Human Rights

Essential for dignity and self-respect, human rights should be guaranteed to everyone, regardless of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Drawing on their experiences and research, our Human Rights keynote speakers bring insight to deeply embedded social issues and inspire audiences to find solutions.

Paul Collier

Bestselling Author and Leading Expert on Developing Markets and Economics

Bestselling Author and Leading Expert on Developing Markets and Economics Paul Collier is one of the world’s leading experts on emerging markets, development economics and financial opportunities within the world’s poorest countries. He is Professor of Economics and Public Policy […]

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Unknown, United Kingdom


Angela Davis

Social Justice and Civil Rights Counterculture Legend

Social Justice and Civil Rights Counterculture Legend Iconic activist Angela Davis has made it her mission to share her life story and challenge her audiences to join the struggle for racial, economic, and gender justice. Radical Feminist Angela has been […]

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California, United States


E.J. Dionne, Jr.

Washington Post Columnist, NPR Commentator, and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution

Washington Post Columnist, NPR Commentator, and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution E.J. Dionne, Jr. is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, and university professor in the Foundations of Democracy and Culture […]

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District Of Columbia, United States


Maria Echaveste

Former U.S. Presidential Advisor to Bill Clinton and Co-Founder of Nueva Vista Group

Former U.S. Presidential Advisor to Bill Clinton and Co-Founder of Nueva Vista Group Maria Echaveste is the President and CEO of the Opportunity Institute, where she oversees executive and administrative duties, including day- to-day activities, development, and budgets, and directs […]

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$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Marian Wright Edelman

Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children's Defense Fund

Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children’s Defense Fund Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has […]

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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
District Of Columbia, United States


Eve Ensler

Tony Award-Winning Playwright, Activist, NY Times Bestselling Author of "The Vagina Monologues"

Tony Award Winning Playwright, Global Activist and Author of The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler is an award-winning playwright, women’s rights activist, performer and the author of The Vagina Monologues, which has been translated into over 48 languages, performed in over […]

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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States


Mike Farrell

Noted Global Warming Activist & Actor, Stars in "Dr. Keeling’s Curve”

Noted Global Warming Activist & Actor, Stars in “Dr. Keeling’s Curve” Even before becoming known as B.J. Hunnicutt on the iconic TV series M*A*S*H and Dr. Jim Hansen on NBC’s Providence, Mike Farrell believed responsible citizenship meant being involved in […]

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California, United States


Henry Louis Gates

Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Cultural Critic & Journalist

Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Cultural Critic & Journalist Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is one of the United States’ most influential cultural critics and is both an eloquent commentator and formidable intellectual force on multicultural and African American issues.  He has […]

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$50,000 or greater
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Massachusetts, United States


Sir Bob Geldof

Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author

Businessman, Political Activist, Songwriter, Musician & Author Born in 1951, Sir Bob Geldof is one of Ireland’s most successful exports and is known throughout the world for his many talents and passions. Starting his career as a successful musician, actor […]

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$50,000 or greater
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Unknown, United Kingdom


Marc Lamont Hill

Activist, Professor, and Leading Intellectual of the Hip-Hop Generation

Activist, Professor, and Leading Intellectual of the Hip-Hop Generation An activist, social critic, and one of the nation’s most notable African American leaders, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is among a new generation of public intellectuals who move with equal ease […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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New York, United States


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