Join us for a brand new event this December
WHEN? 11am – 7pm, 7 December 2024
WHERE? Woolwich Works, London, SE18 6HD
On 7 December, Amnesty International UK will be hosting its first ever Human Rights Festival at Woolwich Works, one of London’s most vibrant cultural venues. Join us as we celebrate our collective power to make change happen and set the tone for the kind of world we all want to live in – with a full day of inspiring conversation, creativity and connection.
Discover the full programme HERE.
WHAT’S IN STORE?
Panel sessions, creative workshops, film screenings… AMPLIFY Human Rights Festival offers plenty of ways for you to enjoy inspiring conversations, learn something new, nurture creativity and connection – and feel inspired to continue to fight for human rights.
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Check the “at-a-glance” schedule below to work out what you most want to participate in. More detailed info about each session will be published here by the 1st of December
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As a ticket holder, you will have access to all events throughout the day. Most rooms (aside from Fireworks Factory) have limited space, so we recommend arriving 15min early for any session you want to attend.
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Chat to representatives from Amnesty UK’s Local Groups and connect with members of AIUK’s Feminist Network, or pick up a pen and Write for Rights.
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Hungry? There will be food trucks serving delicious food. You can also bring your own picnic or enjoy a hot drink and a snack in the Woolwich Works Café.
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Bringing children? Head up to our Children’s Space for drop-in creative play, a dazzling storytelling session, or a fab poetry workshop. Or head to our Human Rights cinema for some short films for children.
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In the mood for a spot of shopping? Check out the Amnesty pop-up shop, open all day.
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Curious about joining Amnesty? Meet other activists during the dedicated networking session.
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Need to get creative? Help craft a collective mural in our Interactive Space or join a creative storytelling session.
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Many sessions will be BSL interpreted – please see full programme for details.
FULL PROGRAMME
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Session |
DESCRIPTION |
Access
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Open 11am – 5pm |
Children’s Drop-in Creative Play |
Pop into our Children’s Space to learn how to raise your voice and know your rights with creative activities – and our well stocked book corner! NOTE: not accessible during the storytelling / poetry sessions outlined below |
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12pm – 12:45pm |
Tackling Britain’s Housing Crisis |
Social Issues campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa discusses his campaigning for housing rights, in conversation with Lucy Brisbane McKay |
BSL |
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12:15pm – 1pm |
Human Rights Cinema |
A programme of short animated and live action films for children. Recommended for those aged 8+ |
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1pm – 1:45pm |
Drag Tales Storytime |
Performer Dandy Issues will delight and dazzle kids of all ages with this technicolour storytelling and singing extravaganza. |
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1pm – 1:45pm |
Youth Against Israeli Apartheid |
Palestinian-Iraqi poet and artist Zena Agha joins Inès Georgis (Palestine Youth Movement) in a conversation exploring how young activists across the UK are standing up against Israeli apartheid. |
BSL |
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1pm – 1:45pm |
Fighting Fortress Europe |
How activists throughout Europe are organising across borders to stand up for the rights of refugees and migrants – with policy expert and campaigner Gracie Mae Bradley and a representative from Refugee Action. Chaired by Amnesty activist Ulrike Schmidt. |
BSL |
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1:45pm – 3:15pm |
The Guilty Feminist Podcast – Live! |
Join host Deborah Frances White for a special live recording of The Guilty Feminist podcast, focusing on the situation faced by women and girls in Afghanistan. Featuring Samira Hamidi (Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner) and Parwana Fayyaz (Afghan poet, scholar and teacher of Persian literature). |
BSL |
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1:45pm – 2:30pm |
Human Rights Cinema |
A programme of short animated and live action films, suitable for all ages. |
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2pm – 2:45pm |
Guantánamo: Don’t Forget Us Here |
Former Guantánamo detainee Mansoor Adayfi and independent journalist Andy Worthington discuss efforts to close the infamous detention facility. Chaired by Sara Birch (UK Guantánamo Network). |
BSL |
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2:45pm – 3:15pm |
Words that Burn: Poetry Workshop |
Interactive poetry workshop designed to empower children aged 7-12 to express themselves and their response to human rights through poetry, led by Deanna Rodger. |
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3:45pm – 4:15pm |
Words that Burn: Poetry Workshop |
(repeat session – see above) |
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3:45pm – 4:30pm |
Solidarity in action: Richard Ratcliffe |
Richard Ratcliffe, in conversation with Sacha Deshmukh (Amnesty UK), shares his reflections on his tireless campaign for freedom for his wife, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. |
BSL |
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3:45pm – 4:30pm |
Meet and Connect! |
Meet activists from Amnesty’s networks to hear about the inspiring campaigns they’re working on, and discover how you can get involved. |
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3:45pm – 4:30pm |
Climate Justice: a Human Rights Issue |
How human rights crises linked to climate crises emerge – and how we can fight for both the planet and humans. With Izzie McIntosh (Global Justice Now) and Simeon Kpoturu (MOSOP – Nigeria) |
BSL |
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4:45pm – 5:45pm |
Storytelling Workshop |
ShadoMag host a special interactive workshop on “lived experience storytelling” as a creative pathway to liberation |
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4:45pm – 5:30pm |
Sport & Women’s Rights |
Access to sport can address systemic inequalities and enable individuals to stand up for fundamental rights. With Yashmin Harun (Founder, Muslimah Sports Association), Najma Arefi (football player from Afghanistan) and Rahwa Beyene. |
BSL |
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4:45pm – 5:30pm |
Rise up! Why we need Human Rights in our education |
Focusing on the power of and need for human rights education (HRE), young people share their own perspectives on education and their experiences of activism. Session organised by AIUK Children’s Human Rights Network (CHRN) |
BSL |
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the evening concert in collaboration with Sofar Sounds is cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted directly and offered a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact the Amnesty International UK team at activistevents@amnesty.org.uk.
Key information:
Date: 12pm – 7pm, 7 December 2024
Venue: Woolwich Works, London, SE18 6HD
Tickets: £12 full price - £ 7.50 concessions.
Children (up to aged 12) go free. Free tickets also available for access companions.
For more info and to book your Amplify daytime tickets, please go to: woolwich.works/events/amplify-human-rights-festival
We hope to make our events more accessible to all. If the ticket price is preventing you from joining us, please email activistevents@amnesty.org.uk to request a free daytime ticket. For more details, read our FAQs.
TIMINGS
Doors open 11:15am. Sessions start 12noon. Latest activity wraps up by 5:30pm.
Please note:
Anyone with a ticket can stay in Woolwich Works to grab a bite in the café or a drink in the Workers Bar.
Accessibility
We aim to create an accessible environment for all. BSL interpretation will be offered for most sessions (see details in the full programme); detailed venue accessibility information is also available.
If you’d like to attend Amplify but have concerns that make attendance difficult, or if you have questions about the sessions, have particular seating needs, or would like to tell us about your access needs, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at activistevents@amnesty.org.uk.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact activistevents@amnesty.org.uk
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