01/06/2026
πβ¨ Today we open the Human Rights Festival with the launch of our exhibition at Chipping Barnet Library.
At a time when human rights, dignity, equality, and justice continue to face challenges around the world, this festival creates a space for communities to come together, listen, learn, and take action. π€
Through art, storytelling, dialogue, film, performance, and community events, we celebrate the voices that are too often unheard and shine a light on the experiences of people seeking safety, belonging, and opportunity. π¨ππ
This year's programme is richer than ever, bringing together artists, activists, human rights defenders, community organisations, and local residents to explore what human rights mean in our everyday lives and why they matter to us all. βπ½β€οΈ
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All events are FREE and open to everyone.
Join us to stand in solidarity with those whose rights are under threat, celebrate the power of creativity as a force for change, and help build a more inclusive, compassionate, and just society. π±ποΈ
Together, we can turn awareness into action. π
Pic 1 "Footsteps to Freedom" a collective work by refugee women. Workshop facilitators Elisa Cantarelli & Maha Ibrahim Su. Participants: Aytan, Denalda, Lal Mina, Luljeta, Zozan and more.
Pics 2-4 "Children of Yemen" by displaced photographer Fuad Al Gaadi