The LLM in Gender and Human Rights analyses international human rights law and gender, engaging with the UN and regional human rights systems, concepts of gender equality, gender, peace and conflict, and gender, law and religion.?It is the only programme of its kind offered in Ireland and the UK. The Programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply concepts relating to gender and human rights law, in diverse public policy and law contexts, including conflict and post-conflict situations.  

 

The programme will be of interest to those seeking to pursue advanced studies and careers working with international organisations, the United Nations, Government and public policy, EU institutions, and in fields of international development, Equality Law, Human Rights,  Women / Gender Peace and Security, Migration and Refugee Law and Gender, Sexuality and LGBT rights.? 

 

The Programme is taught and delivered by leading international experts in the fields of Gender, Women Peace and Security, Gender and Islam, and Equality and Human Rights law. Academic staff and researchers across University of Galway’s Irish Centre for Human Rights and School of Law have developed excellent collaborations with leading international organisations specialising in the promotion of gender equality including UN Women, Council of Europe, Women’s Link Worldwide, UN CEDAW and others, and at domestic level with entities such as CUAN, National Women’s Council of Ireland, COPE, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.?