Aoife Nolan
Human Rights Professor; Director @uon-hrlc.bsky.social; President, @coe.int European Committee of Social Rights; Academic Expert @doughtystreet.bsky.social. All opinions my own. More on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/aoifeanolan/
- It is vital that such drastic changes - which go to heart of the nature of the university - are properly costed & justified in terms of meaningful, concrete data. And that evidence must be shared if confidence - and accountability - are to be ensured www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Conor Gearty died a month ago yesterday. He was deeply committed to human rights law without idealising it. He recognised its power & value while acknowledging its limitations (& those of the people engaging with it). He was also an exceptional lawyer. This is a fitting final piece in the @lrb.co.uk
- ‘The current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’ In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
- We miss him terribly and are very grateful for all the kind messages and thoughts.
- Wonderful to see the hard work of our @uon-hrlc.bsky.social interns Joline-Sophie Klein & Aline Fabiana Campos Pereira (supported by @olive-the-above.bsky.social Welch) reflected in Tomoya Obokata's final report to the #UNHRC on the worst forms of #childlabour.
- In July, UNSR on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata presented his report to the HRC on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. Our 2025 HRLC interns, Joline-Sophie Klein & Aline Pereira, supported its preparation through research & a formal submission cited in the final text. 🔗 bit.ly/3VcBCxd
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan⚖️ “Every war is a war against children” DSC’s Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2025 🗓 29 Oct | 17:30 GMT Keynote: Professor Ben Saul Panel: Maryam Mir, Dr Fatima Mohamed Ahdash, @leo-ratledge.bsky.social Chair: Professor @aoifenolan.bsky.social 🎟 Free to attend 🔽
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThis week, HRLC Director @aoifenolan.bsky.social joined the Law at the End of the World podcast to discuss childrens rights, the rights of future generations & socio-economic justice - as well as her approach to policy engagement & her advice to early career researchers. Watch here ➡️ bit.ly/3VK8Yna
- Episode 10 of Law at the End of the World is now live. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are thrilled to host Prof Aoife Nolan as our guest for this episode focused on climate change, the rights of children, future generations, and to care - and the question of how to have an impact as an academic.
- This was such fun to do (and an honour to be invited on!) I love the Law at the End of the World podcast series with the brilliant @cristyclark.bsky.social and @Elizabeth Macpherson. Thanks so much for having me. @uon-hrlc.bsky.social @uonlaw.bsky.social @doughtystreet.bsky.social
- Episode 10 of Law at the End of the World is now live. @prof-mac.bsky.social and I are thrilled to host Prof Aoife Nolan as our guest for this episode focused on climate change, the rights of children, future generations, and to care - and the question of how to have an impact as an academic.
- A fantastic 2 days at the Conference on Advancing Social, Economic & Cultural Rights in a Polarised, Digitalised & Unequal World at @unileiden.bsky.social Faculty of Law -superbly led by Luisa Netto. It was a particular pleasure to give a keynote #SocialRights in an Anti-Democratic Era
- A university is not just made up of academics and students. And those groups of University citizens cannot function properly without the work of the staff whose jobs are at direct risk here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Aoife NolanFamine is now a reality in Gaza. A man-made disaster for children and families that we have been warning about. Urgent, large-scale action is needed NOW for children and families.
- Reposted by Aoife NolanFamine confirmed for first time in Gaza FAO, UNICEF, WFP & WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire & unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger & malnutrition.
- This is an essential and largely ignored #childrights impact of Israel's ongoing assault on #Gaza in clear, rampant violation of #internationallaw. This and the extremely severe #health and #food rights violations experienced by children in Gaza will deform their lives forever, even if they are...
- Children in #Gaza have already lost two school years. They are about to lose a third year. Instead of learning, children spend their time searching for water and food. Children urgently need a #CeasefireNow so they can go back to learning and reconnect with whatever is left of their childhood.
- lucky enough to survive the appalling conditions and genocidal acts they are currently being subjected to.
- The school guidance-related action is an adult-driven attack on #childrights pure & simple. On a human level, it's just embarassing to see an objection to guidance tthat allows pupils “to use the facilities [toilets and changing rooms] they feel most comfortable with” forwomen.scot/16/08/2025/f...
