Human Rights Now!
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Human Rights Now! was a worldwide tour of twenty benefit concerts on behalf of Amnesty International that took place over six weeks in 1988. Held not to raise funds but to increase awareness of both t
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Opening stages of the 19 September show at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium.
Human Rights Now! Tour booklet.
Lighters came out for songs such as Peter Gabriel's "Biko" that underscored the themes of the tour.
A Conspiracy of Hope
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A Conspiracy of Hope was a short tour of six benefit concerts on behalf of Amnesty International that took place in the United States during June 1986. The purpose of the tour was not to raise funds b
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…developed the concept with famed rock promoter Bill Graham, who had worked with Healey on Amnesty's shorter, United States-only tour in 1986, titled A Conspiracy of Hope, and who acted as tour director. Healey served as executive producer, leading the team of three producers: Mary Daly, Jessica Neuwirth, and James Radner…
Bob Geldof performing at the Conspiracy of Hope concert on June 15, 1986, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Hooters backstage at A Conspiracy of Hope
Sting and Bono performing "Invisible Sun" on June 15, 1986, at Giants Stadium.
Yugo backstage at Giants Stadium, signed by performers at the Giants Stadium concert.