AkiDwA's 2nd National Human Rights Symposium 2026

Call for Abstracts

AkiDwA's 2nd National Human Rights Symposium 2026

Building Belonging: Migrant Rights, Equality and Inclusive Futures

📅 28–29 October 2026

📍 Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Dublin

As AkiDwA celebrates 25 years of championing migrant women's rights in Ireland, we are inviting researchers, academics, migrant-led organisations, community leaders, practitioners, policymakers and people with lived experience to contribute to our 2nd National Human Rights Symposium.

We welcome proposals that explore migrant rights, equality, anti-racism and human rights, with a particular focus on improving the lives and experiences of migrant communities in Ireland and beyond.

Priority Themes:

Access to Justice and Legal Protection

Equality, Anti-Racism and Inclusion

Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Dignified Work and Living Conditions

Children, Youth and Intergenerational Leadership

Mental Health, Disability and Accessibility

Sustainable Systems, Funding and Accountability

We welcome proposals for research presentations, panel discussions, workshops, community case studies, practice showcases and facilitated conversations.

How to Apply

Please submit:

Presentation title

Abstract (maximum 300 words)

Short biography (maximum 150 words)

Organisation (if applicable)

Contact details

📅 Submission Deadline: 18 August 2026

📧 Email: hrc@akidwa.ie

Successful contributors will help shape one of Ireland's leading national conversations on migrant rights, equality and inclusive futures.

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