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThe alarming increase in the use of explosive weapons in populated areas is a leading cause of child casualties in conflicts around the world. Let’s #ProtectChildrenInConflict together. unicef.link/4fAtGiz
- The #EuropeanSocialCharter sets out an extensive set of youth-specific rights in Euro #humanrights law.It's a crucial tool for those pushing forward #youthrights in Europe as evidenced by case-law on #workrights #socialsecurity #vocationaltraining #internationalYouthDay rm.coe.int/digest-ecsr-...
- "I entrust you with Palestine – the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace." #freedomofexpression #humanrights
- A piece highlighting a small number of the roughly 200 journalists and media workers killed in Gaza over the last 20 months www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
- A great, important read by @profjmcadam.bsky.social on #lclimatechange #displacement and #internationalprotection
- In this blog, I explain how the ICJ’s historic Advisory Opinion on Climate Change addresses displacement, international protection and ongoing statehood researchinginternaldisplacement.org/short_pieces...
- 1/ Some quick takes on the #ICJ #AdvisoryOpinion on #ClimateChange from a #futuregenerations and #intergenerationalequity perspective...
- 2/ The good news – #IGE is part of the #applicablelaw for the purposes of the AO (para 157) The bad news(for FG rights fans anyway) - #FG HAVE #interests but #futuregenerationsrights are nowhere to be seen (bar a quote from the #HRC Torres Strait Islanders decision). Rather...
- 3/ “#Dueregard for the #interests of #FG & the long-term implications of conduct are equitable considerations that need to be taken into account where States contemplate, decide on & implement policies and measures in fulfilment of their obligations under the relevant treaties & customary intl law”
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View full threadAll docs available here: www.icj-cij.org/case/187
- 1/ “The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable is inherent in the enjoyment of other human rights. Under international law the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable is essential for the enjoyment of other rights.” #ICJ #ICJAdvisoryOpinion #RTHE #CLimateChange
- 2/ "States must take their obligations under IHRL into account when implementing their obligations under intl environmental law treaties, climate change treaties and customary international law (and vice versa)".
- As we await thr #ICJ #ClimateChange #AdvisoryOpinion today, an analysis of the #InterAmerican Court's Adv Op says about #futuregenerations #humanrights #intergenerationalequirt and the #climateemergency on @ejiltalk.bsky.social www.ejiltalk.org/placing-futu...
- At a time when the world is unmoved in the face of the mass #starvation of #children in real time, @michaelfakhri.bsky.social's report on 'Starvation and the right to food, with an emphasis on the Palestinian people’s food sovereignty' has never been more relevant docs.un.org/en/A/79/171
- Enormously looking forward to this gathering of #ESCrights experts in @unileiden.bsky.social on 4-5 September. Many thanks and congratulations to Luisa Netto Lucas Dikkers & Nathalie Schnabl for putting the exciting programme with @nnhrr.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #socialrights
- A brilliant event on #transhumanrights #advocacy with Levan Berianidze @gateorg.bsky.social Mauro Cabral Grinspan Donnchadh Greene @doughtystreet.bsky.social & Best Nithiwana. Do watch!
- In February 2025, the HRLC hosted an event on 'Trans Human Rights Advocacy: Strategies Around the World' which explored key challenges, opportunities & strategies for advancing trans rights, amid the rise of anti-gender movements globally. 🔗 View the event recording here: bit.ly/HRLCtrans
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan🔗 Missed the event? You can watch all of the sessions here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/hrlc/events/...
- Reposted by Aoife NolanClosing the event, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti delivered a powerful keynote address, based on her timely book 'Human Rights: The Case for the Defence'. Baroness Chakrabarti outlined the urgent need to defend human rights amid increasing attempts to dismantle their associated enforcement mechanisms.
