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DESCRIPTION: This event comprises a range of speakers from the judiciary\, 
 NGOs\, charities\, activists and advocates\, all specialising in\, and to 
 the fore of\, human rights law. The conference aims to explore three separ
 ate topics: \n\n 1. At what cost? The influence of funders on charitable a
 dvocacy \n\n 2. Dealing with vulnerable clients \n\n 3. Litigation as a to
 ol to protect and vindicate rights \n\n Each of these topics are particula
 rly relevant to practitioners and those working in the human rights sector
  at present and it is hoped that the highly experienced panels will offer 
 insight into the present state of each\, as well as future trends. \n\n \n
 \n Event Schedule \n\n 10am – Opening remarks \n\n 10.30am – At what c
 ost? The influence of funders on advocacy\nDescription: Charities and NGOs
  are heavily reliant on state funding in the carrying out of their functio
 ns\, however\, a recent report published by the Irish Council for Civil Li
 berties has highlighted that the manner in which these organisations advoc
 ate for the groups they represent may be influenced by fear of an adverse 
 impact on this funding. This panel will discuss the ICCL report\, their ex
 periences\, and any potential legal recourse these organisations may have.
  \n\n 11.30am – Tea &amp\; Coffee Break \n\n 12pm - Dealing with vulnera
 ble clients\nMany of the individuals who engage pro bono services such as 
 the voluntary assistance scheme are vulnerable members of society\, includ
 ing members of the traveller community\, refugees and asylum seekers\, tho
 se with mental health issues\, and those experiencing homelessness. This s
 egment explores how practitioners engage with these clients\, the importan
 ce of a trauma informed approach\, and the particular challenges which the
 y face in accessing justice. The speakers are mostly drawn from under-repr
 esented and marginalised groups who can give a first-hand account of their
  experiences\, as well as those trained and working with marginalised grou
 ps.  \n\n 1pm – Lunch \n\n 2pm - Litigation as a tool to protect and vin
 dicate rights\nWith the ever-changing socio-and political landscape\, pro 
 bono is an increasingly necessary vehicle through which individuals can pr
 otect and vindicate their rights. This\nsegment looks at the growth of pro
  bono work\, using the right to protest\, which has been under increased s
 crutiny in recent times\, as an example. This panel benefits from experien
 ce from both the North and South of the country as well as the UK. This pa
 nel will discuss human rights under threat\, and possible future trends in
  this area. \n\n 3pm – Closing remarks \n\n \n\n Speakers \n\n \n The Ho
 n Mr Justice Gerard Hogan of the Supreme Court \n The Hon Ms Justice Mary 
 Rose Gearty of the High Court \n The Hon Mr Justice David Scoffield of the
  Northern Ireland High Court \n Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC\, Matrix Chambers
  \n Liam Herrick\, CEO of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties \n Darragh
  Mackin\, Partner at Phoenix Law Solicitors \n Nuala Egan SC\, The Bar of 
 Ireland \n Sarah Jane Judge BL\, The Bar of Ireland \n \n\n This event is 
 open to all\, and in-person only.\nPlease register your interest in this e
 vent below. \n\n There will be 3.5 CPD Points available for this event. \n
 \n \n\n Accessibility Requirements: At the Bar of Ireland we wish for our 
 events to be as\nwelcoming\, accessible and inclusive for all. Please prov
 ide us if comfortable with any accessibility related considerations so tha
 t we can endeavour to ensure a barrier free experience during the event. E
 mail events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss your needs. \n
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LOCATION:Atrium\, The Distillery Building\, The Bar of Ireland
ORGANIZER:mailto:events@lawlibrary.ie
SUMMARY:Human Rights and Pro Bono Practice | Our VAS Annual Conference
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/BarofIreland/vasconf24
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/BarofIreland/vasconf24
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SUMMARY:[Human Rights and Pro Bono Practice | Our VAS Annual Conference] VA
 S Conference 2024
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/BarofIreland/vasconf24
URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/BarofIreland/vasconf24
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