Activism for All: Guidance for Individuals, NGOs and Practitioners

The organisations who work with the VAS are engaged in activism, with particular emphasis on asserting, protecting and advancing the rights of marginalised groups. This CPD considers the road to activism taken by a leading human rights activist, Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, and considers the type of work involved in grassroots organisations and the impact this work can have.

Many barristers who undertake work on behalf of the VAS have also queried the level to which they can involve themselves in activism. Seán O’Sullivan BL, activist barrister and member of the Professional Practices Committee of the Bar of Ireland, will provide guidance to practitioners on the limits, if any, which the code of conduct imposes on them in this regard and can answer specific queries from attendees.

Finally, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties will discuss the kind of activism practitioners and others can provide to NGOs and the impact this has on wider society.

Following the event, please join us in the sheds for drinks and take the opportunity to meet some of the VAS Committee members who can tell you about getting involved with the VAS as a practitioner, or the kind of assistance which we can provide to your organisation.

Moderator: VAS Coordinator, Gemma McLoughlin-Burke BL

Speakers:

• Bernadette Devlin McAliskey 
• Seán O’Sullivan BL
• Emily Williams - The Irish Council for Civil Liberties

This event is open to all and worth 1 CPD point. To learn more about VAS, please click this link.

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