Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.

We provide independent social analysis and evidence-based policy proposals, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for every member of society and for society as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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World Inequality Report 2026

Inequality

The World Inequality Lab recently published its 'World Inequality Report 2026', the third edition of a landmark global assessment of economic disparities. The World Inequality Report brings together contributions from over 200 researchers and provides the most up-to-date, multi-dimensional analysis of global inequality in income, wealth, gender, climate, taxation, and political power.

 

One of the report’s central findings is that global economic inequality remains both extreme and resilient, despite decades of economic growth. The top 10 per cent of the world’s population now earn more than the bottom 90 per cent combined. The bottom half earns less than 10 per cent of total global income. Wealth inequality is even…

Social Justice Matters Podcast - Dr. Naomi Feely on responses to Child Poverty

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The True Scale of Social Housing Demand in Ireland

Town planning

The Human Freedom Index 2025: A Global Picture of Liberty

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An international protection process that is fair, timely, and humane is not only achievable, but also essential

Review of Ireland’s International Protection Application System

Care in a Changing World - Conference

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On Wednesday, 12th November 2025, Social Justice Ireland held our Annual Social Policy Conference. This year's Conference was on the theme 'Care in a Changing World'. Our 2025 Social Policy Conference brought together voices from across the care landscape — carers, advocates, policymakers and…

Thought for the day

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“Happiness is nothing more that good health and a bad memory”

Albert Schweitzer

Social Europe in an Uncertain World

EU and Irish Flags

SETU & SJI invite learners to access standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy

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Statement from Social Justice Ireland on the passing of Sr Brigid Reynolds

Brigid Reynolds

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Sr Brigid Reynolds, co-founder and former joint CEO of Social Justice Ireland.

Sr Brigid’s life and work serve as an example of dedicated commitment to human dignity, social justice and the common good. Brigid’s steadfast advocacy combined…

Christmas Wishes

Christmas

The offices of Social Justice Ireland are closed from the 24th December 2025 until the 5th January 2026. We wish all our friends, members, supporters and colleagues a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Stay safe. 

Demographic projections and implications for policy

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Future Forty: Climate Change and the Green Transition

Emissions

Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch of Poverty Focus 2025

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More than 807,800 forced to go without in 2025

SILC Deprivation 2025