- Reposted by Aoife NolanOur next panel, chaired by Dr Scarlett McArdle, explored urgent threats to human rights, from AI systems to climate injustice, with insights from: ▶️ Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social ▶️ Prof Aoife Nolan @aoifenolan.bsky.social ▶️ Dr Mando Rachovitsa ▶️ Dr Wanda Wyporska @safepassageintl.bsky.social
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThe event began with a keynote address on 'Subverting Human Rights: The Role of Anti-terrorism Law'. Delivered by Prof Conor Gearty @conorgearty.bsky.social, this keynote unpacked how these laws, shaped by Empire, Cold War fears & 21st-century security discourse, have steadily eroded human rights.
- This #HumanRightsunderPressure conference was a fantastic event, featuring the marvellous Conor Gearty, Shami Chakrabarti, @tessakhan.bsky.social and Wanda Wyporska. All sessions are now online!
- In 2025, our Annual Human Rights Conference returned on the theme of 'Human Rights under Pressure'. Amid growing global threats to human rights, this conference brought together leading experts to consider the prospects for pushback globally, regionally & nationally. 🔗 Watch here: bit.ly/4lwz9Jx
- Reposted by Aoife NolanAs the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference comes to a close, we want to extend our thanks to all of our speakers, chairs & attendees! A huge thank you also to organisers @hemimistry.bsky.social, @natkhod.bsky.social & Olympia Bekou. Until next time! #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThe final session of the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference explored the challenges of intl criminal justice in domestic spheres. Chaired by Mark Chadwick (@letter-of-mark.bsky.social) w/ presentations from Alison Bisset, Selman Aksünger & Luke Eda. #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanSession seven on the UoN International Criminal Justice Conference focussed on evidence, investigations & prosecutorial policy. Chaired by Christy Shucksmith-Wesley w/ insights from Natalie Hodgson (@natkhod.bsky.social), Benjamin Thorne (@benjaminthorne.bsky.social) & Marco Longobardo #UoN_ICL25
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThe sixth session of the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Justice Conference examined the experience & methods of protecting victims & the vulnerable. The panel was chaired by Sara Ciucci with presentations from Giovanna Frisso, Elena Katselli & Maria Crippa #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanWe begin the 2nd day of the UoN International Criminal Justice Conference by exploring the autobiographically constructed identities & emotional labour of intl criminal lawyers. Chaired by Mando Rachovitsa w/ presenters @ilariazavoli.bsky.social & @batesmith.bsky.social #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanThe final session of the first day of the 2025 Nottingham Intl Criminal Justice Conference addressed accountability issues at the ICC. Chaired by Jennifer Giblin w/ presentations from Ezequiel Jimenez (@ezejim.bsky.social) & Kritika Sharma (@kritikasharma.bsky.social) #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanSession two, which focussed on contemporary developments in substantive crimes, was chaired by Caleb Wheeler with presentations from Victor Kattan (@victorkattan.bsky.social), Jolana Makraiová, Hemi Mistry (@hemimistry.bsky.social), Daryna Abbakumova & Francesco Cunsolo #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanWe are hugely excited to kick off the 2025 Nottingham International Criminal Law Conference this morning, bringing together leading academics, practitioners & policymakers to discuss current issues & recent developments in the field! #UoN_ICJ25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanWelcoming our speakers & attendees to the conference, Professor Olympia Bekou (@olympiabekou.bsky.social), head of UoN School of Law & the HRLC's International Criminal Justice unit, delivers the opening remarks. #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanToday's first session explored the purposes, rationales & subjects of International Criminal Justice and was chaired by Olympia Bekou (@olympiabekou.bsky.social), featuring insights from Anna Lena Hörzer, Geraldina Ester Di Natali & Iva Vukušić (@vukusiciva.bsky.social) #UoN_ICL25 #IntlCrimJustice
- It is wonderful to see such attention paid in the European Court of Human Rights #Ukraine & #Netherlands v #Russia judgment to the work done by @uon-hrlc.bsky.social colleague Sangeeta Shah and our much-missed former colleague Marko Milanovic.
