From 22-24 November more than 100 human rights defenders from more that 80 countries gathered in Dublin Castle for the 4th Front Line Platform for Human Rights Defenders. The Dublin Platform is an opportunity for human rights defenders to share experiences, learn from each other and identify ways in which Front Line can better respond to their security needs.

Posted 27/11/2007 The Front Line Platform was opened by Denis O'Brien, Chairman Front Line. Also speaking were Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern TD and Ms. Mary Lawlor, Director Front Line. The key note address was delivered by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Louise Arbour.

The full text of Ms Arbour's address is attached below. The full text of the speech by Front Line Director Mary Lawlor is also attached.

To view a selection of photographs from the 2007 Dublin Platform please link to; Photos Dublin Platform 2007 [0]