“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”

Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, General Assembly of the United Nations, 1948

Purpose of the Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners 

The Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners is the professional body of equality, diversity and human rights practitioners.

The Institute believes that all forms of unlawful and unjustifiable discrimination must be eliminated.

The Institute will promote excellence in equality, diversity and human rights professional practice that delivers dignity and equal life opportunities for all.

Objectives of the Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners

The Institute of Equality and Diversity Practitioners will:
   

• develop, promote, maintain and regulate national practice and professional standards in the  field of equality, diversity and human rights.
• be the organisation of choice for equality, diversity and human rights practitioners.
• promote excellence in equality, diversity and human rights practice.
• promote and influence change at local, national and supra-national government and levels, and in the public, private and third sectors.
• support members of the Institute to promote  equality and human rights in their professional practice
• work in partnership with all relevant organisations to promote equality, diversity and human rights such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission.