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Mary Robinson - Speech at the CIVICUS World Assembly
By: Chris Michael
Posted: Jul 11 08
Witnessed: 3859 times
Regions: Global
Issues: Justice, Poverty
Tags: Civicus 08, EHHR, Every Human Has Rights, Mary Robinson, speech, The Elders
This speech of Mary Robinson was filmed by a fellow participant at the CIVICUS World Assembly, 18-21 June 2008, in Glasgow, Scotland.
The CIVICUS World Assembly is a forum for international civil society representatives to get together, exchange ideas, experiences and build strategies for a just world.
Mary Robinson was the first female President of Ireland, serving from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 1997 to 2002.
She resigned the presidency four months ahead of the end of her term of office to take up her post in the United Nations. Robinson has been Honorary President of Oxfam International since 2002, she is Chair of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and is also a founding member and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders. Robinson is also one of the European members of the controversial Trilateral Commission.
She serves on many boards including the GAVI Fund. Robinson’s newest project is Realizing Rights: the Ethical Globalization Initiative, which promotes equitable trade and development, more humane migration policies and better responses to HIV/AIDS in Africa. The organization also promotes women's leadership and supports capacity building and good governance in developing countries.
In 2004, she received Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award for her work in promoting human rights.
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