Mary Lawlor
Mary Lawlor is a prominent Irish human rights advocate known for her role as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. She has been vocal about the importance of upholding human rights principles, often speaking out against groups and regimes that violate these rights.
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Mary Lawlor is a UN rapporteur on human rights defenders who signed the statement regarding US immigration practices.
Relatores de la ONU acusan a autoridades migratorias de EEUU de asesinatos extrajudiciales
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Mary Lawlor is a UN special rapporteur advocating for the rights of human rights defenders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-11-21
Mary Lawlor stated that the legal system in El Salvador is being used to silence human rights defenders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-05
Mary Lawlor stated that the legal system in El Salvador is being used to silence human rights defenders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-05Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, called for the release of Alejandro Henríquez and Ángel Pérez.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-03
Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has called for the release of Alejandro Henríquez and José Ángel Pérez.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-31Mary Lawlor is a UN special rapporteur who is monitoring the case of the detained defenders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-30
Mary Lawlor is the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders who is closely monitoring the case of Alejandro Henríquez and José Ángel Pérez.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-29
She is a UN rapporteur who expressed concern over the human rights situation in El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-16
Mary Lawlor is the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-11Mary Lawlor is the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders.
‘I woke up and there was no water’: Gaza’s human rights defenders in their own words | Mary Lawlor
United Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Mary Lawlor is a UN rapporteur on human rights defenders.
Relatores de la ONU alertan de deportación de activistas venezolanos
Venezuela· 2025-08-29
Mary Lawlor dressed down a priest for urging his congregation not to vote for Gough Whitlam.
How her son Henry inspired her to win Dickson
Australia· 2025-07-22
Mary Lawlor is the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, who is closely monitoring the case of Ruth López.
Defensora de derechos humanos procesada en El Salvador pide un ‘juicio público’
Panama· 2025-06-04
Mary Lawlor supported Gina Romero's criticism of the law, stating that stigmatizing civil society is incompatible with democracy.
¿Qué dice la Ley de Agentes Extranjeros de Bukele y por qué la tachan de ‘mordaza’?
Costa Rica· 2025-05-28
Mary Lawlor expressed her solidarity with all those exercising the right to defend rights in El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-17
Mary Lawlor has called on EU states to challenge Israel's refusal to provide travel documents to Omar Barghouti.
Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti prevented from travelling to speak at Dublin festival – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-02
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor said on X she was 'very concerned' about the reported arrests of Dr Mahrang and others.
BYC leaders launch hunger strike over alleged mistreatment of group’s leadership - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-04-25
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor expressed concern about the reported arrests of Dr Mahrang and others.
Mahrang’s detention extended by a month: lawyer - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-21UN human rights rapporteurs Gina Romero, Irene Khan, Mary Lawlor and Ben Saul wrote to the President urging him not to sign the then PVO Amendment Bill into law.
EU suspends debt aid to Zimbabwe over ‘draconian’ new law
Tanzania· 2025-04-14
Mary Lawlor has called for the release of environmental leaders in El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-30
Mary Lawlor is the special rapporteur for human rights defenders.
Las advertencias de los expertos de la ONU sobre la violencia en CatatumboVenezuela· 2025-03-20
Mary Lawlor is the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders who was addressed regarding the situation of Sahrawi activists.
L’Algérie doit cesser d’instrumentaliser les Sahraouis pour servir son agenda politique (Abdelouahab Gain Brahim)
Morocco· 2025-03-13
Mary Lawlor is the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders.
الجزائر تقر تعديلات على المادة 87 مكرر من قانون العقوبات
Algeria· 2025-03-05
Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur on human rights defenders, criticized the support for Hizbullah and its former leader.
Irish citizens post positive coverage of Hizbullah on paid-for trip to Lebanon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
