Mary Lawlor has a background of over 33 years experience in human rights. She set up Front Line - the International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders - in 2001. Front Line concentrates all its activities on human rights defenders at risk who work non-violently for the rights of others as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The aim is to protect defenders of human rights and provide them with “round the clock” practical support so that they can continue their work to build civil and just societies.
As Director she represents the organisation and has a key role in its development. She has led Front Line missions to the field, managed and evaluated program, raised funds. Prior to Front Line, she was Director of the Irish Section of Amnesty International for 12 years. Mary Lawlor holds a BA in Psychology and Philosophy and post graduates in Montessori Teaching and Personnel Management.
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