Human Rights Action Center partners with NGOs, musicians, actors, businesses, and students - all who wish to create a unified voice for oppressed people everywhere.
Together we speak for victims of hunger, human trafficking, war, oppressive governments, hate, and greed. The message is proclaimed in speeches, the written word, in video, via music, and in one-on-one conversations on the train. It takes every person to speak up every day. Below are a few samples of past work.
Videos
Freedom Campaign ‘DOUYE!’ (Our Cause)
Supporters included: Bill Clinton, Bono, John McCain, Anjelica Huston, Anthony Kiedis, R.E.M.
Keeper Of The Flame
Jim Carrey for Burma PART 1 – The APPEAL
Jim Carrey for Burma PART 2 – The CALL TO ACTION
Burma: It Can't Wait/ US Campaign for Burma and Universal Declaration of Human Rights online PSA campaigns
Burma: It Can’t Wait supporters included: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Woody Harrelson, Ellen Page, Judd Apatow, Norman Lear, James Cameron, Joseph Fiennes, Moby, Brett Dennen, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Silverman, Maradona, Mana, Anjelica Huston, Hank Azaria, Billy Baldwin, Eddie Izzard, Jason Schwartzman, Famke Janssen, Steven Seagal, Kim Kardashian, Matisyahu, Will Farrell, Giovanni Ribisi, Felicity Huffman, Julie Benz, Jason Biggs, Eva Longoria Parker, Jorja Fox, Jackson Browne, Wally Langham, Rasanna.
The “Freedom To Lead” poster was created for this initiative by Shepard Fairey.
His other works can be viewed at his website here.
Music
Produced By Jack Healey
Generations One CD - A Punk Look At Human Rights
Punk rock has been deeply rooted in human rights politics, from its earliest days in England through its modern American incarnation. This CD compilation of punk music is a tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt, who led the United Nations to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Generations One features a track by the Electric Dog House, a band led by former Clash singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe Strummer, GreenDay, Bad Brains, and Lagwagon are also featured.
Seattle UN F.A.O. Groundwork CD - An International CD / Concert Series to Support the FAO/UN Global Anti-Hunger Campaign
Artists include R.E.M., Michael Franti & Spearhead, Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews, Femi Kuti, Emmylou Harris, Mana, The Wallflowers, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, Artis the Spoonman and many more. 2001-2002
For the Lady - Dedicated to freeing Aung San Suu Kyi and the courageous people of Burma.
Artists include: U2, Natalie Merchant, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, Ani DiFranco, R.E.M., Avril Lavigne, Talib Kweli, Peter Gabriel (Here Comes The Flood), Ben Harper, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Damien Rice, Travis, Indigo Girls and Matchbox Twenty have joined together to create a major benefit album.
Artists include Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Sting, Ani Difranco, U2, Coldplay, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Bright Eyes, Avril Lavigne, Maná, Eric Clapton, Matchbox 20, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Lili Hayden, and others.
Joe Strummer - "Generations"
Featuring Jack Healey
Concerts/Television Specials
Produced By Jack Healey
2004-2005: US Campaign for Burma
2001-2002: Seattle UN F.A.O. Groundwork
Feb. 9, 1999: Bangkok, Thailand - Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi - in support of her cause and the Burmese people
1991: 'Free to Laugh' - three-hour show
1990: 'From A Hug To A Hope' - Concert in Santiago, Chile
1988: Human Rights Now! Tour
1986: Conspiracy of Hope Tour
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