Keynote Speaker at the Third UN Ocean Conference
Afua Hirsch will deliver a keynote address at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon on 9th June 2025. The conference brings together global leaders, scientists, and advocates to advance international efforts around ocean sustainability and cooperation. Find out more at: https://sdgs.un.org/conferences/ocean2025.
Fireside Interview at the University of Southampton
Afua Hirsch will appear in conversation at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, as part of a special event hosted by the University of Southampton. Titled Conflicting Ideas; Conflict and Compassionate Conversations, the evening will explore how embracing diverse perspectives can foster empathy and understanding in divided times. Afua will be joined by Pascal Matthias, Associate Vice […]
Fireside Host for Caroline Darian (daughter of Gisele Pélicot)
Afua Hirsch hosted a powerful conversation with Caroline Darian at the Royal Geographical Society, London. Darian, daughter of Gisèle and Dominique Pelicot, shared her family’s story in the wake of one of France’s most shocking criminal trials. In a deeply moving discussion, she spoke about the trauma of chemical submission, her decision to speak out, […]
Fireside Host for Ashley Walters at Hackney Empire
On May 26th 2025, Afua Hirsch hosted an intimate fireside conversation with acclaimed actor, director, and musician Ashley Walters at Hackney Empire in London. The evening, titled Always Winning, offered a candid exploration of Walters’ remarkable journey—from his early days with So Solid Crew to his acclaimed role in Top Boy and beyond. Walters shared […]
Hosting White Man Walking screening at White City House
Afua Hirsch hosted a special screening of the documentary White Man Walking at Soho House White City, London. As associate producer on the film, Afua introduced the screening. The documentary follows Rob Bliss on a 1,500-mile walk through the American South, wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt and sparking candid conversations about race and privilege. […]
Fireside host for George Monbiot at The Conduit
Afua Hirsch hosted a powerful evening in conversation with acclaimed environmentalist, author, and Guardian columnist George Monbiot. In this thought-provoking fireside chat at The Conduit, London, Afua guided the conversation through Monbiot’s critique of neoliberalism—exploring its hidden history, its impact on democracy, inequality, and climate, and what it will take to build a better future. […]
Podcast Guest – Happy Place with Fearne Cotton
On February 24th, Afua Hirsch appeared on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast in an episode titled “Nobody gets to police our bodies!” In this candid conversation, Afua delved into how Western beauty standards have shaped perceptions of body image, particularly among women of colour. She emphasised the importance of rejecting societal pressures and embracing one’s […]
Galle Literary Festival, Sri Lanka
The Galle Literary Festival returns to Sri Lanka from 25–28 January 2025, featuring an exciting lineup of speakers in the stunning coastal town of Galle. Explore the programme and speakers here: https://galleliteraryfestival.com/speakers/
