GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL
2-6 February 2026
London, The United Kingdom
The Girls Human Rights Festival is back for its 2026 edition! This five-day event will showcase incredible sessions designed to inspire action and empower girls globally. With a variety of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities, we will explore crucial topics such as leadership, legal advocacy, and social change. Learn more about the Girls Human Rights Festival 2024 and Girls Human Rights Festival 2025, where more than 1,000 girls came together to train, share, and grow as advocates for girls human rights.
Be part of a movement dedicated to fostering change.
Hosted at the prestigious Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, The Young Lawyers Symposium offers an unparalleled experience, providing access to some of the most influential minds in law. Thought-provoking sessions, networking opportunities, and an unforgettable environment that inspires and elevates your legal career.
The Activist Bootcamp, supported by Irwin Mitchell, offers a unique opportunity to advance your advocacy efforts and become a more effective changemaker. This immersive program is designed to equip you with essential skills, strategies, and tools to take your activism to the next level.
With the support of Irwin Mitchell, a leader in law and social justice, this bootcamp provides an invaluable blend of legal expertise and hands-on training. Whether you're passionate about human rights, environmental justice, or other social causes, you'll leave this experience prepared to make a real impact and inspire change in your community and beyond.
The Leadership Summit, supported by Hogan Lovells, is a transformative space designed to explore self-leadership and the skills needed to lead others in advancing girls' human rights.
Led by a lineup of distinguished experts, the summit offers a dynamic blend of plenary sessions, fireside chats, and hands-on leadership labs. These experiences are crafted to spark fresh insights, foster innovative strategies, and empower participants to take actionable steps toward achieving gender equality and uplifting girls around the globe.
Girls as Peacebuilders and Negotiators is an essential session for anyone passionate about creating real change through dialogue, advocacy, and strategic action. This masterclass will give you the tools to influence decision-making, resolve conflicts, and promote peace in your community and beyond.
You’ll gain practical insights into building coalitions, negotiating with key stakeholders, and communicating effectively with policymakers. Led by expert speakers, this session equips young changemakers with the skills to advocate for human rights, drive social change, and empower marginalized communities at both local and international levels.
Legally Empowered: Girls Leading Change is a transformative day designed to ignite the passion and power of the next generation of girls human rights lawyers!
Dive into leadership journeys, career-building strategies, and advocacy mastery, gaining the tools, inspiration, and connections to make a real impact in the world. Through interactive sessions, panels, and masterclasses, you’ll learn how to use the law to drive social change, protect human rights, and amplify girls’ voices globally.
This immersive experience empowers young women to become fearless advocates, equipped with the skills and confidence to shape a more just and equitable future.
Join us for the third annual
Girls Human Rights Festival 2026!
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Young Lawyers Symposium
Day 1
2 February 2026 -
Activist Bootcamp
Day 2
3 February 2026 -
Leadership Summit
Day 3
4 February 2026 -
Girls as Peacebuilders and Negotiators
Day 4
5 February 2026 -
Legally Empowered: Girls Leading Change
Day 5
6 February 2025
Girls Human Rights Festival is the flagship event of the Girls Human Rights Month. Throughout Girls Human Rights Month, a series of engaging and impactful events will take place, each designed to elevate the voices of young girls, showcase powerful stories, and create lasting change. ✨ Click here to learn more about the events throughout the month!
GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL
We are grateful to our sponsors for their generous support to the Girls Human Rights Festival.
Legacy Sponsors
If you want to sponsor or partner with us for the Girls Human Rights Festival, please contact us at HQ@ghrh.org.
FAQs
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The Girls Human Rights Festival is a five-day event held annually to amplify the voices of girls globally and promote gender equality. The festival brings together young leaders, activists, professionals, and organisations to explore critical issues related to girls' rights, leadership, and empowerment. It includes a variety of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities designed to inspire action and create positive change.
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The festival will be held at various locations in London, United Kingdom, with some events available for virtual participation. Keep an eye on our website for more details about the specific venues.
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The festival will feature a diverse range of events, including:
Opening Ceremony
Young Lawyers Symposium
Leadership Summit
Advocacy Bootcamp
Closing Ceremony
Each event is designed to inspire, inform, and empower participants, focusing on leadership, human rights advocacy, and girls' empowerment.
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You can register here for early access to tickets. We encourage you to register early to secure your spot and receive updates on event details.
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The festival is open to anyone interested in supporting girls’ human rights and equality. We welcome young activists, students, professionals, and individuals from around the world who are passionate about making a difference. Priority access will be given to Campus Ambassadors and Mini Hubs.
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To stay up to date, be sure to register for early access to tickets, and follow us on social media. You can also sign up for our newsletter to receive important announcements and event updates.
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As a Campus Ambassador/Mini Hub for the Girls Human Rights Month and Festival, you receive free and priority access to events and resources.
