{
  "id": 4963213,
  "title": "'Sharp fall' in public trust on human rights delivery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/sharp-fall-in-public-trust-on-human-rights-delivery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0902/1589995-human-rights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent public attitudes survey conducted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission reveals a significant decline in confidence that human rights are being fairly delivered in Ireland. Out of 1,205 adults surveyed, 53% felt they had equal opportunities to succeed, a drop from 62% the previous year. Only 26% believed efforts to combat discrimination were effective, compared to 40% in 2025. Despite this, 84% of respondents emphasized the importance of treating everyone equally regardless of background. The research suggests that while public support for human rights principles remains strong, there is a growing gap between these ideals and their practical implementation. Women were more likely than men to express concerns about discrimination, economic insecurity, and government responses. Age also played a role, with younger adults less confident in experiencing equality in practice and more likely to have witnessed racism and disability discrimination. The findings highlight a challenge for policymakers and public institutions to bridge the gap between rights in principle and rights in practice, especially among women and younger people.",
  "summary": "There has been a 'sharp fall' in public confidence that human rights are being delivered fairly, according to the latest annual public attitudes poll by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}