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80:20 Educating and Acting for a Better World is an independent education organisation working at the intersection of human rights, global justice and public action.
Through education, research, resources and partnerships, we challenge unjust systems and dominant narratives, supporting people to think critically, act collectively and work towards a fairer, more equal and sustainable world.
Reading beyond the words: Why facts and questions matter
International Literacy Day invites us to think about what it means to read, understand and navigate the world around us. In a time of misinformation, algorithms and endless content, facts matter, but questions matter too.
Changing the Story
From producing education materials, learning guides to action-research, 80:20 designs and develops user-centred resources
Changing Systems
We work on systems change. This can mean challenging rules, processes, or structures through community projects and actions.
Changing Culture
We work on systems change. This can mean challenging rules, processes, or structures through community projects and actions.
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Art, resistance and human rights: 80:20 at the Frederick Douglass Civil Rights Festival 2026
Join 80:20 at the Frederick Douglass Civil Rights Festival for two events exploring subvertising, political illustration and the power of art in human rights education.
Reading beyond the words: Why facts and questions matter
International Literacy Day invites us to think about what it means to read, understand and navigate the world around us. In a time of misinformation, algorithms and endless content, facts matter, but questions matter too.
Walking Tour: Field notes on human rights activism from Bray
A National Heritage Week walking tour event