*Inez McCormack (1943–2013) was a highly respected Northern Irish human rights and trade union activist. She is best known for:

### Key Contributions

*Trade Union Leadership: The first woman president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU).

*Peace Process Work: Played a significant role in ensuring social and economic rights were included in the Good Friday Agreement, particularly for marginalized communities.

*Human Rights Advocacy: Worked extensively to advance women’s rights, workers’ rights, and equality legislation in Northern Ireland.

*Founder of Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR): An organization that empowers disadvantaged communities to use human rights tools to create real-world change.

### Legacy

Her work inspired the character Maureen Kearney in the play **Seven*, which highlights women activists worldwide.

She is remembered as a groundbreaking figure who combined labour activism, feminist leadership, and human rights advocacy.