Carolann Minnock holds the position of Program Coordinator with IDLO and specializes in Afghanistan programs. Based in IDLO’s headquarters in Rome, she coordinates the implementation of an access to justice program in Afghanistan. This program focuses on strengthening access to legal aid, special units investigating and prosecuting violence against women cases, shelters and public legal awareness.
Ms. Minnock has previously worked in the development sector in Afghanistan, Malawi and Tanzania. During this time she managed a juvenile justice project implemented across Afghanistan for Terre des Hommes, launched an access to justice program for Irish Rule of Law International in Malawi and coordinated with the main police station in Malawi to pilot the station’s first diversion program for young offenders. Prior to her work in the development sector, Ms. Minnock worked as a solicitor In Ireland for six years. She is qualified to practice as a solicitor in Ireland, England and Wales. Ms. Minnock holds a LL.M in international criminal law from the University College of London.