Amnesty International UK's first ever Human Rights Festival will be taking over Woolwich Works this December. Join us to 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.

Whether you’re completely new to Amnesty's work or a seasoned human rights campaigner, Amplify Human Rights Festival will offer meaningful opportunities for connection, with an eclectic programme of:

• Inspiring changemakers, campaigners and community leaders in conversation
• Creative workshops – get hands on and crafty for your rights
• Evening concert with live music (see below for tickets)
• Thought-provoking workshops and masterclasses with leading activists
• Poetry
• Family-friendly activities – it’s never too early to learn about human rights!

Full programme coming soon - Grab your tickets now!

Evening concert

To close off the day in style, Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds present an extra special gig featuring up-and-coming music and spoken word artists hand selected by the Sofar Sounds team.

Confirmed artists so far include The Halfway Kid and Niall McNamee. British-Sudanese singer and songwriter Saeed Gadir (a.k.a The Halfway Kid) makes music for communing, and can extract drama and knowing winks from just a handful of words. Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his thoughtful and full-blooded songs, and charismatic live performances.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a convivial gig in a stunning venue, discover new talent and celebrate human rights win.

Note: If you would like to attend both events then you will need to book tickets for each event.

If you have already purchased a ticket to the daytime event then you will receive a discount at checkout (in your basket) when purchasing a ticket for the evening concert.

Pay It Forward

Amnesty is committed to offering inclusive and accessible experiences, which is reflected in the pricing structure and the offer of free tickets to ensure as many people as possible can access the festival. If your current circumstances allow, please consider supporting us in making this event more accessible by buying a “pay-it-forward” ticket (equivalent to two full-price tickets).

Content and Trigger Warnings

This event will be exploring some challenging issues relating to human rights violations in the UK and abroad. Information about individual sessions will be available in advance via the event's page on AIUK website and in the printed programme. Please check individual session info before attending and consult the event FAQ on Amnesty UK's website. If you have any queries, please contact activistevents@amnesty.org.uk

I have a query that hasn't been answered in the FAQ - who should I contact?

For any queries about the programme of the event, please email activistevents@amnesty.org.uk.

For any queries relating to ticketing and the venue, please contact Woolwich Works directly (tickets@woolwich.works or 020 8035 8835).

If you think there is an important question missing, let us know, so we can add it in and try to help as many people as possible.