Equal Opportunity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago

Equal Opportunity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) promotes equality and fair treatment for everyone. What is the Equal Opportunity Commission?

We work to prevent discrimination, educate the public about their rights and responsibilities, and receive and investigate complaints under the Equal Opportunity Act The Equal Opportunity Act was established in 2000. Commissioners were appointed by the President after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in April 2008. The Commission is comprised of five Commission

ers, including a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. What are the functions of the Commission?

#) Work towards the elimination of discrimination
#) Promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different ethnic and religious backgrounds.

#) Receive, investigate and as far as possible, conciliate allegations of discrimination.

#) Develop, conduct and foster research and education programmes and other programmes for the purpose of eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different races, ethnicities, religions, geographical origins, marital status, gender or physical disabilities.

#) Prepare and publish appropriate guidelines for the avoidance of discrimination. Visit our Website for more information
http://www.equalopportunity.gov.tt/about
http://www.equalopportunity.gov.tt/about

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Address

55 Manic Street
Chaguanas
500621

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:15
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:15
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:15
Thursday 08:00 - 16:15
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+18686720928

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