Sheehy-Skeffington Human Rights School: ‘1913-2013: ‘Back to the Future?’

Published: Wednesday, April 03, 2013

This event will provide an opportunity to discuss human rights approaches to achieve the fundamental freedoms and entitlements that contribute to the development of a more equal and sustainable society.  A focus of the school is to broaden and spread discussion about human rights to include those involved in actions and initiatives to address poverty, discrimination and inequality.

Speakers:

• Aoife Nolan: Professor of International Human Rights Law
• Austin O'Carroll: GP and Activist on Health Issues
• Rosemary Cullen Owens: Historian, Author & Lecturer
• John Douglas: General Secretary, Mandate Trade Union
• Donal O'Kelly: Writer & Actor

Panel discussion with human rights and community activists

Michael Farrell, Rachel Mullen, Mariaam Bhatti, Dessie Donnelly & Joe O'Donoghue

Chair: Carol Coulter, former Irish Times journalist & Director Child Care Law Reporting Project

When: 20 April, 10 am - 4 pm
Where: Liberty Hall, Dublin

Places limited so book early on www.sheehyskeffingtonschool.org