Speaking
Here you can find a collection of Samia's many speaking engagements. As a passionate advocate for human rights and the environment, she has addressed many different groups, including youth, decision-makers, civil society, and business leaders. Through all her work, she strives to amplify underprivileged groups' voices and create a more just and equitable world.
For Samia, speaking out on issues that matter is not just a passion, but a calling. From addressing the challenges facing marginalized communities to advocating for climate justice, she has spoken at numerous engagements over the years. Drawing from her unique perspectives as a young woman, Black American and law student, she delivers impactful, thought-provoking speeches that challenge the status quo and inspire action.
Her approach to speaking is always tailored to the specific needs of her audience. No matter who she speaks to, she always aims to empower and inspire others to create change in their lives, their communities, and the world.
If you are looking for someone to speak at your next event, contact Samia to discuss how she can help inspire your audience to take action towards creating a more just and equitable world.

Highlights
Browse a selection of Samia's speaking engagements
"The human right to a healthy environment is the unspoken assumption of environmental justice." - Samia Shell
Chronology of Samia's Speaking Engagements
“A Human Right to a Healthy Environment”
Panelist
(September 2020)
“Localizing Change - Think Global, Act Local”
Panelist
(September 2020)
Intergenerational Diplomacy:
Public, Legal and Private Sectors
Panelist
(February 2021)
“The Right to a Healthy Environment”
Moderator
(May 2021)
Opening Plenary of the North American Phoenix Consultation on children’s rights to
a healthy environment
Speaker
(July 2021)
“Empowerment/Storytelling”
Youth Empowerment Climate Summit
Panelist
(August 2021)
“Mobilizing Young People’s Agenda: Climate Justice and Environmental Rights”
Speaker
(January 2022)
UN Recognition of the Human Right to a Healthy Environment Expert Seminar
Panelist
(April 2022)
Launch of the Convention on the Rights of the Child General Comment No. 26
Moderator
(February 2022)
“Right to a Healthy Environment in US Law: Justice for Communities Today and Tomorrow”
Symposium and CLE
Panelist
(June 2022)
“Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7)”
2023 UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Youth Forum
Panelist
(April 2023)