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Amal Clooney to headline Impact 2026 in Poznań, western Poland

12.01.2026 12:55
Amal Clooney, the renowned international human rights lawyer and wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney, will be a keynote speaker at Impact 2026 in Poland, organizers have announced.
US actor George Clooney (left) and Amal Clooney (right) arrive for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 11 January 2026.
US actor George Clooney (left) and Amal Clooney (right) arrive for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, USA, 11 January 2026. Photo: JILL CONNELLY/PAP/EPA

Impact 2026 is a leading global conference on law, technology, and social impact, taking place in Poznań on 13–14 May 2026.

Widely recognised as one of the most influential voices in international human rights, Clooney follows in the footsteps of her husband, who visited Poland last year. This time, it is the legal advocate herself who will take centre stage, bringing her expertise in international humanitarian law to the Polish audience.

She stands for women, justice, and freedom of the press. Amal Clooney is coming to Impact’26! It’s official: Amal...

Opublikowany przez Impact CEE Niedziela, 11 stycznia 2026

A Senior Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Technology and Justice, Amal Clooney is also a co-founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which supports victims of injustice worldwide.

She was named Legal 500 International Lawyer of the Year in 2024, and her work has been acknowledged by the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and Time magazine for its global impact.

Among her achievements, Clooney has secured the first-ever convictions of ISIS fighters for genocide and crimes against humanity, advocated for the release of political prisoners and journalists around the world, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, and, through her foundation, has assisted over a hundred journalists and human rights defenders while supporting thousands of women in defending their legal rights.

Organizers of Impact 2026 emphasised Clooney’s unique approach, noting that she harnesses the power of law alongside modern technology - including artificial intelligence - to give a voice to those whose most basic rights have been denied.

“At a time when truth and independent media are under threat, her words will resonate with extraordinary force from the stage in Poznań. In a world full of challenges, her actions and advocacy are an inspiration,” they said.

Recently, it was reported by Polish Radio English Service that Clooney and her husband obtained French citizenship.

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