This keynote address in the Human Rights Institute's 2016-17 speaker series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the foundational UN human rights treaties will focus on the potential of human rights for transformative change, and the role of human rights in the fight against global inequality. The Deputy High Commissioner will discuss the role of key human rights actors, including the U.N. and regional human rights systems, human rights advocates, and governments in both perpetuating and addressing inequality. Reflecting on her work in the field, The Deputy High Commissioner will discuss the emerging challenges inherent in human rights work through various case studies, including her recent trip to Yemen.

Kate Gilmore was appointed United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights on 1st December 2015. She brings to the position diverse and longstanding experience in strategic leadership and human rights advocacy with the United Nations, government, and non-government organizations. Prior to joining OHCHR, Ms. Gilmore was Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director for Programmes with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Previously she was National Director of Amnesty International Australia and then Executive Deputy Secretary General of Amnesty International. Ms. Gilmore started her career as a social worker and government policy officer in Australia. She helped establish Australia’s first Centre Against Sexual Assault at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital and her work over a number of years focused on prevention of violence against women. In Australia, she was granted honorary appointments to provincial and national public policy and law reform processes, including membership of the country’s first National Committee on Violence Against Women. Ms. Gilmore holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New England and postgraduate degrees in Social Work from the University of Melbourne and Community Development from RMIT.

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