Caoilfhionn Gallagher, an Irish-born barrister, has been serving at Doughty Street Chambers in London, specializing in human rights and civil liberties. Her notable efforts include leading the legal team for the release of Ibrahim Halawa, an Irish citizen imprisoned in Egypt, and representing survivors of the Hillsborough disaster and the 7/7 bombings. She also co-founded the 'Act for the Act' campaign and garnered recognition in 2017 when she was honored with UCD's alumni award in Law and received the title of Queen's Counsel.

Gallagher has not only been recognized for her legal prowess but also for her fervent advocacy against anti-Irish and anti-lawyer sentiments expressed by British government ministers in 2022. Her unwavering dedication to the protection of civil liberties and human rights saw her appointed as the Irish independent Special Rapporteur for Children in 2023. Moreover, she has been a prominent figure in the fight for journalist rights, leading international legal teams for various journalists and activists, and even testifying before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and parliamentary inquiries.

Further expanding her reach and influence, Gallagher serves as an adjunct professor at University College Dublin and is a member of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Her contributions to the field of human rights have been widely recognized, with her receiving the president of Ireland's Distinguished Service Award. With a career marked by her commitment to justice and equality, Gallagher continues to uphold and promote human rights and civil liberties.

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