Putting people at the heart of human rights
Monday 19 October 2015, Queen’s University Belfast
The aim of this seminar was to compare and contrast human rights issues associated with the rights of children and young people; people with disabilities; and older people. In particular, the speakers explored the commonalities, possibilities, and learning to be gained from the relevant United Nations Conventions, how they are being implemented, and issues associated with the reporting mechanisms. This event was jointly organised with the Disability Research Network, based in Queen’s University Belfast.
UN Conventions: Background, philosophy, ideology
- Laura Lundy (Centre for Children’s Rights, QUB) Video
- Bronagh Byrne (Disability Research Network, QUB) Powerpoint slides Video
- John Williams (Department of Law and Criminology, University of Aberystwyth) Video
Implementation: Issues and Challenges
- Alex Tennant, Commissioner for Children and Young People’s office Powerpoint slides Video
- Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities Independent Mechanism for Northern Ireland Powerpoint slides
- Paul Noonan, Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
- Colin Caughey, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
- Evelyn Hoy, Chief Executive, Commissioner for Older People’s office Powerpoint slides Video
Involving People in the Reporting Process
- John Patrick Clayton, Children’s Law Centre Video
- Colin Harper, Honorary Lecturer, QUB Powerpoint slides Video
- Edel Quinn, AgeNI Video