- Reposted by Aoife NolanIn anticipation of the IACtHR advisory opinion, we invite you to explore the @acrisl.bsky.social submission on the relationship between the climate crisis and the rights of the child, drafted jointly by the HRLC & the Child Rights International Network. Read the full submission here: bit.ly/44Aho4V
- As we eagerly await the #InterAmerican #Court of #HumanRights' advisory opinion on the #ClimateEmergency and #HumanRightsn, we post @acrisl.bsky.social's observations to the #IACtHR (www.acrisl.project) focused on #childrights & #futuregenerations rights lnkd.in/embGGnUR #intergenerationaljustice
- Yesterday, I met with the @coe.int ECRI. Our discussion focused on tackling #discrimination together by strengthening cooperation and synergies.🤝 Moving forward, the #ECSR & #ECRI will work to reinforce their shared commitment to combating #multiplediscrimination & #intersectionality
- Looking forward to seeing #intergenerationaljustice at the heart of the of the #IACtHR advisory opinion on the #climateemergency and #HumanRights due to be issused later today
- As we eagerly await the #InterAmerican #Court of #HumanRights' advisory opinion on the #ClimateEmergency and #HumanRightsn, we post @acrisl.bsky.social's observations to the #IACtHR (www.acrisl.project) focused on #childrights & #futuregenerations rights lnkd.in/embGGnUR #intergenerationaljustice
- Reposted by Aoife NolanSpeaker Professor Aoife Nolan from the University of Nottingham's Law faculty, spoke about the need to ensure that existing human rights of the child are meaningfully applied across the board, for all children. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/yc2xak7m
- Thinking of the 72 people who lost their lives and the many more affected by the completely avoidable #Grenfell disaster 8 years ago today. Every person mattered. Every person matters. #housing is a #humanright www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Aoife NolanToday marks eight years since 72 people from predominantly working-class communities of colour were killed in the Grenfell fire. Our thoughts are with those who were lost, their grieving loved ones, and those who survived this preventable tragedy. #ForeverInOurHearts #JusticeForGrenfell 💚
- Reposted by Aoife NolanWe were delighted to host an event today exploring the interactions of the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence with the human rights & environmental dimensions of business & commerce. Huge thanks to our speakers - Surya Deva, Anil Yilmaz, Miriam Saage-Maaß & Robert McCorquodale.
- Looking forward to this brilliant @uon-hrlc.bsky.social event tomorrow at 10:00 GMT w UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development Surya Deva, Robert McCorquodale of UNWG on #businessandhumanrights, @ecchr.bsky.social Miriam Saage-Maaß & @anilyilmaz.bsky.social chaired by @seklun.bsky.social
- Register now for our upcoming event on 'The EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence & Human Rights' hosted by the HRLC's Business, Trade and Human Rights unit.. 🗓️ 12 June, 10:00-11:30 BST 📌 Online 🔗 For more: eucsdd.eventbrite.co.uk
- It was a pleasure to participate in 'Making the #CollectiveComplaint Protocol Work' orgd by Community Action Network.I focused on the @coe.int European Committee of #SocialRights perspective & challenges in overcoming the #implementationgap in #housingrights decisions www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDuO...
- Delighted to have given a keynote on ' #HousingRights & #Homelessness - a Euro #HumanRights Law Perspective' at the 3rd Conference of the Belgian Research Network on Homelessness - & to listen to great research on homelessness as a multi-exclusion phenomenon by @llrobben.bsky.social & colleagues
- Reposted by Aoife NolanIn the latest issue of the OHCHR newsletter on #Agency&Dignity, HRLC Director @aoifenolan.bsky.social outlines the extensive & wide-ranging body of jurisprudence on older persons’ rights developed under the Council of Europe’s European Social Charter system. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/4mPVdzQ
- The brilliant and devastating 'Dedication' by Fady Joudah www.rights-studio.org/journal/dedi... #Gaza
- This is such a worrying development on the regional #humanrightslaw front - a huge step back for international human rights accountability for the people of Tunisia
- Reposted by Aoife NolanNottingham Inquiry Launch: Full terms of reference for the statutory public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks announced today. Tim Moloney KC and Angela Patrick act for the families of Barney Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates instructed by Hudgell Solicitors.
