowed to take representative actions on behalf of named complainants, as well as in their own name in cases of alleged discrimination. Grounds of Discrimination We need to prohibit discrimination on the ground of socio-economic status and on discrimination on the ground of criminal conviction. The Equality Acts should also explicitly prohibit discrimination against transgender, non-binary and intersex people. The definition of disability in our equality law needs to comply with the human rights model enshrined in the UNCRPD, based on close consultations with, and the active involvement of, disabled people and their representative organisations. The current religion ground should be amended to the ‘religion or belief’. Protection against intersectional discrimination, needs to be provided for under law.
    Exemptions The existing exemption under the Equal Status Act (ESA) which prevents any challenge to discriminatory laws needs to be removed. This blanket exemption sees crucial State services made immune from challenge under the ESA. It also creates the situation where a successful ESA challenge can be subsequently reversed by introducing new Statutory Instruments, which may be overtly discriminatory but regardless are immune from challenge. Private primary schools and all secondary schools can currently refuse to admit a student on the basis of religion where: “it is proved that the refusal is essential to maintain the ethos of the school”. Clarity is needed in law on the definition of ‘ethos,’ and precisely what would be required to establish that such a refusal was ‘essential’ to school ethos. Domestic workers need to be defined as employees and protected under employment equality laws.
    Jurisdictional Issues and effectiveness If you’re turned away from a licensed premises you currently have to take your case directly to the District Court rather than the WRC. This is more difficult to access, is more adversarial and generally requires legal representation. This approach has a disproportionate impact on Travellers and Roma as they are frequently refused admission to licenced premises. The State needs to return such complaints to the jurisdiction of the WRC. Urgent action is needed by the State to develop and roll out disaggregated data collection, processing and communication to monitor the effectiveness and impact of Ireland’s equality laws. The relevant complaints mechanisms should publish statistics and analysis annually.
    The front cover entitled "Submission on the Review of the Equality Acts"
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    6 Dec 2021

    "As we build a richly diverse Ireland... let us resolve to work together to combat any wilful, ignorant or cruel discrimination in all corners of our society..." shares a special message as part of 100 Voices:

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    6 Dec 2021

    ► VIDEO: The Irish Treaty was signed 100 years ago today. The document would cause a civil war and help found the Irish State.

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    2 Dec 2021

    Huge news! Justice for Undocumented wins major victory after 11 year campaign. announces long awaited regularisation scheme for undocumented people.

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  9. 24 Nov 2021

    Great to see this powerful 100 Voices collaboration from and . Good Xmas gift idea to spark those awkward conversations we all need to have

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    23 Nov 2021

    "My aim is that people will learn about Travellers, and we can break down this horrible wall that everybody has built up around us” Sharyn Ward contributes to 100 Voices:

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    2 Nov 2021

    Here is my full speech at the World Leaders Summit Opening Ceremony with a key message from Earth to COP: "Open your hearts"! The youth voices at the World Leaders Summit will probably get the least coverage! So I'll upload them here! Share widely!

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    1 Nov 2021

    In today's Irish Times I have a somewhat personal account of my lifelong appreciation (love) for via

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    7 Oct 2021

    There is a proposal to demolish who were the only pub in Dublin to take our booking for Traveller music gigs. They helped get Travellers recognised for their huge contribution to Irish music. We had been refused by 15 venues before they welcomed us with open arms

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  15. 22 Sep 2021

    Great presentation on guidelines on video production for people with a visua impairment from

    Have you considered what social media is like for someone with vision impairment? 💻 Guide dog owner talks through what it means to her, the technology she uses to & some of the most frustrating things about using it 🦮
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    21 Sep 2021

    📢After months in development, we've just launched our new website⚖️ ☑️Guide to your rights under Ireland's laws ☑️Tailored information per equality ground ☑️ Case studies & database of organisations ☑️ Complain to the

    Your Rights to Equality in Ireland
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    15 Sep 2021

    We thrive when is affordable, accessible & secure. When it’s free of cold, damp & disease. When it’s close to work & school. When it allows us lead our own way of life. @privlko

    New research: Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland
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    16 Sep 2021

    Chief Commissioner sat down with for the latest podcast, to talk about access to the and our latest report with . Take a listen:📻

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    7 Sep 2021

    "We are quick to comment on the horror of in societies distant and past. But we have a lot of work to do right here and right now to address the racism that exists in Ireland in 2021." Chief Commissioner writes in

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  20. 30 Aug 2021

    Thanks ! Looking forward to sharing insights on campaign, which you can watch here

    Social Media Belfast 2021💬 📍Europa Hotel, Belfast 📅Wednesday 22nd September Meet the speakers 👋 Niall Matthews, Digital & Social Media Lead, Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission Secure your place today👉
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