Foreign Relations of The Republic of Ireland - Human Rights

Human Rights

There have been no serious civil, human or social rights abuses/problems in the State, according to Amnesty International and the U.S. State Department. The country consistently comes among the top nations in terms of freedom and rights ratings.

Index Ranking (Most Recent) Result
Freedom in the World – Political Liberties 1st (Joint) 1 ("Free")
Freedom in the World – Civil Rights 1st (Joint) 1 ("Free")
Index of Economic Freedom 3rd 82.4 ("Free")
Worldwide Press Freedom Index Ranking 4th (Joint) 2.00 ("Most Free")
Global Peace Index 6th 1.41 ("More Peaceful")
Democracy Index 12th 8.79 ("Full Democracy")
International Property Rights Index 13th (Joint) 7.9
Corruption Perceptions Index 16th (Joint) 7.7
Failed States Index 170th (7th from the bottom) 26.5 ("Sustainable")

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