Brian Dooley
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
Honorary Professor Queen’s University Belfast | Visiting Scholar @ucl | Senior Advisor @humanrights1st | Views mine | Author | No manels | He/They | Wiki bio: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_J._Dooley
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Today is the International Day for Women Human Rights Defenders. Last week I wrote for @humanrightsfirst.org on digital attacks on #WHRDs - deepfakes, doxxing, sexualized smears, trolling. Governments and tech platforms must act now. @whrdic.bsky.social #16days
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Women Human Rights Defenders Address Digital Violence During the 16 Days of Activism - Human Rights First
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today is the International Day for Women Human Rights Defenders. Last week I wrote for @humanrightsfirst.org on digital attacks on #WHRDs - deepfakes, doxxing, sexualized smears, trolling. Governments and tech platforms must act now. @whrdic.bsky.social #16days
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⚡️🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy said that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation.
“When all the attention is focused on diplomacy and defence during the war, we need inner strength. There will be a reboot of the President’s Office, its head Yermak has submitted his resignation”.
“When all the attention is focused on diplomacy and defence during the war, we need inner strength. There will be a reboot of the President’s Office, its head Yermak has submitted his resignation”.
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
⚡️🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy said that his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation.
“When all the attention is focused on diplomacy and defence during the war, we need inner strength. There will be a reboot of the President’s Office, its head Yermak has submitted his resignation”.
“When all the attention is focused on diplomacy and defence during the war, we need inner strength. There will be a reboot of the President’s Office, its head Yermak has submitted his resignation”.
UN Committee Against Torture’s findings on Bahrain has just dropped:
“…consistent reports indicating that torture is routinely used to extract confessions.”
@jongambrell.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
“…consistent reports indicating that torture is routinely used to extract confessions.”
@jongambrell.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
UN Committee Against Torture’s findings on Bahrain has just dropped:
“…consistent reports indicating that torture is routinely used to extract confessions.”
@jongambrell.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
“…consistent reports indicating that torture is routinely used to extract confessions.”
@jongambrell.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
Out on Activist Lawyer today - piece by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself on why human rights must not be surrendered in any peace deal on Ukraine
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Any Peace Deal for Ukraine Must Not Surrender Human Rights
Brian Dooley and Suchita UppalAs President Zelenskyy prepares to meet with President Trump to finalize an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine, we should realise what happens next isn’t just crucial for Ukr...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Out on Activist Lawyer today - piece by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself on why human rights must not be surrendered in any peace deal on Ukraine
www.activistlawyer.com/post/any-pea...
www.activistlawyer.com/post/any-pea...
Nine months ago Tetiana Pechonchyk of Ukrainian NGO ZMINA & myself outlined in the New York Law Journal why human rights mustn’t be traded away in a peace deal
@glushko.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
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@glushko.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
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November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Nine months ago Tetiana Pechonchyk of Ukrainian NGO ZMINA & myself outlined in the New York Law Journal why human rights mustn’t be traded away in a peace deal
@glushko.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
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@glushko.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org
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Great talk by @dooleydooley.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social, highlighting the deep links between U.S. & Irish civil rights movements. Irish activists borrowed tactics like marches and sit-ins, and figures like Angela Davis and Bernadette McAliskey saw the struggles as deeply interconnected.
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Great talk by @dooleydooley.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social, highlighting the deep links between U.S. & Irish civil rights movements. Irish activists borrowed tactics like marches and sit-ins, and figures like Angela Davis and Bernadette McAliskey saw the struggles as deeply interconnected.
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Tomorrow with @dooleydooley.bsky.social 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social 👇
This Sat, 22 Nov — the anniversary of JFK’s assassination — join author Brian Dooley @museumfreederry.bsky.social. He will explore Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements, reflecting on the shared struggles for justice and equality. 2pm | Free entry. RSVP www.eventbrite.ie/e/meet-brian...
