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Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and BeLonG To Youth Service are pleased to invite you to a Transgender Human Rights Conference and Educational Seminar entitled “Transforming Attitudes” to be held at the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2009.
Places are limited and filling up fast! If you would like to attend, please register as soon as possible to guarantee your place!
The focus of the two day conference will be on the sociological and legal perspectives of equality and human rights for trans people.
Participants include:
- Thomas Hammarberg, Council Of Europe, Commissioner for Human Rights (video message)
- Sophie Magennis, Head of Policy and Legislation, Ombudsman for Children’s Office, representing Emily Logan, Ombudsman for Children
- Des Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive, Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC)
- Michael Farrell, Senior Solicitor, FLAC and IHRC Commissioner
- Professor Andrew Sharpe, University of Keele, author of ‘Transgender Jurisprudence’
- Tanya Ní Mhuirthile, former Head of Law, Griffith College Cork
- Patricia Prendiville, former Executive Director, International Lesbian and Gay Association – Europe (ILGA-Europe)
- Mark Kelly, Director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
- Niall Crowley, former CEO, Equality Authority
- Colin Daly, Solicitor in Charge, Northside Community Law Centre and Chairperson, Human Rights Committee of the Law Society of Ireland
- Senator Ivana Bacik
- Silvan Agius, Policy and Programmes Officer, ILGA-Europe
- Professor Stephen Whittle, Manchester Metropolitan University, Co-Chair Transgender Europe, and Founder and Vice-President of Press for Change
- Eilís Barry, Legal Adviser and Head of the Legal Section, Equality Authority
- Dr. Paula Mayock, Children’s Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin, Lead Researcher ‘Supporting LGBT Lives’
- Dr. Audrey Bryan, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University College Dublin, Researcher ‘Supporting LGBT Lives’
- James Morton, Scottish Transgender Alliance Project Coordinator
Please register by emailing register@teni.ie and provide the following information:
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Your name and email address
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The days you will be attending – Friday, Saturday, or both
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Any dietary requirements
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Any accessibility or special requirements
Please notify us as soon as possible if you require ISL interpretation.
The conference programme is available at www.teni.ie/Conference
Education Centre
Law Society of Ireland
Blackhall Place
Dublin 7
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2009
10am – 6pm
Registration begins 9am
If you have any queries, please contact us at conference@teni.ie
Final deadline to register: Friday 10th April–
www.teni.ie www.usi.ie www.belongto.org
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Posted on April 6, 2009
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