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Emma Gilligan

About Emma Gilligan

Emma Gilligan is a human rights scholar, writer and professor committed to promoting global justice and accountability in post-conflict situations. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she earned her doctorate in Russian history after studying in Moscow and completing graduate work at the University of Melbourne. Her early work took her to Moscow and the Northern Caucasus, where she collaborated with the Andrei Sakharov Foundation and WHO on programming, as well as documenting human rights violations for her own research.

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The Future and You Cover

THE FUTURE AND YOU

A Reminder of the Rights We Can’t Afford to Forget—
Reflections on Freedom, Responsibility and What It Means to Be Human

The Future and You Cover

The Future and You invites readers to remember that the freedoms to speak openly, move freely, live securely and be cared for are not guaranteed — they must be protected, practiced and passed on.

If you’re seeking resilience, understanding or a sense of direction in uncertain times, you’ll find insight and reassurance woven throughout this concise yet powerful read. Gilligan’s whimsical illustrations add warmth and imagination to her call for introspection and renewal.

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Reviews

"Even though The Future and You talks about climate change and the Internet, it feels like a timeless book. If not for those very modern references, it could be the meditations of an ancient Greek philosopher or enlightenment thinker. It also has the feeling of knowledge that we already knew but hadn’t put into words for ourselves. Every insight, every piece of life advice, made me think, “Of course!”. It is distilled wisdom delivered as common sense. I’ve rarely encountered a book that I would give as a Christmas gift to both my 90-year-old neighbor and my 10 year-old niece. But “The Future and You” is indeed such a book."
Gary Williams—Screenwriter and Playwright for Paramount, MGM, United Artists, and the BBC. Films include, So B.It and Larger than Life.
"The Future and You is an intensely personal journey and marvelously readable text that should be seen by everyone. I was drawn to the way it beautifully scopes these important issues and makes them tangible to readers of all ages."
Alex Tratensek— Diplomat with background on human rights issues in Europe and Eurasia
“My thanks to the author for the privilege of reading her compelling and important letter to your nephew along with her beautiful, inspired artwork. I plan to share it widely.”
Judith F— Human Resources Consultant and Practitioner
"I feel everyone will not only benefit from this book but will also be moved to start some of the changes our planet needs."
Kate Braun—Actress, Award winning film, Bloom