Gender and Human Rights Law and Policy University of Galway

Overview

Gender and Human Rights Law and Policy from University of Galway offers a unique and cutting-edge exploration of the intersection between gender and international human rights law. This programme critically engages with global and regional human rights systems, while examining key themes such as gender equality, gender and conflict, peacebuilding, and the complex relationship between gender, law, and religion. 

Key facts

As the only programme of its kind in Ireland and the UK, the LLM provides students with an unparalleled academic and professional foundation to analyse, apply, and shape gender-sensitive approaches to law and public policy - particularly in conflict and post-conflict contexts. 

Taught by leading international experts, the programme draws on the deep academic and practitioner expertise of staff at the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the School of Law at the University of Galway. Faculty and researchers are actively engaged in groundbreaking collaborations with global organisations including UN Women, the Council of Europe, UN CEDAW, and Women’s Link Worldwide, as well as key national actors such as the National Women’s Council of Ireland, CUAN, COPE Galway, and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.