Maggie Murphy

Maggie Murphy has worked as a human rights advocate and strategist for international ngos within both the political and independent bodies of the United Nations. She was the UN Representative in Geneva for Minority Rights Group International, and has worked at the International Secretariat of Amnesty International and the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization in The Hague. Find her on twitter @maggranna

G20 and corruption: why gender matters

Research indicates that when a gender participation "tipping point" has been reached there will be genuine change in policy direction and ultimate impact. If the G20 is serious about tackling corruption it needs more women leaders.

By Maggie Murphy

/ 13 Nov 2014

'Traditional values' vs human rights at the UN

A dangerous process is taking place in the UN system that threatens the universality of human rights by seeking to make them contingent on subjective ‘traditional values’ such as ‘responsible behaviour’.

By Maggie Murphy

/ 18 Feb 2013