Statements and speeches made by Mary Robinson, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as follows: statement by Mary Robinson 'On Item 9' - Questions and violations of Human Rights and Fundamental freedoms in any part of the world. Situation in Kosovo (Geneva, 1 Apr 1999); Briefing by Robinson on the situation of Human Rights in Kosovo (9 Apr 1999); Briefing by Robinson at informal one-day meeting of the Commission on Human Rights (15 Sep 2000); Text of Presidential Fellow's Lecture, World Bank, Washington D.C., "Bridging the Gap Between Human Rights and Development: From Normative Principles to Operational Relevance." (3 Dec 2001 - Note attached by Joan Boyle notes that this was drafted by Kevin Boyle); Statement by Robinson at Preparatory Committee for the International Conference for the International Conference on Financing for Development Resumed Third Session" (New York, 16 Oct 2001); Remarks by Robinson at International Conference on Globalisation - 'Humanising Globalisation: a Role for Human Rights (30 Oct 2001); Statement by Robinson to Ministerial Meeting of State Parties to the 1951 Convention and/or 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (12 Dec 2001); Statement by Robinson at Tenth Workshop on Regional Co-operation for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region (Beirut, 4-6 Mar 2002); Lecture by Robinson at Second Global Ethic Lecture, The Global Ethic Foundation and entitled "Ethics, Human Rights and Globalisation" (University of Tubingen, Germany, 21 Jan 2002); Statement by Robinson at opening of 58th session of the Commission on Human Rights (Geneva, 18 Mar 2002); Address by Robinson at the O.S.C.E. Permanent Council (Vienna, 19 Jul 2002); High Commission for Human Rights briefing with Geneva based media (10 Sep 2002); Draft of address being discussed by Robinson and Kevin Boyle, the document was drafted by Boyle and focuses on the Carnegie Report on Preventing Deadly Conflict (n.d.); Speech by Robinson upon receipt of the Joaquin Garrigues Walker Award (n.d.) and photocopy of chapter written by Robinson entitled "The Challenges Ahead: Analysis and Integration" taken from 'Realising Human Rights: Moving on From Inspiration to Impact', Samantha Power and Graham Allison (eds) (2000).
Speeches by Mark Durkan, Deputy First Minister, including text of speech "From Grievance to Governance" to the Oxford Union (26 Feb 2002); Draft text and notes for "North Down Unionist Association Speech - Joined Up Politics" Nov 2001; Address by Durkan to Antrim Borough Council Civic Dinner, Dunadry Hotel, Co. Antrim (22 Feb 2002); Draft speech text for Durkan at Opening of Brussels Office (30 Jan 2002); Text of speech "The Vision of a Nation where Nationalism and Unionism Rhyme", Portcullis House, Westminster, 12 Dec 2001; Draft speech to Trinity Students Union (30 Oct 2001); Speech by Durkan to Party Conference, Slieve Donard hotel, Newcastle (11 Nov 2001);
Speeches by Mark Durkan, Deputy First Minister, including text of speech at 32nd SDLP Annual Conference, Armagh City Hotel (2 Nov 2002); speech "A Bigger Ireland, A Bigger Europe" at a conference on the future of enlargement of Europe at City Hotel, Derry, 11 Oct 2002; Speaking notes from Hugh Logue to Durkan on "Today's Debate" - Mantra is "No Going Back" (8 Oct 2002); Ireland-Harvard Conference, Waterfront Hall Belfast (19 Sep 2002); Text of "The Struggle Against Sectarianism" (10 Sep 2002); SDLP Press Office release of speech by Durkan at Beal na mBlath, Co. Cork, on the anniversary of the killing of Michael Collins, 25 Aug 2002; Text of opening address by Durkan to the John Hewitt Summer School, Garron Tower, 29 Jul 2002; Text of address by Durkan to Ennis Chamber of Commerce at Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare, 1 Mar 2002.
Speeches by Mark Durkan, Deputy First Minister, including text of speech by Durkan (as SDLP Leader) to the National Forum on Europe in Dublin Castle (21 March 2002); text of comments by Brid Rodgers, including congratulations to Mark Durkan on his election as Leader of SDLP; File also includes A4 refill pad of manuscript notes by Hugh Logue for talks, speeches and addresses by Durkan.
File includes speeches and draft notes for speeches by Mark Durkan, including speech to Northern Ireland Association of Citizen's Advice Bureau AGM "Making a Difference" (31 Oct 2002); text of speech by Durkan to Party Conference "Close of Political Affairs Debate", Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle (10 Nov 2001); DRAFT "Statement by the two governments clarifying their agreement of 19 Nov 2002"; Text of address "From Grievance to Governance" by Durkan to the Oxford Union (26 Feb 2002)
Speeches and addresses made by Mark Durkan MLA, Deputy First Minister, Northern Ireland Assembly.
Texts of speeches made by Seamus Mallon and by Mark Durkan in capacity as SDLP leaders and at SDLP events.
Texts of speeches by Kevin Boyle which includes "Human Rights in Europe Lecture Series - Freedom of Expression and Democracy", Trinity College Dublin; "Freedom of Expression and the Press", The International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg.
File of speeches and texts of talks by Deputy First Minister, Séamus Mallon mp. Includes text of opening address to "Building Territories for the Millennium", Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast (22 Jan 1999); Text of speech entitled "Final Speech for Deputy First Minister, 18 Jan 1999); Speaking notes for Mallon at MEDEF Luncheon, Paris, European Marketing Campaign, 31 Jan 2001; Text of address by Mallon at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, on the visit of President Bill Clinton to Belfast (13 Dec 2000); text of speech by President Bill Clinton, Odyssey Arena Belfast (13 Dec 2000); Address by Mallon to the SDLP Annual Conference, Wellington Park Hotel, 5 Nov 1999; Address by Mallon to SDLP Annual Conference, Newcastle, 17 Sep 2000; Text of comments by Mallon on the resignation of Peter Mandelson as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland; Speaking notes for Mallon on the occasion of the visit of Michel Barnier; British Irish Council Opening Statement by Mallon (Dec 1999); Opening statement by Mallon at the inaugural North-South Ministerial Council, Armagh, 13 Dec 1999; Text of article by Mallon in the Irish Times, "Vision of a Partnership Government" (8 Dec 1999); Speech by Mallon to Ennis Chamber of Commerce (part input to speech) Feb 2002.
Text of speeches and talks by Séamus Mallon MP, Deputy First Minister, including draft speech notes, with annotation by Hugh Logue, for speech in Cork re. "Build and work the GFA (Good Friday Agreement); Address by Mallon to the European Cross Border Conference - Lessons For and From Ireland (29 Sep 2000); Statement by Mallon on the announcement of his resignation (15 July 1999); Introduction to the plenary session "The Vision of Jean Monnet and the Creation of the European Union - State of the World Forum"; text of talk drafted by Logue with comments "Will the Rest of the World Wait For Us?" (21 Sep 1999); Statement by Mallon on the New Northern Ireland Assembly" (18 Jan 1999); Text of "Final Speech for Deputy First Minister" Séamus Mallon (18 Jan 1999); Text of draft article by Mallon for the Parliamentarian (Feb 1999); Draft opening remarks at Armagh - First Thoughts (10 Dec 1999); Draft speech for the Deputy First Mallon Séamus Mallon (18 Jan 1999) with attached print copy of report, The New Northern Ireland Assembly - Matters referred by the Secretary of State, report by First Minister and Deputy First Minister (18 Jan 1999); text of statement by Mallon on the announcement of his resignation (15 Jul 1999).