Organisation: UPR

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Government needs to act on its role in facilitating rendition flights

Last week’s universal periodic review (UPR) of Ireland’s human rights performance at the UN shone a welcome light on issues that must be addressed by the incoming government. 

Tue, 17 May, 2016

Human rights audit raises 20 rights issues the State needs to address

An audit of Ireland’s human rights performance has highlighted 20 issues which require attention by the State.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

IRELAND’S HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD: State looked the other way as citizens suffered

Last summer, the chair of the UN Human Rights Committee described Ireland’s human rights record, particularly in relation to women and children, as ‘quite a collection’.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Shatter: Children’s rights referendum set for New Year

JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter yesterday said a referendum on children’s rights would be held “early in the New Year” as he defended Ireland’s human rights record before the United Nations.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011