Art in the
light of
conscience

For our family human

“For our Family Human” is a rhyming poem adaptation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) crafted by Dan Cadan. Released on December 10, 2024—Human Rights Day—this poignant film was executive produced by Smiley Movement, in collaboration with Bill Shipsey, Art for Human Rights, and W Communications, to bring the spirit of human rights to life through the power of poetry.

At it’s core, it is a guide on how to love and respect your fellow human, narrated by a collective of the world’s biggest stars of music, film and entertainment, along with incredible activists.

Art for Human Rights brings together artists of all disciplines to raise awareness of human rights violations. We use art to inspire action, so that freedom, equality and dignity become a reality for all.​

Who we are

Since 2002, Art for Human Rights has been using art to amplify voices and inspire action for human rights globally.

What we do

We conceive, promote, publish and produce art that highlights the importance and centrality of universal human rights.

Some examples of our projects

Featured in the Washington Post, Windows on Elsewhere is a collaboration between internationally acclaimed artist and architect Matteo Pericoli and Art for Human Rights and presents the stories of  sixty individuals who were forced to flee their countries, each describing their journey from “elsewhere” taking inspiration from their drawn window view.

Art for Human Rights hosted two benefit screenings of the documentary Joan Baez: I Am A Noise at the Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin.

The Ambassador of Conscience Award honours extraordinary individuals and groups who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to human rights, confronting injustice, and inspiring others through their actions. Recipients include Nelson Mandela, U2, Malala Yousafzai, Vaclav Havel, Aung San Suu Kyi among others.

Featured in Print Magazine, Art for Human Rights has conceived and commissioned 13 monumental memorial tapestries created at the Ateliers Pinton in Aubusson, France,  honouring human rights heroes.

Art for Human Rights has organised two major art auctions to raise money for Amnesty International through the generosity and collaboration of scores of artists. A third major auction is in the works for 2025 for the benefit of Amnesty International France, Switzerland and the United States.

Featured Artist of the Month

Each month at Art for Human Rights, we spotlight artists whose work inspires change and champions human rights.

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