Expression of Interest: Irish member on Council of Europe's ECRI

Ireland Department of Justice

Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The Irish Department of Justice is seeking expressions of interest for an Irish member to serve on the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). The position is for a five-year term commencing in summer 2026, with a closing date for applications on April 17, 2026.

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The Irish Department of Justice has issued a notice seeking expressions of interest for an individual to represent Ireland on the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). ECRI is a body focused on combating racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, and intolerance across Europe through human rights protection. This notice outlines the role and its responsibilities.

Interested individuals must submit their expressions of interest by midnight on April 17, 2026. The selected candidate will serve a five-year term, which may be renewable, commencing in the summer of 2026. Further details regarding the nomination process and the ECRI's work are available via a provided link.

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Submit expression of interest by April 17, 2026

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Expression of Interest - Irish member on the Council of Europe's ECRI

From: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Published on: 16 March 2026
Last updated on: 26 March 2026

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance is a Council of Europe body entrusted with the task of combating racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance in greater Europe and from the perspective of the protection of human rights.

ECRI co-operates with the authorities of Council of Europe member states, independent authorities responsible for action against racism and intolerance at national level (equality bodies), relevant international organisations, such as the European Union, the United Nations and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and civil society actors.

This position is for a five year period commencing in the summer of 2026. The appointment may be renewed. The closing date for expressions of interest is midnight on the 17th of April 2026.

Further information can be found here.