Meet Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. & Irish Civil Rights Movements
How did U.S. and Irish civil rights movements inspire each other? Meet author Brian Dooley at the Museum of Free Derry, Sat 22 Nov, 2pm.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tomorrow with @dooleydooley.bsky.social 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social 👇
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We're deeply alarmed by the U.S. deporting 50 Ukrainians via #Poland. Our Sr. advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social warns, “There is no safe place to hide in #Ukraine… the whole country is a war zone.” Forced returns put lives at serious risk and violate UN guidance. Read more👇
Human Rights First Condemns U.S. Government’s Deportation of Ukrainians into Active War Zone - Human Rights First
Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First is deeply alarmed by the U.S. government’s deportation of 50 Ukrainians earlier this week via Poland and reiterates warnings that conditions in Ukraine are not sa...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We're deeply alarmed by the U.S. deporting 50 Ukrainians via #Poland. Our Sr. advisor @dooleydooley.bsky.social warns, “There is no safe place to hide in #Ukraine… the whole country is a war zone.” Forced returns put lives at serious risk and violate UN guidance. Read more👇
Thanks Paul, see you there
Looking forward to this…
In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Thanks Paul, see you there
This is on Saturday in Derry, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
Bloody Sunday Trust hosting a meet the author ewith Brian Dooley
Author of 'Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern ireland and Black America' in Derry
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November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is on Saturday in Derry, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
Tomorrow & Tuesday Bahrain is up for scrutiny at the UN Committee Against Torture. Here’s a piece I’ve written about how accountability is elusive, but it can happen, & no Bahraini torturer should sleep easily
@drewerydyke.bsky.social @jongambrell.bsky.social
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@drewerydyke.bsky.social @jongambrell.bsky.social
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Long Road to Justice: Bahrain, Britain, El Salvador and Guatemala - SALAM DHR
On 17 November, the United Nations Comittee against Torture (CAT) will review the Government of Bahrain’s (GoB) adherence to Convention against Torture.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Tomorrow & Tuesday Bahrain is up for scrutiny at the UN Committee Against Torture. Here’s a piece I’ve written about how accountability is elusive, but it can happen, & no Bahraini torturer should sleep easily
@drewerydyke.bsky.social @jongambrell.bsky.social
salam-dhr.org/long-road-to...
@drewerydyke.bsky.social @jongambrell.bsky.social
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🤬 Russian forces used an FPV drone to kill three civilians near Borova in Kharkiv Oblast, regional prosecutor's office said.
The victims were on their way to a neighboring village to collect their pensions and buy groceries.
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The victims were on their way to a neighboring village to collect their pensions and buy groceries.
📹 prokuratura_kharkiv/Telegram
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🤬 Russian forces used an FPV drone to kill three civilians near Borova in Kharkiv Oblast, regional prosecutor's office said.
The victims were on their way to a neighboring village to collect their pensions and buy groceries.
📹 prokuratura_kharkiv/Telegram
The victims were on their way to a neighboring village to collect their pensions and buy groceries.
📹 prokuratura_kharkiv/Telegram
In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
Bloody Sunday Trust hosting a meet the author ewith Brian Dooley
Author of 'Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern ireland and Black America' in Derry
www.derrynow.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
(3/5) With thanks to our authors this week:
Ananya Agustin Malhotra
@bcfinucane.bsky.social
@bechamilton.bsky.social
Bruce Swartz
Chiara Giorgetti
@corrarino.bsky.social
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
@eliavl.bsky.social
Harold Hongju Koh
Jake Reagan
Ananya Agustin Malhotra
@bcfinucane.bsky.social
@bechamilton.bsky.social
Bruce Swartz
Chiara Giorgetti
@corrarino.bsky.social
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
@eliavl.bsky.social
Harold Hongju Koh
Jake Reagan
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Northern Ireland families are awaiting justice for crimes committed during the 1969 to 1998 conflict, @dooleydooley.bsky.social and @suchitauppal.bsky.social write.
A legislative battle is brewing in the U.K. Parliament over efforts aimed at accountability.
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
A legislative battle is brewing in the U.K. Parliament over efforts aimed at accountability.
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
Legal Progress Stalls for Northern Ireland Families
The coming months will show whether the UK has the political will to deliver long-overdue truth and justice in Northern Ireland.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Northern Ireland families are awaiting justice for crimes committed during the 1969 to 1998 conflict, @dooleydooley.bsky.social and @suchitauppal.bsky.social write.
A legislative battle is brewing in the U.K. Parliament over efforts aimed at accountability.
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
A legislative battle is brewing in the U.K. Parliament over efforts aimed at accountability.
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
Piece out today in @justsecurity.org
by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself for @humanrightsfirst.org on the continuing battle for truth & accountability in n Ireland
@barrymalone.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social #speirgorm
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself for @humanrightsfirst.org on the continuing battle for truth & accountability in n Ireland
@barrymalone.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social #speirgorm
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
Legal Progress Stalls for Northern Ireland Families
The coming months will show whether the UK has the political will to deliver long-overdue truth and justice in Northern Ireland.
www.justsecurity.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Piece out today in @justsecurity.org
by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself for @humanrightsfirst.org on the continuing battle for truth & accountability in n Ireland
@barrymalone.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social #speirgorm
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself for @humanrightsfirst.org on the continuing battle for truth & accountability in n Ireland
@barrymalone.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social #speirgorm
www.justsecurity.org/123679/legal...
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Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
For background on RSF crimes in Sudan, here’s a report I produced in July detailing their massacres & widespread sexual violence
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October 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
For background on RSF crimes in Sudan, here’s a report I produced in July detailing their massacres & widespread sexual violence
therightnarrative.net/category/sud...
therightnarrative.net/category/sud...
