Northern Ireland Peace Negotiator - Monica McWilliams
The Interview16 Apr 2018

Northern Ireland Peace Negotiator - Monica McWilliams

Twenty years ago the historic Good Friday Agreement was signed in Northern Ireland which put an end to three decades of bloody sectarian conflict. Politicians from Northern Ireland, the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the US who were involved in the marathon negotiations will mark the anniversary this month. Monica McWilliams represented the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition then, and continues to play a significant role in post conflict Northern Ireland. Given the uncertainty that hangs over Northern Ireland today, is there much to celebrate?

(Photo: Monica McWilliams)

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