The Unheard Truth Book Tour
![]() | The Unheard Truth will be launched on 15th October in New York to coincide with The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17th October. Irene Khan will visit a number of US cities including Washington DC, Boston, Richmond VA and San Fransisco to publise the book before embarking on an international promotional tour which will include the UK, Finland, Ireland, Australia, South Korea, India and Brazil. |
| When | Where | Notes |
| Thursday, October 15 | New York, NY | New York Launch event for The Unheard Truth and Amnesty's Demand Dignity Campaign at Peterson Hall - 7:00 pm In addition to Irene Khan, prominent guests will include Larry Cox, Ina May Gaskin and Sakiko Fukuda-Parr Amnesty International Demand Dignity Campaign |
| Monday, October 19 | Cambridge, MA | Harvard Bookstore book signing - 5:00pm Event includes a talk on The Unheard Truth by Irene Khan, excerpt reading and a Q&A session. This event is free. |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Boston, MA | TUFTS University Lecture by Irene Khan - 7:00 pm. The topic of the speech will focus on poverty and human rights. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Washington, DC | Busboy & Poets book signing at the 5th & K location - 6:30pm Event includes a talk on The Unheard Truth by Irene Khan Busboys and Poets |
| Thursday, October 22 | Washington, DC | Center for American Progress Event - 6:00pm Event includes a talk on The Unheard Truth by Irene Khan |
| Friday, October 23 | Richmond, VA | Irene Khan's speech is entitled 'Hard Truths on Poverty and Human Rights' : 12:00pm. Modlin Centre for the Arts at the University of Richmond. |
| Saturday, October 24 | Richmond, VA | Irene Khan delivers keynote speech to the Opening Plenary of the MARO regional conference - 9:00am. There will be a book signing immediately following the plenary session. For more info, please visit: AIUSA-Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference 2009 |
| Monday, October 26 | Seattle, WA | Town Hall Event - 7:30pm. Irene Khan discusses poverty and human rights. Tickets are $5 at Brown Paper Tickets or 800/838-3006, and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. |
| Tuesday, October 27 | San Froncisco, CA | Irene Khan gives a public lecture. University of San Francisco - 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Los Angeles, CA | ALOUD & the Vesper Society present Irene Khan in conversation with author/activist Mike Farrell - 7:00pm This event is free. Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
| Thursday, October 29 | Berkeley, CA | KPFA and Berkeley Arts & Letters presenting - 7:30pm First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2345 Channing Way (at Dana St.) Enter from courtyard in the sanctuary. $10 advance at Brown Paper Tickets or 800-838-3006 /$13 door |
For the latest news on tour dates please visit The Unheard Truth.

