Mary Robinson: Champion of the Most Disadvantaged Honored with the 2024 Tang Prize in Rule of Law

All the positions served by Professor Robinson have demonstrated how her career paths over decades have ranged from legal to political realms and covered domestic and international levels. Over the years, she has been active in promoting the rule of law in different spheres. Through various positions she has served, Professor Robinson has consistently advocated for the rights of the most disadvantaged in different areas. Her endeavors have been fearless and tireless. As a litigator, she adapted novel arguments in landmark cases of domestic and regional courts to promote the human rights protection in Ireland. As a legislator, she introduced significant bills on gender equality and personal autonomy. As a president, she redefined the largely ceremonial role to become a symbol of unity and a voice for civil society, and this framework remains in place today. As a UN official, Professor Robinson urged the UN system to actively address the issue of lack of sufficient protections for the most vulnerable groups under international human rights law and international humanitarian law. As a global leader, she has brought the gender and justice dimensions into the global agenda on climate change, stressed the human rights responsibilities of private actors including multinational corporations, and placed particular attention to children's rights, poverty alleviation, and regional peace. Lastly, as a legal scholar, she has continued to write and publish throughout her decades of service. She has traveled the world to teach courses and deliver lectures, aiming to impart the values she promotes through education.

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