Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Founded in 1976, Irish Council for Civil Liberties is a non-governmental organisation based in Dublin, Ireland working on human rights, justice & legal aid, democracy & civil society +2 more.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is an independent human rights organisation based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1976. It works to defend and promote civil liberties and human rights in Ireland, campaigning on issues such as policing and justice reform, equality and LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, victims' rights, freedom of expression, and the right to protest. Through its Enforce unit, it also monitors and litigates against large technology platforms over digital and data protection rights. ICCL conducts research, publishes reports and Know Your Rights guides, runs advocacy training through its Rochtain initiative, and engages with legislators and international human rights bodies. It is non-partisan, does not receive State funding, and relies on donations, membership fees, foundation grants and legacies.