What does the rule of law mean? That’s the question on our podcast this month, with our guest Maria McCloskey, Irish Rule of Law International’s (IRLI) Executive Director.

The National Prosecution Authority (NPA) is a key partner in IRLI's Zambia programme and through its Gender-Based Crimes Department (GBCD) it plays a vital role in prosecuting these crimes and advocating for stronger legal protections. We caught up with Monde Manyando Muyoba-Chizongo, Senior State Advocate, and Chali Mbewe Hambayi, the Director of the GBCD.

Alia Al Ghussain, a researcher and advisor with Amnesty Tech, talks about the huge need to centre human rights in the technology sector.

Dr. John Reynolds of Maynooth University discusses the reaction of states to the  International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant over suspected war crimes in Gaza.

For the latest in our series profiling key partner organisations in IRLI's network, working in countries around the world, we caught up with Justice Zione Ntaba, about her work as Lead Coordinator at Justice Advocacy Africa, Malawi. Justice Ntaba shares her impressive journey from law school to becoming a pivotal figure in trial advocacy training and human rights work across Malawi, Uganda, Botswana, and Kenya.

As you may have already heard, Maria McCloskey recently became Executive Director at Irish Rule of Law International. Following her appointment last December, she kindly agreed to answer a few questions for us.

The Director of CIEL’s Climate & Energy Program, Nikki Reisch is our guest this month.

Human rights lawyer Pat de Brún reflects on the life and work of James Douglas.

IRLI recently went to the women’s prison in Lilongwe to celebrate Human Rights Day with the 120 women who are being detained there, including women accused of infanticide. Infanticide was first introduced as a distinct offence in 1922 with the enactment of the Infanticide Act in England and Wales, which limited infanticide to neo-natal killing.

Our guest this month is the Executive Director of the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Deborah Ruiz Verduzco.

On 16th November, IRLI will host the Criminal and Public Law Update 2024 event! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions and updates on the latest developments in criminal and public law chaired by Ms Justice Iseult O'Malley SC of the Supreme Court.

In collaboration with the International Bar Association Human Rights Institute, and Reprieve, IRLI is looking forward to hosting a public lecture on Saturday 2 November at the Protea Hotel, Blantyre, Malawi.