Strengthening Reflections from a Pro Bono Partnership - Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is an international nongovernment organisation devoted to protecting unaccompanied and separated children on the move. KIND partners with the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), the Irish Refugee Council (IRC), and the pro bono legal community to ensure sustainable solutions for unaccompanied migrant children in Ireland. Since 2019, the project has assisted 252 clients from 29 countries of origin. 196 lawyers from 7 partnering law firms and 1 company have worked on cases so far. The event takes the form of a panel discussion moderated by Sara Phelan SC, Chair of the Bar Council of Ireland, with contributions from Katie Mannion, Managing Solicitor of the Irish Refugee Council, Catherine Cosgrave, Managing Solicitor Immigrant Council of Ireland, Marieanne McKeown, Director of the Partnerships & Pro Bono Program, Arthur Cox, as well as beneficiaries of the project.
Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 4:30pm - 7pm
Location: Arthur Cox Offices, Ten, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380, Ireland
Please register to attend here.