EMMA DESOUZA

Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) Roundtable, Ankara, October 11 2025 What role can civil society play in peacebuilding? As part of a critical track II roundtable hosted by the Democratic Progress Institute (DPI), Emma shared the Irish experience of peacebuilding with civil and political leaders in Ankara, Türkiye. The day consisted of in-depth conversations on important topics such as safety, human rights, and resources, all particular challenges for civil society actors o

European Progress Conference, Brussels, September 26 2025 This conference hosted by Global Policy Research Group was focused on speaking a new progress movement in Europe. As MC and conference host Emma introduced acclaimed author Johan Norberg, each part of the conference running order and facilitated three breakout sessions on topics including Geopolitics, technology, and the environment.

NCAFP Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders, Belfast, September 20 2025 Emma was pleased to host and launch the third year of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program across a two-day event in Belfast. Featuring 13 exceptional leaders covering a wide range of topics including economic development, climate and the environment, and housing. As Program Director Emma hosted this year's induction conference, facilitating personal development session and moderating panel discussio

Left Bank Summer School, Dublin, July 19, 2025 What would a unified social democratic Ireland look like and how can we achieve it? Emma was delighted to join Professor John Barry and SDLP opposition leader Matthew O'Toole for a lively discussion on a new Ireland. Expertly chaired by Senator Patricia Stephenson this panel focused on social democratic values, Emma laid out her vision for Irish unity and the importance of deliberative democracy processes such as a national dialo

Guest Lecture: Peace-Building in Post-conflict Societies: From Negative to Positive Peace, Pearson Institute, May 6 2025 How do we...

In conversation with David Blevins, New York City, May 1 2025 Emma had the pleasure of interviewing Sky News Ireland Correspondent David...

In Conversation with Joe Kennedy III, New York City, April 30 2025 As part of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders 2025 New York...

Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, Cornell University, April 17 2025 Emma delivered a guest lecture titled, 'The Power of...

When Citizens Decide, Stormont Senate Chamber - March 31 2025 During this special Stormont event, Emma took part in a panel discussion on...

Imagine Festival Belfast, 'How to Lose a Referendum' - March 29 2025 Emma joined parliamentary researcher Aaron Callan, and political...

Committee for Communities Evidence on Civic Participation, Stormont - March 27 2025 Emma was called forward to present evidence on the...

Guest Lecture: When Citizens Decide: The Role of Youth, Women, and Communities in Advancing Northern Ireland’s Peace Process, Fairfield...

Change From the Ground Up: The Role of Women, Youth, and Community-Based Movements in Effecting Societal Change in Northern Ireland,...

In Conversation with Siobhan McSweeney, Cosmopolitan Club, New York City - March 5, 2025 As part of a special transatlantic luncheon...

Civic Initiative Report Launch, Queen's University, Belfast - February 24 As the founder and co-facilitator of the Civic Initiative Emma...

John Carroll University Guest Lecture, Cleveland, Ohio - February 11, 2025 Emma was delighted to accept an invitation to visit John...

4th Annual International Conference - November 28th 2024 Emma attended and contribute to the University of Limerick and Ulster...

Strategic Litigation as a Tool for Progressive Policy Change in Northern Ireland - Fordham Law, November 12th 2024 On November 12th Emma...

Change from the Ground Up: The role of youth, women, and community organizations in advancing change in Northern Ireland - DePaul...

From Partition to Partnership: The Future of Ireland's Peace Process, Notre Dame University - November 5th 2024 Emma visited Notre Dame...