Human Rights & Philanthropy Speakers
Some of the most powerful conversations come from people who have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others. Human rights speakers and philanthropy speakers bring perspective, conviction and hard earned insight into what meaningful change can take.
If you are looking to book human rights speakers who can engage your audience with authenticity and credibility, our human rights and philanthropy speakers are selected for their real world impact and ability to connect powerful stories to meaningful outcomes. They share experiences from social change, international development, ethical leadership and humanitarian work, whether you are planning a conference, corporate responsibility event or leadership programme.
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E E: £2k-£5k Alice Temperley MBE founded her eponymous label Temperley London in 2000, a year after graduating from the Royal College of Art. Alice continues to head up the creative direction of this British independent brand, now in its twentieth year of business.
E E: £2k-£5k Former MI5 intelligence officer and famed whistleblower, Annie Machon resigned in the 1990s to call out spies’ incompetence and crimes. Now a writer, media pundit, campaigner and keynote speaker, Annie can educate both on the inner workings of the government, and on the wider need for increased openness and accountability in both public and private sectors.
E E: £2k-£5k Araceli Camargo, cognitive neuroscientist and science communicator, encourages companies to enable a change in their work habits, with tools rather than processes.
A A: £25k and over Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben Cohen is an expert on entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy.
D D: £5k-£10k As the former fashion editor and co-editor of i-D Magazine and BBC broadcaster for 15 years on prime-time programmes, Caryn Franklin MBE has explored the politics of image and self-esteem extensively over 37 years of fashion practice in commercial, educational and activist positions.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
E E: £2k-£5k Charlie Martin is a racing driver aiming to make history as the first ever transgender competitor in the 24hrs of Le Mans.
POA POA: Contact Us 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
E E: £2k-£5k Chris Hines is an environmental advocate with over 30 years of experience, driving sustainable practices across various sectors and honoured with an MBE for his contributions.
E E: £2k-£5k Social entrepreneur David Erasmus is focused on the third sector, where he believes in bringing together innovation, technology and social responsibility.
C C: £10k-£15k Self-made millionaire, and star of Channel 4’s Bank Of Dave, entrepreneur David Fishwick has become one of the UK’s most recognisable TV faces and an expert on business and finance.
POA POA: Contact Us 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.
E E: £2k-£5k Deirdre Bounds is an entrepreneur in the purest sense - no commercial experience, no family history of enterprise, no money, just a great idea and a pile of passion.
C C: £10k-£15k Eniola Aluko is an accomplished footballer, lawyer, media personality and best-selling author.
A A: £25k and over With her incredible story of taking on the bad guys and winning, Erin Brockovich is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit.
E E: £2k-£5k Dame Frances Cairncross is the Chair of Court for Heriot-Watt University. She was the former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide.
C C: £10k-£15k ‘The Girl With Seven Names’, as she named her 2015 memoir, is a North Korean defector living in Seoul, South Korea. A powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, Hyeonseo’s tale of courage, survival and hope motivates and inspires spellbound audiences.
D D: £5k-£10k World-record breaking fundraising adventurer Jamie is best known for his world-first solo run across Canada, raising more than £250,000 for charity.
A A: £25k and over Absolutely Fabulous actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
C C: £10k-£15k After leaving Google for their unethical use of data, Joe is on a mission to solve the problem through innovation and promote a greater focus on ethics. As an expert on data protection and technology, Joe is passionate about data rights being acknowledged as human rights.
A A: £25k and over Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
E E: £2k-£5k Kellie has enjoyed a successful career managing boxers and has become an inspirational transgender figure since her reassignment surgery in 2014. Her story of resilience and sincerity makes her a perfect motivational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Laura Hearn is a BBC journalist and TV News producer, and regularly speaks about her experience of recovery from mental ill health, and how she learnt to heal from an eating disorder.
E E: £2k-£5k Linda Bellos OBE is a renowned consultant, trainer and writer, specialising in the field of equality and diversity.
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Advice & FAQs about Human Rights & Philanthropy Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect human rights speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our human rights speakers share powerful stories and vital perspectives on equality, justice, and social change. They bring compassion, lived experience, and deep knowledge to the stage - encouraging audiences to reflect on their role in building a fairer and more inclusive world.
Yes. Whether addressing students, employees, or leadership teams, our speakers can shape their content to resonate with your audience. They can focus on diversity, corporate responsibility, activism, or cultural understanding, depending on your event’s aims.
They’re perfect for diversity and inclusion programmes, awareness events, or conferences focused on ethics and equality. These talks often make a lasting emotional impact - inspiring empathy, awareness, and meaningful discussion.
Our human rights speakers include activists, journalists, lawyers and humanitarian leaders who’ve dedicated their lives to promoting equality, justice and social change. Whether your event focuses on diversity, inclusion, or global human rights movements, we have someone who can bring that message to life. To explore some of the impactful voices we work with, take a look at our blog: Top 10 Human Rights & Philanthropy Speakers.
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