Report finds severe hunger, overcrowding and chronic underfunding across Malawi’s prisons.

Human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin reflects on the enduring challenges of addressing the past—and what it takes to build meaningful reconciliation.

Across the world, the rule of law is under pressure. Institutions designed to safeguard accountability, protect rights, and uphold democratic values are facing increasing strain. That's why we have launched our new strategy.

IRLI Supporting Financial Crime Investigation and Asset Recovery in Zambia

In Zambia, judges and magistrates are strengthening how courts respond to victims and vulnerable witnesses through trauma-informed, rights-based judicial practice.

Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is working with justice sector partners in Zambia to improve access to justice by bringing court hearings directly into correctional facilities.

Across Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia, IRLI works alongside justice institutions to strengthen trauma-informed practice, improve coordination, and remove barriers to access — so justice protects, not harms.

Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on peacebuilding, institutional resilience and safeguarding public trust.

Seven senior Ukrainian judges have completed a high-level judicial exchange to Ireland, as Ukraine’s justice system continues to function under the strain of more than three years of full-scale Russian invasion.

Former President of Ireland and academic lawyer Dr Mary McAleese delivers a powerful and wide-ranging address on democracy, human dignity, planetary health, and the rule of law.

The former president of Ireland, Dr Mary McAleese, has delivered a searing critique of the global political climate, warning that democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under grave threat from “warmongering talk” and the rise of undemocratic leaders.

Judge Beti Hohler warned that sanctions and warrants against ICC officials could erode the rule of law worldwide.