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.

Tavis Smiley

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Rend Shakir Sumaidaie

Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert

Middle East Human Rights and Technology Expert Rend Shakir Sumaidaie is CEO and co-founder of Cambridge Matrix, an exciting mesh company focussed on communications networks for security, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Repeatedly making it onto Red Herring’s list as one […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Unknown, United Kingdom


Baratunde Thurston

Comedian, Author, Entrepreneur, CEO & Co-Founder, Cultivated Wit, Former Politics and Digital Editor The Onion

Comedian, Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO &  Co-Founder, Cultivated Wit Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist, and comedian who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and cleaned bathrooms to pay for his […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


John Wood

Founder and Board Co-Chair of Room to Read, Philanthropist, and Literacy Advocate

Founder and Board Co-Chair of Room to Read, Philanthropist, and Literacy Advocate  John Wood is the founder and board co–chair of Room to Read, an organization that seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by […]

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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Peter Yarrow

Legendary musician and activist and Founding Director of Operation Respect: "Don't Laugh At Me, a key initiative in our nation's response to physical and emotional violence among children.

A successful artist and activist, Peter Yarrow‘s talent is legendary. His songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs that Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded, including “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Day Is Done,” and “Light One Candle.” This […]

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Travels From
New York, United States


Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Grameen Bank

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Grameen Bank Muhammad Yunus is the chairman of the Yunus Centre and the founder of Grameen Bank, currently operating 1,781 branches and providing credit to 5.6 million poor people residing in 60,815 villages in […]

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Travels From
Unknown, India


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