Promoting Equality – Preventing Discrimination – Protecting Human Rights

Respect for human rights is fundamental to the way An Post conducts business. We are committed to upholding responsible business practices to protect human rights and we are continuing to refine and strengthen our human rights due diligence efforts.

Our commitment to protecting human rights is reinforced through our respect for all applicable laws, regulations and protection standards including (but not limited to):

• Bunreacht na hÉireann

• European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003

• Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty

• Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

• International Bill of Human Rights

• Fundamental Principles & Core Conventions of the International Labour Organisation

• United Nations Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights

• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

• United Nations Global Compact

An Post recognises the particular importance in protecting the rights of specific groups as outlined in treaties such as the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

In line with EU Directives, An Post is committed to embedding good governance in our business practices to ensure that decisions and actions are guided by careful consideration of any potential impact on human rights.

This is consistent with our Purpose: “to act for the common good and to improve the quality of life in Ireland, now and for generations to come”.  

Principles in Practice

• An Post conducts its business in a manner that respects the rights and dignity of all people.

• All employment with An Post is voluntary. The use of forced labour in any of our operations is strictly prohibited.

• An Post respects and fully complies with legislation establishing a minimum age for employment and conditions of employment protecting young persons. The use of child labour is strictly prohibited. 

• An Post is committed to the elimination of discrimination on grounds such as age, civil status, disability, family status, gender identity, membership of the traveller community, race, religion or sexual orientation. 

• An Post respects our employees’ right to collective bargaining, to choose to join or not join a trade union, and to have representation in accordance with Irish legislation.

• An Post abides by all laws and regulations regarding pay practices and working hours.

• An Post is committed to the highest standards of safety and security to protect our employees, our suppliers, our business partners, and the communities we serve.

• An Post is committed to abiding by all laws and regulations regarding the protection of privacy.

Accompanying Policies and Documents

The following documents underscore our commitment to protecting human rights:

Many of these policies are posted on our Employee Policies webpage.

For further insights regarding our progress see the following:

• Our latest Gender Pay Gap Report

• Our Sustainability Reporting

• Tracking Our Progress

Wish to raise a concern? 

Members of the public can report any concerns about potential human rights infringements under An Post’s remit by contacting us via a number of ways as outlined on our webpage How Can We Help?

Further information on accessibility at An Post is posted on our Accessibility webpage for members of the public and on our Employee Policies webpage for current and prospective employees.

Further information on our Customer Complaint & Dispute Resolution Procedures is posted on our Customer Advocate webpage.