In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking to Mary Lawlor, who is currently Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in 2020. She is also the founder of Frontline Defenders and has had various positions with Amnesty International. We talk about her remarkable career and and everything she's done for human rights.

Key Highlights:

• What are Human Rights Defenders: Learn about the human rights activism and the risks it may entail.
• First-Hand Experience: Explore the experiences of Mary Lawlor and her day-to-day work as Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders.
• Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights: how cases are prioritised and how they communicate with each other.
• Special Procedures: how effective are they?
• Access to Justice: The discussion highlights the significant challenges in ensuring access to justice for human rights defenders and human rights in general due to lack of political will of member states and impunity as major obstacle.

Why Listen? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in being a human rights defender, understanding special procedures and the challenges of the mechanism.

Call to Action:

• Stay tuned for our next podcast conversation: with Ida Manton, international negotiations specialist.
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• Stay informed and take action by advocating for sustainable practices and supporting policies that protect human rights and their defenders.
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