Maria Walls

Advocate, activist for protection of all rights. CRPD ratified!!. Individual supports - close institutions. Art 12 & 19 PhD IRCHSS Scholar, CDLP, NUIGalway

[Amnesty Ireland @AmnestyIreland]

The past year has shown what happens when power goes unchecked. Across the world, powerful states and actors are undermining accountability, while ongoing conflicts continue to drive civilian suffering.

Still, people continue to resist and demand change.
#HumanityMustWin

[Changing Places Ireland @ChangingPlacesI]

3 Changing Places Toilets registered in adult hospitals in recent weeks — just the start.

Every hospital needs one.

Have you asked yours yet?

#ChangingPlaces #Accessibility #Dignity @Beaumont_Dublin @CarrollJennifer @NormaFoleyTD1 @wearetuhf

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

The right to development is not peripheral — it is central, addressing inequality, conflict, climate, debt and exclusion.

We need inclusive, equitable, human rights–based development, said @UNHumanRights at the 13th session of the @UN Expert Mechanism on the #RightToDevelopment.

[Piers Gooding @P_Gooding]

A Disability Inclusive Law and Policy Hub has been launched at Melbourne Law School led by @annaarstein, with support from @mdi_unimelb and other scholars at the School, building on their (already excellent) work https://t.co/W4Vdr79QgX

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

It’s been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The war has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian casualties and triggered Europe’s largest displacement crisis since WWII.

Justice and accountability remain essential: https://t.co/pW5ePaNhsF

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

"Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," said @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres at the opening of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in @UNGeneva.

"The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force," he told #HRC61.

[Profound Ireland @ProfoundIreland]

Condolences to all who loved them from all of us at Profound Ireland. A devastating loss for their family and all in the disability community

[Maria Walls @Maria_CWalls]

UN inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

https://t.co/4hcILRovnB

[University of Galway Law @UniofGalwayLaw]

We’re pleased to share that Dr @ClionadeBhailis has been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award for her project: “GenCare: Intergenerational Explorations of Care and Support for Disabled People in Ireland.”

#UniversityOfGalway #Galwaylaw

@CDLPGalway

[NAS Ireland @AdvocacyIreland]

On Thursday, 28th August, Sunbeam House Services relaunched their Charter of Rights, led by the Viewpoint self-advocate forum. NAS Advocate Ian McGahon and Senior Advocate Ruth McCullagh attended, presented on NAS and the importance of rights.
#DisabilityRights #SelfAdvocacy #NAS

[Patient Advocacy Service @AdvocacyIre]

We are delighted to attend the @HSELive 2025 Integrated Healthcare Conference at the Convention Centre. With almost 2,000 attendees and 50 speakers, we are looking forward to an insightful day, with the theme "Empowering people through transforming care"
#patientadvocacy

[NAS Ireland @AdvocacyIreland]

We stand with @InclusionIrl in calling for a rights-based overhaul of public inquiries in Ireland.
Their report released today condemns the Farrelly Commission process & shows how systems must do better by disabled people and why access to advocacy matters.
#DisabilityRights #NAS

[Joanne Condon @jogirlie]

Today’s report from @InclusionIre is a stark reminder:the Farrelly Commission failed survivors & disabled people. Future inquiries must be survivor-led, trauma-informed & inclusive, with guaranteed access to advocacy for all who need it.
#JusticeForGrace #advocacy #humanrights

[Piers Gooding @P_Gooding]

"Support for decision-making guidance in England: a pragmatic review". Looking forward to reading this by Jillian Craigie, Michael Bach et al., new in Medical Law Review. Notably they seem to commend the La Trobe supported decision-making framework https://t.co/AbLUbDMVR0

[Piers Gooding @P_Gooding]

“ChatGPT is not your friend. Be careful what you tell it, lawyers warn.” Cites Sam Altman who cautions against using the platform “for therapy and emotional support because nobody in the industry had figured out how to protect user privacy”. https://t.co/YUCycipggg

[Piers Gooding @P_Gooding]

"UK: Government’s unchecked use of tech and AI systems leading to exclusion of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups" - @AmnestyUK https://t.co/kGOiptrhhe via @DisDebrief

[Piers Gooding @P_Gooding]

"The book describes the ethical lines of conflict, shows why coercion can no longer be justified and analyzes the consequences and dilemmas of a possible abolition of coercive measures in psychiatric care."

[Michelle Funk @MichelleFunk3]

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: the 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗲-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 significantly reduces stigma + negative attitudes toward people with mental health conditions
🌍 Over 3,000 participants
📉 Large effect sizes
💡 Bigger impact in LMICs
Proud to have developed + led this initiative @WHO
🔗 https://t.co/nOrKDp6kL9

[ALONE @ALONE_IRELAND]

❤️

[Lourdes @lourdessanvi]

Absolutely commendable work! This bill has the potential to be life changing for so many. Postponing it to Christmas 2026 is a disgrace