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The 19th annual Department of Foreign Affairs Civil Society Forum took place on Wednesday 17 February 2021. The Forum focussed on the theme of Protecting Human Rights in Conflict and the role of the UN Security CouncilThe Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD opened the Forum. The keynote address on the role of the UN in protecting human rights in conflict was delivered by Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights and Head of the UN Human Rights Office in New York.The first panel moderated by DFA Political Director Sonja Hyland explored the Security Councils role in protection and prevention. The panellists wereMr. Richard Gowan UN Director International Crisis GroupAmbassador Gnter Sautter Deputy Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations in New YorkMs. Sherine Tadros Deputy Director of Advocacy and Head of New York UN Office Amnesty InternationalThe second panel moderated by Ambassador Michael Gaffey Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN Geneva explored the theme of Protecting human rights in situations of conflict. The panellists wereProf. Fionnuala N Aolin UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorismLieutenant Colonel Timothy OBrien Executive Officer of the Directorate of Operations and Plans in Defence Forces HeadquartersMs. Suzanne Keatinge CEO Dchas18th Annual Civil Society ForumBeijing25 Taking Stock of Progress on Gender EqualityThe 18th annual Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Civil Society Forum took place on Friday 17th January 2020. The Forum focussed on the theme of Beijing25 Taking Stock of Progress on Gender Equality.Eamon Gilmore European Union Special Representative for Human Rights gave the keynote address at the Forum.The First Panel explored The Road to the Beijing Declaration A look Back at the Fourth UN World Conference on Women. Moderated by Thelma Doran Former Ambassador to China the panellists wereAvril Doyle Former Minister of State Dept. of the Taoiseach TD Senator MEPMary Van Lieshout Deputy CEO and Director of External Affairs GoalLorna Siggins Journalist AuthorThe theme of the second panel was 25 Years On From Beijing What are the Achievements in the Fight for the Empowerment of Women and Girls and What Challenges. Moderated by Ambassador Michael Gaffey Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN Geneva the panellists wereOrla OConnor Director of National Womens Council of IrelandSalome Mbugua Irish Human Rights and Equality Commissioner Founder and Former CEO AkiDwA The Migrant Womens NetworkAllison Morris Security Correspondent The Irish NewsThe third panel moderated by Sarah Keane considered Looking to Beijing50 How to Accelerate Implementation of the Platform for Action and the Realization of Gender Equality The panellists wereValery Molay Irelands United Nations Youth Delegate 20192020Ollie Bell Trans activist Board member of Transgender Equality Network IrelandSophie Healy-Thow Activist and Student Lead Group Member @SUN Movement
