Irish State failed to protect and vindicate the human rights of women in Magdalen Laundries – Redress Scheme must reflect impact of human rights violations experienced

The Irish Human Rights Commission (IHRC) today published its Follow-up Report on State Involvement with Magdalene Laundries saying the State failed in its obligation to protect the human rights of girls and women in Magdalen Laundries. The IHRC is calling for a comprehensive redress scheme that provides individual compensation, restitution and rehabilitation for the women … Continue reading Irish State failed to protect and vindicate the human rights of women in Magdalen Laundries – Redress Scheme must reflect impact of human rights violations experienced