Equality

Promoting Equality & Good Relations

Fairness and equity are two of our core values. Section 75 and schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 places a statutory obligation on Public Authorities to carry out all their functions with due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and have due regard to the desirability of promoting good relations.

To implement this we produced an Equality Scheme which was approved by the Equality Commission in June 2001. The Equality Scheme outlines a plan for ensuring that consideration of equality issues is central to housing policy formulation and decision-making.

If you would like further information in relation to the implementation of the our Equality Scheme, please contact Tony Steed (Equality Unit Manager) in the Equality Unit

Tony Steed
Equality Unit Manager
The Equality Unit
5th Floor, The Housing Centre,
2 Adelaide Street
Belfast BT2 8PB

Tel: 028 9031 8556
Fax: 028 9031 8775
Textphone: 084 5650 4381

Email: equality@nihe.gov.uk

Key Equality Documents

All our Equality related publications are available to view and download from our Publications section.

Please note that on request these documents are available in alternative formats from the Equality Unit. Alternative formats including large font, audio cassette, Braille, computer disc, main minority ethnic languages and DAISY.

Current Consultation

We always consult when developing new policies and strategies. Visit our consultation area to see current and previous consultations