Press Release Jan 23, 2023 HRF Condemns the Assassination of Thulani Maseko in Eswatini The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) mourns the death of renowned Swazi human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and calls for a credible, independent investigation into his assassination on Jan. 21, 2023.
Press Release Jul 19, 2022 Angola’s Dos Santos Died, Leaves Legacy of Kleptocracy NEW YORK (July 19, 2022) — José Eduardo dos Santos, Angola’s former dictator, died on July 8 in a Barcelona hospital after a long illness.
Press Release Apr 11, 2022 HRF Mourns the Passing of Ghanaian Economist and Freedom Champion George Ayittey The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. George Ayittey, a celebrated Ghanaian economist, author, and the president of the Free Africa Foundation. He was also a former political prisoner.
Press Release Feb 8, 2022 Celebrated Human Rights Activist Hervé Mombo Kinga Dies in Gabon NEW YORK (February 8, 2022) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) mourns the passing of prominent human rights and pro-democracy activist Hervé Mombo Kinga, who died in his native Gabon, following complications due to COVID-19.
Press Release Oct 29, 2021 HRF Condemns Military Coup, Crackdown, and Internet Shutdown in Sudan The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condemns Monday’s military coup in Sudan
Press Release Aug 30, 2021 HRF Succeeds in UN Petition against Tanzania NEW YORK (August 30, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) welcomes the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s (UNWGAD) determination that the December 2019
Press Release Jul 21, 2021 HRF to Samantha Bee: Do Not Whitewash Rwanda’s Crimes Against Refugees NEW YORK (July 21, 2021) — On Monday, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to television host and executive producer, Samantha Bee, expressing concerns over how Rwanda’s dictatorial regime will likely exploit her show’s segment
Press Release Jul 15, 2021 HRF Brings UN Attention to Rights Abuses in Venezuala, Uganda, and Zimbabwe NEW YORK (July 15, 2021) — Yesterday, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Venezuela, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Press Release May 25, 2021 HRF to NBA: Don’t Play Ball With Rwanda’s Warmonger NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) – This week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Commissioner
Publication May 11, 2021 Akon’s Romance with Dictatorship Another chapter was recently written in the ongoing romance between celebrities and dictators. This time the dictator seeking to launder his reputation and distract from his crimes was Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni.
Press Release Apr 13, 2021 HRF & Vanguard Africa to Akon: Invest in Ugandans, Not Museveni’s Dictatorship NEW YORK & WASHINGTON, DC: (April 13, 2021) — Yesterday, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and Vanguard Africa sent a joint letter to multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Akon
Press Release Mar 18, 2021 Tanzania’s President John Magufuli Has Died, Leaves Legacy of Repression NEW YORK (March 18, 2021) — Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli, died yesterday in Dar es Salaam, the country’s former capital.
Press Release Feb 9, 2021 HRF to MTV Africa: Don’t Partner with Uganda’s Murderous Regime NEW YORK (February 8, 2021) – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) welcomes the indefinite postponement of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2021 in Uganda
Press Release Feb 3, 2021 HRF to Biden Administration: Focus on Worst Human Rights Offenders NEW YORK (February 3, 2021) – Following the inauguration of President Joseph Biden in the United States on January 20, 2021
Press Release Oct 16, 2020 Malawi: Against Background of Global Declines, Democracy Scores A Win The Supreme Court’s landmark 2020 ruling is the first time a presidential election has successfully been annulled by the judiciary in Malawi and is only the second time on the…
Press Release May 31, 2019 HRF Demands Release of Nonviolent Activists in Zimbabwe The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condemns the arrest of seven human rights activists in Zimbabwe for their participation in a non-violent activism workshop, and calls on the Zimbabwe government to release them immediately.
Press Release Mar 22, 2019 Whistleblower detained after exposing Mauritanian President’s Ponzi scheme NEW YORK (March 22, 2019) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condemns the arbitrary arrest of transparency activist and whistleblower Abderrahmane Weddady, and calls on the West African government of…
Press Release Oct 5, 2018 HRF Congratulates Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and OFF Speaker Denis Mukwege This morning, Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi activist and genocide survivor Nadia Murad were awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end the use of sexual…
Press Release Aug 24, 2018 Burundi Sentences Nonviolent Activist to Five Years in Prison NEW YORK (August 24, 2018) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condemns a Burundian court decision that sentenced human rights advocate Nestor Nibitanga to five years in prison for allegedly…
News Aug 2, 2018 Comoros leader says wins vote to extend presidential term limits (Reuters) – Comoros President Azali Assoumani has won a referendum to extend presidential term limits and end a system of rotating power among the archipelago’s three main islands by an…