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A just transition requires HRDs to be safe, not silenced. Governments know exactly what needs to be done to protect climate HRDs. They’re just choosing not to do it.
Thanks to @humanrightsfirst.org & @suchitauppal.bsky.social for this piece on my latest report:
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
Thanks to @humanrightsfirst.org & @suchitauppal.bsky.social for this piece on my latest report:
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
UN Special Rapporteur Reminds States of the Duties to Protect Climate HRDs - Human Rights First
Greater political will from governments is needed to defend those who defend rights, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), Mary Lawlor, told governments last week: “...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A just transition requires HRDs to be safe, not silenced. Governments know exactly what needs to be done to protect climate HRDs. They’re just choosing not to do it.
Thanks to @humanrightsfirst.org & @suchitauppal.bsky.social for this piece on my latest report:
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
Thanks to @humanrightsfirst.org & @suchitauppal.bsky.social for this piece on my latest report:
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
New from @suchitauppal.bsky.social for @humanrightsfirst.org on @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social’s latest report presented to UNGA on state & business responsibilities to protect HRDs working on climate issues
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humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
UN Special Rapporteur Reminds States of the Duties to Protect Climate HRDs - Human Rights First
Greater political will from governments is needed to defend those who defend rights, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), Mary Lawlor, told governments last week: “...
humanrightsfirst.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
New from @suchitauppal.bsky.social for @humanrightsfirst.org on @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social’s latest report presented to UNGA on state & business responsibilities to protect HRDs working on climate issues
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
humanrightsfirst.org/library/un-s...
Activist Lawyer piece out today with my @humanrightsfirst.org colleague @suchitauppal.bsky.social on new wave of attacks on anti-corruption activists & journalists by authorities in Ukraine
@antac-ua.bsky.social @glushko.bsky.social @barrymalone.bsky.social
www.activistlawyer.com/post/attacki...
@antac-ua.bsky.social @glushko.bsky.social @barrymalone.bsky.social
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Attacking the Watchdogs: Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Activists and Institutions Face A New Wave of Assaults
By Brian Dooley and Suchita UppalLocal activists in Ukraine working to counter corruption report a fresh wave of attacks by their own authorities, with some openly accusing President Volodymyr Zelensk...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Activist Lawyer piece out today with my @humanrightsfirst.org colleague @suchitauppal.bsky.social on new wave of attacks on anti-corruption activists & journalists by authorities in Ukraine
@antac-ua.bsky.social @glushko.bsky.social @barrymalone.bsky.social
www.activistlawyer.com/post/attacki...
@antac-ua.bsky.social @glushko.bsky.social @barrymalone.bsky.social
www.activistlawyer.com/post/attacki...
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New report: #Ukraine's anti-corruption activists, journalists, and HRDs are facing escalating threats from the Ukrainian authorities. Human Rights First's, "Attacking the Watchdogs," documents the attacks & urges Western allies to act. Read more⬇️
ATTACKING THE WATCHDOGS - Human Rights First
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Activists and Institutions Face New Wave of Assaults Introduction Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), journalists, and others in Ukraine working to counter corruption say they are...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New report: #Ukraine's anti-corruption activists, journalists, and HRDs are facing escalating threats from the Ukrainian authorities. Human Rights First's, "Attacking the Watchdogs," documents the attacks & urges Western allies to act. Read more⬇️
Our thoughts with Bloody Sunday families now as court finds former British paratrooper Soldier F not guilty of murders that day in 1972.
We @humanrightsfirst.org will continue to stick with families looking for justice from N Ireland conflict
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
We @humanrightsfirst.org will continue to stick with families looking for justice from N Ireland conflict
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
October 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Our thoughts with Bloody Sunday families now as court finds former British paratrooper Soldier F not guilty of murders that day in 1972.
We @humanrightsfirst.org will continue to stick with families looking for justice from N Ireland conflict
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
We @humanrightsfirst.org will continue to stick with families looking for justice from N Ireland conflict
@cjharvey1.bsky.social
#speirgorm
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As we await a verdict in the trial of Soldier F, another reminder that in 2010 the Bloody Sunday inquiry found
- the killings were unjustified
- none of the 14 dead (7 of whom were children) had guns
- no warnings were given
- no soldiers were under threat
- the troops were the first to open fire
- the killings were unjustified
- none of the 14 dead (7 of whom were children) had guns
- no warnings were given
- no soldiers were under threat
- the troops were the first to open fire
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
As we await a verdict in the trial of Soldier F, another reminder that in 2010 the Bloody Sunday inquiry found
- the killings were unjustified
- none of the 14 dead (7 of whom were children) had guns
- no warnings were given
- no soldiers were under threat
- the troops were the first to open fire
- the killings were unjustified
- none of the 14 dead (7 of whom were children) had guns
- no warnings were given
- no soldiers were under threat
- the troops were the first to open fire