Anti-racism role at Council of Europe’s ECRI
ECtHR in Strasbourg (Pic: Shutterstock)

18 Mar 2026 EU Print

Anti-racism role at Council of Europe’s ECRI

Suitable candidates are being sought for appointment as the Irish member on the Council of Europe's European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI).

Minister of State Colm Brophy is seeking expressions of interest for the role.

Task

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

This position is for a five-year period, starting in the summer of 2026. The appointment may be renewed.

The closing date for expressions of interest is midnight on 17 April.

Further information can be found here.

 

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