The first woman elected as President of Ireland, Mary Robinson has been credited with transforming the role with a presidency of inclusiveness, equality and peace building. As a barrister advocating for human rights and women’s equality, an academic and as a member of the Irish Senate, Mary Robinson’s work played a pivotal role in shaping modern Ireland. She later served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and is a founding member and current Chair of The Elders, a group of global leaders who use their independence, collective experience and influence for peace, justice and human rights worldwide.