- Reposted by Aoife NolanLooking forward to chairing this event on 12 June to discuss with experts in the field the human rights implications of the #CSDDD on various fronts, including #investmentlaw, supply chain liability, and business models. Please register below to join this timely discussion.
- A superb line-up on a pressing #business & #humanrights issue in #EUlaw! With #UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development Surya Deva, UNWG on #Businessandhumanrights Robert McCorquodale, @ecchr.bsky.social Miriam Saage-Maaß & @anilyilmaz.bsky.social & @seklun.bsky.social 12/06 - 10:00 BST
- A superb line-up on a pressing #business & #humanrights issue in #EUlaw! With #UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development Surya Deva, UNWG on #Businessandhumanrights Robert McCorquodale, @ecchr.bsky.social Miriam Saage-Maaß & @anilyilmaz.bsky.social & @seklun.bsky.social 12/06 - 10:00 BST
- Register now for our upcoming event on 'The EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence & Human Rights' hosted by the HRLC's Business, Trade and Human Rights unit.. 🗓️ 12 June, 10:00-11:30 BST 📌 Online 🔗 For more: eucsdd.eventbrite.co.uk
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan3/ Speakers included @caoilfhionn.bsky.social @upchildlaw.bsky.social Karabo Ozah,Ann Skelton & @youthvgov.bsky.social Andrea Rodgers Speakers talked about #climatejustice, #childjustice #childprotection #education Watch the event here: lnkd.in/eZsC_cjg #childparticipation #childrensrights
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan2/ featured insights from a range of intl experts who have used settlements within child rights strategic litigation. It explored the lessons that can be drawn from those experiences in terms of #litigationstrategy, work with #child clients around settlement decisions, & achieving lasting change.
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan1/ ** #ChildRights #StrategicLitigation and the #Politics of #Settlement** The possibility of settlement arises in a significant amount of child rights litigation, with settlement decision-making & outcomes providing a range of opportunities & challenges from a child rights perspective.This event...
- Reposted by Aoife NolanYou can view a recording of the ACRiSL projects eight network event on 'Planning for impact: Climate justice strategic litigation and children’s rights' here ⬇️ www.acrisl.org/events
- 1/ Planning for #impact: #Climatejustice #strategiclitigation & #childrights: This event, addressed the reality that while CJ litigation is breaking new ground in #courts around the world,often this is only half the battle.Achieving meaningful #impact beyond the courtroom poses many challenges
- Reposted by Aoife Nolan1/ Planning for #impact: #Climatejustice #strategiclitigation & #childrights: This event, addressed the reality that while CJ litigation is breaking new ground in #courts around the world,often this is only half the battle.Achieving meaningful #impact beyond the courtroom poses many challenges
- This week, we also saw the #EuropeanSocialCharter reflected strongly in @alain-berset.coe.int annual report and the new @coe.int Strategy on the Environment. Both developments reflect the Charter’s growing profile & the increasing recognition of its relevance in a time of democracy under pressure.
- 1/ Another very busy and rich week for the #EuropeanCommitteeofSocialRights. In addition to our standard work related to the state reporting and collective complaints procedures, we held meetings with a range of colleagues and Charter stakeholders.
- 1/ Another very busy and rich week for the #EuropeanCommitteeofSocialRights. In addition to our standard work related to the state reporting and collective complaints procedures, we held meetings with a range of colleagues and Charter stakeholders.
- 2/ On Tues, we met with the government agents of those states parties that have accepted the #collectivecomplaints procedure and discussed key developments in and challenges in relation to the procedure. On Thurs, we had our first meeting with the Council of Europe #GenderEqualityCommission...
- 3/ to talk about synergies between the #ESC system & their work on the #GenderEquality Strategy. Today, we met the #GovernmentalCommittee Bureau to talk about our mutual work incl re the #High-Level #Conference on the #EuropeanSocialCharter to be held in Chisinau in 03/26 www.coe.int/en/web/europ...
- 4/ On Monday, I spoke at an event organised by #CommunityActionNetwork and funded by @ihrec.bsky.social on follow-up and implementation of the ECSR’s decisions, notably Complaint no. 110/2014 FIDH v Ireland www.coe.int/en/web/europ...
