ICCL presents a new report on Ireland’s system of investigating deaths. We find serious failings which compound grief and suffering. Wednesday 21st April – 11am We all hope that when a loved one dies, they go peacefully. If they do …
Documentary on death of Jamal Khashoggi wins human rights award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/ Documentary on death of Jamal Khashoggi wins human rights award 9 March 2021 The Dissident, a documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel, has won the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) Human Rights Film Award 2021. The …
A well-made and intelligent film: ICCL jury explains why The Dissident won the 2021 Human Rights Film Award
“We chose this film because it proves the importance of being able to speak truth to power. It narrates the importance of journalism. And it teaches all of us the responsibility we each have to ensure our political and personal …
ICCL announces six films for annual human rights award at 2021 Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival; jury includes Brian Gleeson and Sinéad Burke
24 February 2021 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has announced six films are in the running for the 2021 Human Rights on Film Award as part of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. The winning film will …
It’s Your Data! ICCL marks Data Protection Day
28 January To mark International Data Protection Day on 28 January, ICCL will take part in two online webinars – on Facial Recognition Technology and Tracking Free Ads – which you are invited to attend. At 1pm, ICCL’s Olga Cronin …
Rights in a Pandemic
ICCL is marking Human Rights Day on 10 December by hosting an online seminar. We’ve invited experts-in-their-fields to look at the most pressing human rights issues emerging from the pandemic. Register now UN Special Rapporteur Siobhán Mullally will deliver a …
Liam Cunningham receives ICCL Lifetime Contribution Award for human rights work
6 March 2020 Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham this evening received the first ever ICCL Lifetime Contribution to Human Rights Award. The award was presented as part of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Human Rights Film Awards, in …
Activists and artists launch inaugural ICCL Lifetime Contribution to Human Rights Award
18 February 2020 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival today launched the ICCL Human Rights in Film Award, and a new ICCL Lifetime Contribution Award. Both awards were launched by the jury …
Four of the major parties commit wholeheartedly to human rights
4 February 2020 Four of the major parties contesting General Election 2020 have committed to ICCL’s 8 straightforward but crucial asks which would advance the cause of human rights in Ireland if implemented. Sinn Féin, the Green Party, the Social …
ICCL launches Know Your Rights guide for protesters
25 January 2020 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties today launched the 8th installment in its Know Your Rights series, a guide for protesters. Doireann Ansbro, ICCL’s Senior Research and Policy Officer, compiled the guide with input from protesters, law …
The human cost of surveillance tech
Tech Won’t Build It Ireland will host a Q&A session with our privacy and information rights expert, Elizabeth Farries. Where? at A4 Sounds, St Joseph’s Parade, Dublin 1. When? at 7pm on the 9 October. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-human-cost-of-surveillance-tech-qa-with-elizabeth-farries-iccl-tickets-74099273923 Liz will …
Protest Under Fire: How Dissent is Silenced
For the third year running, ICCL is hosting a panel at the Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival. This year, we’re focusing on protest rights. Where? Science Gallery Dublin, Pearse St. When? Saturday 28th September 4:30pm To register click here …
Behind the scenes at #TechForGood
Dublin, 4 September 2019 ICCL invited some of the world’s most exciting online activists to Ireland to talk to the bright sparks of Dublin’s tech industry about how to protect human rights during their work. Here’s some behind-the-scenes footage from …
International privacy experts condemn government handling of PSC debacle
Dublin, 3 September 2019 A group of international privacy and technology experts has sharply criticised the government decision to appeal the Data Protection Commissioner’s findings on the Public Services Card. They also condemned the outrageous decision to refuse to publish …
UN poverty expert hits out at disproportionate impact of Public Services Card
Dublin, 29 July 2019 The UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty, Professor Philip Alston, has said the roll-out of the Public Services Card (PSC) without a clear legal basis could have huge potential consequences for future governance. He also said …
A Renaissance of the Peace Process? What kind of society do we need?
When: 9.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 27 September 2019 Where: Canada Room, Queen’s University Belfast To register click here A working conference organised by CAJ in collaboration with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), QUB Human Rights Centre, and Senator …
Keeping Tabs: the Surveillance of Poverty
ICCL and Digital Rights Ireland have invited the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty, Professor Philip Alston, to give a talk on how digital surveillance technologies are being introduced into social welfare systems around the globe. Where: Pavee Point Traveller …
Senator Lynn Ruane launches bill for reform of Electoral Act with backing of campaign groups
Dublin, 16 May 2019 Senator Lynn Ruane today launched her bill for reform of the Electoral Act with support from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), Education Equality and Amnesty International. Senator Ruane said: “I’m delighted to introduce this …
Human rights and arts organisations call for repeal of Censorship Act
Dublin, 29 April 2019 On 30 April, as part of Dublin UNESCO’s One City One Book, a coalition of human rights and arts organisations will come together to call for the immediate repeal of the Censorship of Publications Act. One …
Best Banned in the Land
Tuesday 30 April 2019, 11am – 4pm 11am Introduction with Una Mullally 11:20am Una Mullally interviews GlitterHOLE 12pm Panel One : Role of the State in Protecting Artistic Freedom of Expression CHAIR Una Mullally Speakers: Donal Fallon, historian. History of …