The Equal Opportunity Commission is a not for profit, independent Human Rights, State agency established by the Equal Opportunity Act No. 69, of 2000. The Commission envisions “a society which is free from discrimination and prejudice, where human rights and diversity are respected, and where there is equality of opportunity for all.”

The Equal Opportunity Commission (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Commission’) is a public body that was created in accordance with the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act, Chapter 22:03 (Act No. 69 of 2000 as amended by Act No.5 of 2001).