Know your freedoms: 11 human rights defenders you need to follow on Instagram right now

Amnesty has collaborated with 11 artists, creatives and campaigners to illustrate the four basic freedoms on social media

Four basic freedoms outlined in 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been reimagined as Freedom to Explore, Be, Imagine and Rebel

‘We [want to] inspire a new generation to know their rights - and claim them’ – Sacha Deshmukh

Amnesty International UK has collaborated with 11 artists to help a new generation of human rights defenders to better understand the four fundamental freedoms that every person has a right to.

Outlined in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was based on four basic freedoms – freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.

But many young people today are unaware of the human rights they are entitled to, despite living at a moment in history when many of these basic freedoms are at risk of being taken away.

Now Amnesty has reimagined these four tenets for a modern audience, redefining the broad categories as the:

Over the coming weeks, artists, creatives and campaigners will be sharing their interpretations of what these freedoms mean to them on Instagram.

“From the pandemic to the climate crisis to conflicts unfolding across the planet - we live in a world of unprecedented uncertainty. But there is hope. “Sixty years after Amnesty International was founded, we are collaborating with 11 fantastic artists, creatives and campaigners to reimagine the four basic freedoms - inspiring a new generation to know their rights and claim them. "Knowledge is power and at a time when many basic human rights are under threat, these artists are vital beacons of hope for their followers - and the wider world.”

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A number of artists are available for interview on request.