Picture : Brian McEnerny (Catherine Connolly's husband), Molly Mullan Haslam (President of Women in Law), President Catherine Connolly, Jiwoo Kim (Chair of SOFIA), and Saul Kenny (Communications Manager of Article 109
The collaborative event, supported by Article 109, centred on a screening of The Veto by director Tim Slade. The documentary examines the veto power held by the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, focusing on the debate regarding how this authority can prevent international institutions from effectively enforcing international law during global crises, while also exploring how the system could be reformed.
The evening was marked by the attendance of Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly TD, highlighting the national significance of the discourse. Provost Dr Linda Doyle welcomed guests to the event, which TWIL described as a "new era" for the society as a significant force on campus.
Panel
Following the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion featuring guests from the spheres of law, diplomacy, and international governance:
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Mary Robinson: Ireland’s first woman President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and former Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin.
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Ambassador David Donoghue: Former Irish Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and key negotiator of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Tim Slade: Director of The Veto.
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Olav Kjørven: Senior Adviser at Article 109 and former UN Assistant Secretary-General.
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Ella Hammerich: Committee member of SOFIA and Trinity student.