Shedding Light on Torture in Malawi
August 21, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 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 Irish Rule of Law International | 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.
Linda Kasonde on speaking truth to power
June 29, 2023 | posted by Irli | 5sc
Our guest this month is Zambian lawyer and civil rights activist, Linda Kasonde.
James Douglas, Executive Director, Irish Rule of Law International
June 05, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 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.
Teresa Doherty's landmark rulings related to forced marriage and sexual slavery
May 31, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
On this month’s show, international Judge Teresa Doherty, who became the first female judge in Northern Ireland and in the entire pacific region, talks to us about her life and work.
Trouble Kalua, Director, Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
May 16, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
In a new series highlighting the work of our partners, we spoke to Trouble Kalua, Director of the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau. Since its establishment in 2011, the Bureau has been dedicated to delivering high-quality legal assistance to marginalised communities, as well as promoting legal literacy among the general public. Over the years, we have consistently collaborated with Trouble and his team as part of our ongoing access to justice programme in Malawi.
An Afghan Judge talks about her escape from her home country after the return to power of the Taliban
April 27, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
Our guest this month is an Afghan judge, who was forced to flee her home country after the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021.
Eva Buzo talks about the dire situation for Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazare district in Bangladesh
March 29, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
Australian barrister and the Executive Director of Victim Advocates International (VAI), Eva Buzo is our guest on this month’s show.
International Judge Shireen Fisher talks about the global campaign to help female Afghan judges leave Afghanistan
February 16, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
International judge Shireen Fisher is the next guest on our new podcast.
Patrick Callinan, Senior Legal Counsel at Sprout Social, Inc.
February 14, 2023 | posted by Irish Rule of Law International | 5sc
For the latest in our series profiling Irish and Northern Irish lawyers working in countries around the world, we spoke with Patrick Callinan, Senior Legal Counsel at the US technology company Sprout Social, Inc.
