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To: Micheál Martin, Simon Harris
Francesca Albanese for the Nobel Peace Prize
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We call for the Irish Government to nominate Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, for the Nobel Peace Prize 2025.
Why is this important?
Ireland’s nomination of Francesca Albanese for the Nobel Peace Prize matters for several significant reasons:
🕊️ 1. A Voice Calling Out Genocide
As the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories since May 2022, Albanese has produced groundbreaking reports—such as Anatomy of a Genocide—presented to the UN Human Rights Council. In them, she lays out compelling legal evidence suggesting Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide, earning recognition as “the foremost voice exposing the horrors inflicted upon the Palestinian people”
⚖️ 2. Championing International Law and Accountability
Her work is rooted firmly in international law. She’s called for member states to develop credible plans to end occupation and apartheid, insisted on an immediate ceasefire, and escalated matters to bodies like the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC). When many officials remained silent, Albanese stood her ground in defense of human rights and legal standards .
💪 3. Moral Leadership in the Face of Pressure
Despite significant pushback—including public accusations of bias, U.S. sanctions labeling her a “specially designated national,” and threats from political actors—Albanese maintained her dedication to truth and accountability . Ireland’s endorsement highlights the need to support those who defend human rights even under immense pressure.
🌍 4. Symbolic Support from Western Democracies
When many Western political leaders have been criticized for “wilful ignorance” or avoiding hard questions, Ireland’s nomination sends a clear message: upholding human rights—even when it means confronting allies—is essential for lasting peace .
✊ 5. Amplifying Vulnerable Voices
Albanese doesn’t just issue reports—she amplifies the stories of Palestinian children and families stripped of their childhoods and rights. She emphasizes the lived reality of those suffering and the danger of “living silence” in the international community.
In Summary
Ireland’s nomination of Francesca Albanese is not just about recognizing one person—it’s about recognising a steadfast commitment to:
- Exposing and documenting alleged genocide by using legal and factual rigor.
- Upholding international law precisely when it's most contested.
- Withstanding political pressure as a beacon of moral clarity.
- Amplifying marginalized voices under threat.
- Reinforcing that peace requires accountability, not indifference.
By championing her, Ireland signals that defending human rights—even against powerful nations—must be a cornerstone of peacebuilding.