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Equality and Human Rights

Promotion of Equality and Accessing Human Rights

Independent Living Movement Ireland’s work will be grounded in equality and a rights-based approach, working towards an inclusive Irish Society.

What will we do?

We will:
  • Promote the social model of disability and challenge the medical /charity model through a human rights and equality approach.
  • Promote awareness of the human rights and equality infrastructure through ‘know your rights’ workshops, training on human rights and equality and the development of appropriate online resources.
  • Create links with Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) Centre for Disability Law and Policy in order to create a legal support structure for disabled people who face discrimination.
  • Ensure that ILMI has strong links with the equality and human rights infrastructure such as the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission and the Workplace Relations Commission.
  • Build allies across in all human rights, equality and anti-poverty struggles to ensure disabled people are involved and have their voices heard.
  • Develop mechanisms for members to participate in and influence the delivery of genuinely inclusive public services based on commitments in the Disability Act 2005 and the Public Sector Human Rights and Equality Duty.
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Boakai Abu Nyehn, Jr

Community Development Worker

Boakai Abu Nyehn, Jr joined ILMI in September 2024 as community development worker on the Disability Participation Awareness Fund (DPAF) funding project “Engaging Disabled People in Direct Provision” . He is a passionate advocate for disability rights, social inclusion, and development, with extensive experience in working to promote the rights and full participation of disabled people in Liberia. Boakai has served as a consultant on disability and social inclusion for numerous national and international agencies. He has also worked as a Research Assistant on multiple projects with organisations such as Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre at University College London, Talking Drum Studio, AIFO-Liberia, and UNMIL, ensuring that disabled people’s needs and perspectives are integrated into their programs.

As a disabled person, Boakai’s lived experience informs his leadership as Assistant Director for disabled people in Liberia. His role focuses on advocating for the inclusion of disabled people at all levels of society, promoting accessible development, and advancing the rights of the community. Boakai holds certifications in International Law and related fields and is a skilled Administrator and Assistive Technology Specialist, committed to using his expertise to create a more inclusive society for all.