Jack Healey | Jack Healey is a world renowned human rights activist and pioneer. An effective and innovative leader in the human rights movement for over 25 years, Healey has helped move the topic of human rights from closed-door diplomatic negotiations to widespread awareness, public debate, and direct citizen action. Colleagues credit him with making human rights a major focus of governments, advocacy organizations, and individuals around the world. Healey worked as director of Amnesty International USA for 12 years, where he brought human rights to the forefront of popular culture. Named "Mr. Human Rights" by U.S. News and World Report, Healey’s focus has been on inspiring the youth to support non-violent activism that would push back oppressive governments and societies. He continues to bring human rights to the global stage through his creative use of media, music, and enlistment of world-class talent as advocates. Today, Healey heads the Washington, D.C. based Human Rights Action Center (HRAC), where their most current project is "Burma: It Can’t Wait," an online media campaign highlighting the story of Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma.
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