






Week of Events
Sound On!
Sound On! is a creative sound art project presenting experiences of human rights and happiness for and by people with an intellectual disability. This exhibition runs for the duration of the festival, from 15 - 24 October. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Sinners and Citizens
Virtual Arts Exhibitions featuring artworks created as part of the State of the Art: Nation State as Both Violator and Protector of Human Rights project. This exhibition runs for the duration of the festival, from 15 - 24 October. Hosted by Smashing Times.
The Art of Behaving Badly by Guerrilla Girls
Online gallery of artwork by feminist activist artists who wear gorilla masks in public and use facts, humour and outrageous visuals to expose gender and ethnic bias as well as corruption in politics, art, film and pop culture. This exhibition runs for the duration of the festival, from 15 - 24 October. Hosted by Smashing Times.
CHASE
CHASE
Panel discussion on the use of humour and comedy in promoting social engagement, intended as a springboard event for a Centre for Humour and Social Engagement (CHASE). Hosted by Smashing Times.
Direct Division
Direct Division
Direct Division is a short documentary film featuring children describing, in their own words, their experiences of living in Direct Provision. The film will be freely available from 15 - 24 October, along with an exhibition of artwork by the children. A post-show discussion with the creatives involved will be held on 18 Oct. Hosted by Office of Children's Ombudsman.
Fáilte Amnesty – Community Sponsorship – The Open Community
Fáilte Amnesty – Community Sponsorship – The Open Community
Fáilte Amnesty will highlight Community Sponsorship -people throughout Ireland who have come together to welcome refugee families into their communities. Hosted by Amnesty International.
The Social Life of Misinformation: A Challenge
The Social Life of Misinformation: A Challenge
A roundtable discussion about the impact of misinformation has on social media and in relation to the work of human rights defenders. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Tools for Fighting Disinformation Networks
Tools for Fighting Disinformation Networks
Panel discussion about the "tools" currently used in gold-standard work in the field of disinformation networks, and should be concretely useful for Human Rights organisations in attendance. Hosted by Front Line Defenders
Eascair – The Black Irish Renaissance
Eascair – The Black Irish Renaissance
Panel discussion highlighting Ireland’s thriving but underrepresented Black-Irish creative scene and exploring how race and identity have influenced them. Hosted by Tobi Balogun. This work has emerged from the AIC Bursary Award 2020: Collaborative Arts and Human Rights which was offered by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, in partnership with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, and funded by the Arts Council’s Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme, managed by Create.
Visual Arts Showcase
Visual Arts Showcase
Webinar showcasing the diversity of experiences, lives and perspectives of disabled women through poetry, photo and music. Hosted by National Women's Council of Ireland.
Ag plé na naisc idir Athrú Aeráide, Cultúr na hÉireann agus Muintir na hÉireann / Exploring the links between Climate Change, Irish Culture and the Irish People
Ag plé na naisc idir Athrú Aeráide, Cultúr na hÉireann agus Muintir na hÉireann / Exploring the links between Climate Change, Irish Culture and the Irish People
Plé ar chearta daonna, filíocht agus an t- athrú aeráide / Discussion on human rights, poetry and the environment. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Arts, Climate Change, and Sustainability
Arts, Climate Change, and Sustainability
Online panel discussion on the arts, climate change and sustainability.
ACTitude International Partner Exchange
ACTitude International Partner Exchange
International Partner Exchange attended by partners of the ACTitude project. Hosted by Smashing Times.
Lived Experiences: Conflict + the Island of Ireland
Lived Experiences: Conflict + the Island of Ireland
Panel discussion exploring the impact of conflict on women that now reside in Ireland. Hosted by SPIRASI, the National Centre for Victims of Torture.
Voices of Witness
Voices of Witness
Readings and performances from writers Fióna Bolger, Catherine Ann Cullen, Oein DeBhairduin, Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal and Richie Keane with singer Niamh Parsons, exploring themes of witness and solidarity. Hosted by Poetry Ireland.
Unapologetic: Our founding, launch, and the importance of centralising minority voices
Unapologetic: Our founding, launch, and the importance of centralising minority voices
A panel discussing the launch of Unapologetic and the importance of centralising minority voices. Hosted by Unapologetic.
Connect Your Story to Your Voice!
Connect Your Story to Your Voice!
Interactive workshop exploring the fundamentals of storytelling, vocal technique, and audience engagement. Hosted by Front Line Defenders.
Walking the Walk: Practical Activism
Walking the Walk: Practical Activism
Panel discussion between Irish PEN, No Small Talk and Freedom to Write, presented by Irish PEN, Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and Smashing Times
Duck, Duck, Goose
Duck, Duck, Goose
Tour of new play, Duck, Duck, Goose, and online discussion with the creative team. Hosted by Fishamble Theatre Company.