Fionnuala Ní Aoláin
Fionnuala Ní Aoláin is a prominent Irish human rights lawyer and academic, known for her work in international law and human rights, particularly in the context of counter-terrorism and national security. She served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism, where she focused on the intersection of human rights and security measures, advocating for legal accountability and the protection of individual rights in the face of terrorism. Her expertise and advocacy have made her a critical voice in discussions around the treatment of detainees and the implications of counter-terrorism policies.
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Recent news mentions
Fionnuala Ni Aolain reflects on Northern Ireland's experience with social cohesion and security.
Is Sydney’s social cohesion being torn apart? Inside the failure of the NSW government’s protest laws after the Bondi massacre
Australia· 2026-02-14
Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, a leading Irish academic, supported criticisms of the Irish State for failing to investigate killings in The Troubles.
Irish State must offer same honesty it demands from Britain on Troubles, Belfast meeting told – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-18
The conversation ignores the reality of the negotiations nearly 30 years ago, argues academic, Prof Fionnuala Ní Aoláin.
How the Nigel Farage factor could upend the Belfast Agreement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Fionnuala Ní Aoláin is the former UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
Inside a prison for suspected Islamic State members in Syria – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
