Events

We hold a variety of events throughout the year – some are open to everyone, others are targeted at specific groups. We also co-host, support and speak at many other events.

Regular BIHR events are listed below, but keep an eye on our Upcoming events page for details of other events including panel debates and seminars. Or join up as a Friend of BIHR to receive advance notice of our events, and exclusive members-only invitations.

Contact events@bihr.org.uk or call 020 7848 1924 for more information, to discuss opportunities to sponsor or co-produce events or to request a BIHR speaker for an event.

Lunchtime Lectures

Now in their 21st year, our renowned Lunchtime Lectures are open to everyone and a rare opportunity for members of the public to hear, and question, high profile speakers. Read more about the lectures »

Paul Sieghart Memorial Lecture

The annual Paul Sieghart Memorial Lecture is held in memory of the great contribution made by Paul Sieghart to the advancement of human rights throughout the UK. Paul Sieghart was instrumental in making BIHR a success in its earlier years. Past lecturers include Justice Albie Sachs, Professor Amartya Sen and The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hale of Richmond. Read more about the lecture »

Annual Reception

Our Annual Reception is a night for friends and colleagues of BIHR to meet and network with other supporters and advocates of human rights, and learn more about BIHR. Read more about the reception »

BIHR conference

BIHR’s first annual conference, ‘Human rights visions of equality’, took place on 18 June 2007. Read more about the conference »

Policy seminars

BIHR hosts seminars to support our policy, research and external affairs work. Read more about our policy seminars»

Training courses

In addition to our in house training service, we are planning a number of open human rights training courses later in 2007. You can receive updates about our training via email.