James Douglas, IRLI Executive Director, R.I.P.


August 22, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

It is with incredibly heavy hearts and a deep sense of loss that Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) announces the death of our Executive Director, James Douglas.


Partner Series: CHREAA


July 25, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

For the latest edition in our series dedicated to the work of our partner organisations, we're spotlighting CHREAA – a non-profit human rights advocacy organisation, who campaign for social justice across several areas pertaining to human rights in Malawi. We spoke to its Founder and Executive Director Victor Mhango, to find out more.

 

 Executive Director of CHREAA, Victor Mhango

Founder and Executive Director of CHREAA, Victor Mhango

Yvonne Mcdermott Rees, Professor of Law at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law in Swansea University


May 14, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

For the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers working in countries around the world, we caught up with Yvonne Mcdermott Rees about her work as Professor of Law at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law in Swansea University, which she joined in September 2017, having previously been a Senior Lecturer in Law at Bangor University.

 

Yvonne Mcdermott Rees, Professor in law at Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law at Swansea University

Stephen Walsh, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)


February 26, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

For the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers working in countries around the world, we spoke with Stephen Walsh about his past work in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo and his current role at the world's largest regional security organization, the Vienna-based Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Stephen Walsh, OSCE


Partner Series: The Gender and Justice Unit


January 25, 2024 | posted by | 5sc

In the third edition of our series dedicated to the work of our partner organisations, we shine the spotlight on the Gender and Justice Unit, a Malawian non-profit that uses legal empowerment as a catalyst for gender equality and social and environmental justice. We spoke to its Deputy Director and Project Manager Emma Kalea Chigwenembe to find out more. 

Emma Kalea Chigwenembe - Gender and Justice Unit Malawi


Environmental Crime, Climate Litigation and Ecocide


December 21, 2023 | posted by | 25sc

The EU Commission, the EU Parliament and the EU Council agree to prevent environmental harm through criminal law.

North Atlantic Coast, Environmental Crime Climate Litigation And Ecocide


Thomas Flanagan, Senior Legal Advisor, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission


November 06, 2023 | posted by | 5sc

For the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers working in countries around the world, we spoke with Thomas Flanagan (Senior Legal Advisor, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission) about his time working in the field of legal reform in Ukraine and Kosovo. 


Shedding Light on Torture in Malawi


August 21, 2023 | posted by | 5sc

Irish Rule of Law International is pleased to announce the publication of a collaborative report with Reprieve, CHREAA, SALC, and PASI. The report focuses on the issue of forced confessions within Malawi's legal landscape, highlighting the disproportionate impact on marginalised groups and emphasising the need for reforms.


Partner Series: UP Zambia


July 17, 2023 | posted by | 5sc

In the second edition of our ongoing series highlighting the work of our partner organisations worldwide, we spoke with Sara Larios and Kabota Kabwe Chipopola from Undikumbukire Project Zambia. Founded in 2014 in response to a lack of resources in the Zambian criminal justice system, the human rights organisation does brilliant work in providing legal and social assistance to at-risk children.


James Douglas, Executive Director, Irish Rule of Law International


June 05, 2023 | posted by | 5sc

As you may have already heard, James Douglas recently became our new Executive Director. With us since 2020 as Director of Programmes, James has already made significant contributions to our work and brings with him eight years of previous experience working on different human rights issues for civil society and the United Nations. Following his appointment, he kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us.