Human Rights on the Podium: Ten Young People Take the Floor is an event held in Copenhagen, Denmark, at the Skuespilhuset, the Playhouse. It is staged to mark UN Human Rights Day, and it gives the floor to ten young speakers who address the subject in their own words.
The evening is not only a talk. Alongside the speakers, the programme includes ballet and opera performances, which take place in the theatre's foyer. The mix of spoken testimony and live dance and singing makes it a different kind of visit from a typical lecture or a night at the theatre.
What to expect
- Ten young people speaking on human rights, one after another
- Ballet and opera performances in the foyer
- An event built around the UN Human Rights Day, held in the Playhouse
The format suits visitors who want to hear new voices on a serious theme and who enjoy performance as well. Because the speakers are young, the evening may appeal to people interested in how the next generation approaches human rights.
Around the venue
The Skuespilhuset sits in Copenhagen, the Danish capital, so the event can be combined with a wider stay in the city. Visitors can check the event page for details on the programme and any practical information before going.