Brighton and Sussex Sexualities Network

'Transforming Attitudes' - A Transgender Human Rights Conference and Educational Seminar

17th-18th April, Dublin

*Transgender Equality Network Ireland* (TENI), the *Union of Students in Ireland* (USI) and *BeLonG To Youth Service* are pleased to invite you to a Transgender Human Rights Conference and Educational Seminar entitled "*Transforming Attitudes*" to be held at the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2009.

*Places are limited and filling up fast! If you would like to attend, please register as soon as possible to guarantee your place!*

The focus of the two day conference will be on the sociological and legal perspectives of equality and human rights for trans people. Participants include:

• Thomas Hammarberg, Council Of Europe, Commissioner for Human Rights (video message)
• Sophie Magennis, Head of Policy and Legislation, Ombudsman for Children's Office, representing Emily Logan, Ombudsman for Children
• Des Hogan, Deputy Chief Executive, Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC)
• Michael Farrell, Senior Solicitor, FLAC and IHRC Commissioner
• Professor Andrew Sharpe, University of Keele, author of 'Transgender Jurisprudence'
• Tanya Ní Mhuirthile, former Head of Law, Griffith College Cork
• Patricia Prendiville, former Executive Director, International Lesbian and Gay Association - Europe (ILGA-Europe)
• Mark Kelly, Director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
• Niall Crowley, former CEO, Equality Authority
• Colin Daly, Solicitor in Charge, Northside Community Law Centre and Chairperson, Human Rights Committee of the Law Society of Ireland
• Senator Ivana Bacik
• Silvan Agius, Policy and Programmes Officer, ILGA-Europe
• Professor Stephen Whittle, Manchester Metropolitan University, Co- Chair Transgender Europe, and Founder and Vice-President of Press for Change
• Eilís Barry, Legal Adviser and Head of the Legal Section, Equality Authority
• Dr. Paula Mayock, Children's Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin, Lead Researcher 'Supporting LGBT Lives'
• Dr. Audrey Bryan, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University College Dublin, Researcher 'Supporting LGBT Lives'
• James Morton, Scottish Transgender Alliance Project Coordinator

Please register by emailing register@teni.ie and provide the following information:

1. Your name and email address
2. The days you will be attending - Friday, Saturday, or both
3. Any dietary requirements
4. Any accessibility or special requirements

Please notify us as soon as possible if you require ISL interpretation.

The conference programme is available at www.teni.ie/Conference

Education Centre
Law Society of Ireland
Blackhall Place
Dublin 7

Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April 2009 10am - 6pm Registration begins 9am

If you have any queries, please contact us at conference@teni.ie

Final deadline to register: Friday 10th April