The Importance of Human Rights & Philanthropy Speakers: What They Do

Raising awareness, inspiring action and driving social change, human rights and philanthropy speakers create lasting effects throughout communities and organisations.

Our philanthropy speakers, humanitarians and champions of human rights are incredible individuals who are deeply committed to changing the world through the power of spoken word and actions.

What Do Human Rights and Philanthropy Speakers Offer?

Models of conviction, hard work and change, they all strive to improve the lives of the underprivileged, bring food to the malnourished, education to those who are denied it and healthcare for those without access, our experts share stories from the frontlines of social change.

Explaining complex social issues, motivating audiences to support social justice and charitable causes, human rights and philanthropy speakers offer so much more than just a keynote speech.

They offer a better future for those who have fallen into unfortunate circumstances out of their control, providing justice and hope for the future.

Why Human Rights and Philanthropy Matter in Today’s World

Now more than ever, global inequality is impossible to ignore – making the voices of philanthropy speakers, humanitarians and human rights champions more vital than ever.

Exploring the power of advocacy, empathy and building fairer societies, our human rights and philanthropy speakers highlight the positive impact of social responsibility at a wider level, alongside how it directly impacts organisations.

Popular Topics and Themes

Sharing social justice movements, ethical philanthropy, innovative funding models and sharing the history (and status) of global inequality, there’s many topics that our human rights and philanthropy speakers share insights on.

No matter how niche your event is, we have the perfect speaker for you. We love a challenge, so do get in touch and we’ll work together to curate a bespoke list of suitable speakers for your upcoming event.

Notable Human Rights and Philanthropy Speakers to Consider

Sally Becker

Award-winner and Founder Sally Becker became known as the ‘Angel of Mostar’ following her work rescuing wounded children and their families from besieged hospitals in the nineties. Amidst the carnage and the chaos of numerous conflicts and injured children, she negotiated ceasefires in areas where others had failed and is credited with saving hundreds of lives. A truly passionate advocate of those whose lives have been affected by war, Sally draws on her experiences to inspire audiences as a powerful, humorous and inspirational keynote speaker.

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland and previously United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker. Listed as one of Time’s Top 100 whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world, Mary is determined to leave this world in better condition than how she found it.

Zarifa Ghafari

Zarifa Ghafari is a courageous civil rights activist who is devoted to defending women’s rights. In 2020, Zarifa was honoured by the U.S. Department of State as an “International Women of Courage”, was included in "The Badass 50 list" and received the “Women Who Can Change the World" award from InStyle. She speaks passionately about Global Politics, The Right to Education, Women's Rights, Human Rights and Afghanistan. She is an impactful speaker who uses her incredible story to transform the lives of audiences worldwide.

Cherie Blair

Cherie Blair, CBE, QC is a leading human rights lawyer and a passionate campaigner for women’s equality across the world. Her determination to help women overcome prejudice has seen her visit and speak in many countries.

Karl Lokko

Karl Lokko is a former gang leader turned activist, influencer, poet, public speaker, philanthropist and adventurer. Founder and Chairman of Black Seed, Europe's first Black-led venture capital fund focused on backing Black founders, Karl is undoubtedly one of the most potent young voices in the country.

Sir Bob Geldof

Singer, songwriter and political campaigner, Sir Bob Geldof iconic dynamism is infectious as he brings together communities to help make the world a better place. A political activist for ethical and social responsibility, Bob has used his incredible fame to give back to the planet. Known for his anti-poverty effort in Africa, Bob's charity work and professional conviction make him an adept keynote speaker, ideal to educate audiences on social responsibility.

David Miliband

David Miliband was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010. Aged 41, he became the youngest person in 30 years to hold the position. He is now President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee where he oversees the agency's relief and development operations in over 40 countries.

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Helle is the former Prime Minister of Denmark, Former Chief Executive of Save the Children and continues to be member of multiple foreign policy think-tanks. In 2017, she was named as one of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune magazine.

Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney is a globally renowned lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Law School. She and her husband, actor George Clooney, founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice which works in more than 40 countries to actively investigate war crimes, monitor trials targeting women and journalists, and fight against a global trend of authoritarianism.

Stephanie Shirley

Dame Stephanie Shirley CH is a workplace revolutionary and successful IT entrepreneur turned ardent venture philanthropist and author. At 89 years old, her story has many strands which, woven together, have produced a lifetime of exceptional achievements.

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