Committed to upholding the dignity and respect of all human beings, Dr Ally Dunhill has extensive experience in the social policy and practice domain, with a focus on inclusion, diversity and rights. An innovative and strategic leader with a wealth of experience gained through various roles across support services, education and academia. An excellent communicator who earns trust and respect when leading teams, alongside identifying and implementing innovative approaches to achieve goals. Drives for results leads on a range of projects, with vision and clarity, alongside strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail.
An innovative researcher with a wide range of publications, presentations and projects aligned to the human rights of children and people with disabilities. This includes advocating the voices of marginalised individuals, such as children in alternative care, and coordinating and leading interdisciplinary research across the integrated working services including education, health and social care.
EXAMPLES OF PRESENTATIONS
“The role that young people can play in sustaining peace and deterring conflict in their communities”. Youth Engagement in Peace Building and Conflict Prevention event, Brussels, November 2018.
“Children’s rights and the UK Modern Slavery Act (2015)”. Public lecture, with Professor Laura Lundy, Dr Faith Gordon, Dr Tracey Kirk and Dr Alicia Kidd, the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation. April 2018.
“Rights education: and the impact of teaching children about human rights”. Public lecture, the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation, December 2017.
“Listening to the voices of children: a reflective account of carrying out participatory research”, Contemporary Childhood Conference. Young Citizens and Society: Fostering Civic Participation, Strathclyde University, September 2016.
“Education as a Priority for Security” at New Security Dynamics in the Gulf and the Transformation of the GCC States’ Security Agenda Conference, with Dr Richard Burchill, Gulf Research Centre, Cambridge, August 2016.
“Rights Education: teaching children about human rights” at Children and Young People in A Changing World: Action, Agency and Participation, Liverpool Hope University, June 2016.