The Irish Times

President Michael D Higgins says Greeks have had ‘distressing’ time

President calls for harmony across Europe as he hosts German president Joachim Gauck

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 01:01

German president says euro crisis is fueling ‘rampant populism’

Joachim Gauck addresses rise of anti-European sentiment ahead of State visit

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 01:00

German president hopes to follow Ireland on marriage equality

Joachim Gauck calls for ‘stronger debate’ on same-sex marriage in Berlin

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 08:29

More to people than one single identity, UN official says

Unesco photographic exhibition opens as part of summer school in Galway

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 01:00

International court still struggling to have impact

Some of most powerful states have at times opposed and blocked work of court

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:15

‘War crimes’ investigation should follow UN inquiry into Gaza conflict

‘It had received credible allegations that both sides had committed war crimes during the conflict’

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 04:30

Ireland needs to be ‘far more generous’ to refugees

EU resettlement quota too low, says Irish Centre for Human Rights director

Tue Jun 02 2015 - 16:39

Transgender recognition Bill ‘flawed’, human rights lawyers say

Dr Lydia Foy expresses concern over exclusion of young people

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00

Treating healthcare as a human right

President’s ethical initiative inspires conference

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 16:00

Bernadette McAliskey delivers reminder on human rights

Republican activist emphasises responsibility of those in power to safeguard liberties

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 20:22

Archive of human rights activist to be unveiled at NUI Galway

A visit to Detroit reminded Kevin Boyle ‘of the ghettos of Belfast’

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 11:56

Where does the right to a peaceful protest begin and end?

Opinion: This is a timely moment for the Government to take account of practice internationally and put in place the law and policy that best reflects its international human rights obligations

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 05:47

Call for mother-and-baby home inquiry to identify people who violated rights

Documents given to James Reilly show Galway City Council were aware of burials

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 12:54

British and Irish governments’ ‘silence’ over evidence of collusion in killings criticised

Author and campaigner address NUI Galway Irish Centre for Human Rights

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00

Leading academic “surprised and disappointed” by Bruton’s human rights stance

“Common vision” for human rights in Irish foreign policy adopted by 23 groups

Fri Jan 24 2014 - 01:01