20 - 23 MARCH 2025
FREE FOR ALL
IT’S BIGGER. IT’S LOUDER. IT’S MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER.
DIALOGUES | FILM FESTIVAL | THEATRE | POETRY | MUSIC FESTIVAL | EXHIBITIONS | MARKET | BOOK FAIR | CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
FOUR DAYS OF ACTIVISM, TOPICAL DEBATES & REFLECTION.
Daily Programme
WE THE PEOPLE, WALK
#HumanRightsFestival
#StandUp4HumanRights
#InclusiveSA
This is more than a festival—it’s a movement
Join thousands of activists, artists, and everyday South Africans as we stand up for justice, equality, and inclusion.
CONSTITUTION HILL HUMAN RIGHTS PRECINCT
GATES OPEN @10AM 20-22 MARCH | FREE ENTRY & SAFE PARKING
FREE ACCESS to the festival 20th, 21st, 22ndand 23rd of March.
space is limited, so reserve your ticket now to guarantee entry!
20 March 2025
21 March 2025
22 March 2025
23 March 2025
Unwavering resilience and her pivotal role in South Africa’s fight for freedom
THE LEGACY OF WINNIE MADIKIZELA-MANDELA – A THOUGHT PROVOKING PUBLIC LECTURE Delivered by MEC Finance & Economic Development Gauteng – Lebogang Maile
20 March 2025 @5.30pm
The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival is not just an event—it is a movement that unites communities in dialogue, reflection, and action. By honouring Winnie Madikizela-Mandela through this lecture and exhibition, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, resilience, and inclusivity.
PLUS: Over 50 social justice organizations will be on-site
1000 Drums for Solidarity
A powerful drumming activation honoring those who fought for our freedom and amplifying voices of the unheard.
THE Sounds of Freedom Concert
22 March:
A night of unmissable live performances, headlined by renowned jazz artist Mandisi Dyantyis, local DJs such as KEDINEO, Buhle Mbongwa and Simmy.
WeThePeople Walk
An 8KM walk through Johannesburg, standing up for human rights.
Walk for justice and inclusion!
Walkers are encouraged to take up a “Right” as enshrined in the Bill of Rights and Amplify it through art posters walk and talk.
Book Fair & Activism Village
Human Rights Film Festival
Makers Market
Social Justice Dialogues & Workshops
Children’s Festival
ARTivism (Art + Activism)
THIS YEAR’S THEME: A JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOUTH AFRICA
Our 2025 theme asks the hard questions: How do we move from ideals to action? How do we dismantle the barriers to true equality?
For four days, we’ll dive into issues of social justice, human rights, gender-based violence, climate action, democracy, and inclusion—not just through discussion, but through music, film, art, and collective activism.
