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DFA NGO Forum on Human Rights
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An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The 19th annual Department of Foreign Affairs Civil Society Forum took place on Wednesday, 17 February 2021. The Forum focussed on the theme of “Protecting Human Rights in Conflict and the role of the UN Security Council”
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD, opened the Forum. The keynote address, on “the role of the UN in protecting human rights in conflict”, was delivered by Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights and Head of the UN Human Rights Office in New York.
The first panel, moderated by DFA Political Director, Sonja Hyland, explored” the Security Council’s role in protection and prevention”. The panellists were:
The second panel, moderated by Ambassador Michael Gaffey, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN, Geneva, explored the theme of “Protecting human rights in situations of conflict”. The panellists were:
The 18th annual Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Civil Society Forum took place on Friday 17th January 2020. The Forum focussed on the theme of “Beijing+25: Taking Stock of Progress on Gender Equality".
Eamon Gilmore, European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, gave the keynote address at the Forum.
The First Panel explored “The Road to the Beijing Declaration; A look Back at the Fourth UN World Conference on Women”. Moderated by Thelma Doran, Former Ambassador to China, the panellists were:
The theme of the second panel was: “25 Years On From Beijing, What are the Achievements in the Fight for the Empowerment of Women and Girls, and What Challenges”. Moderated by Ambassador Michael Gaffey, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN, Geneva, the panellists were:
The third panel, moderated by Sarah Keane, considered: “Looking to Beijing+50, How to Accelerate Implementation of the Platform for Action and the Realization of Gender Equality?” The panellists were: