Blog Post Dec 17, 2021 Igniting the Truth Against Authoritarian Sportswashing It is no secret that over the past several years, respect for democratic institutions and human rights has deteriorated around the world.
Press Release Dec 7, 2021 HRF Applauds Biden Administration’s Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics NEW YORK (December 7, 2021) – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) welcomes the Biden administration’s announcement of a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Publication Nov 9, 2021 Justin Bieber Slammed by Human Rights Activists Ahead of Saudi Arabia Concert Justin Bieber is being accused by a human rights organization chaired by former chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov of becoming a “pawn” of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman if he performs in Saudi Arabia next month.
Press Release Nov 9, 2021 HRF to Justin Bieber: Cancel Performance in Saudi Arabia NEW YORK (November 9, 2021) — On December 5, 2021, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform at the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021
Press Release May 26, 2021 HRF & Lantos to Olympics: Don’t Invite Dictators to the Opening Ceremonies NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice (Lantos Foundation) today launched the “Empty Box” Campaign
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 Mar 10, 2021 HRF to Pentathlon Championships: Don’t Run With el-Sisi’s Brutal Regime NEW YORK (March 10, 2021) – On Monday, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM)
Press Release Jan 15, 2021 HRF to International Ice Hockey Federation Council: Don’t Legitimize Dictatorship in Belarus NEW YORK (January 15, 2021) – Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to René Fasel, the president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
Press Release Oct 27, 2020 HRF to Ladies European Tour: Cancel Tournament in Saudi Arabia NEW YORK — While women’s rights activists languish in prison, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host its first-ever women’s golf tournament.
Publication Aug 6, 2020 Tyga Cancels Belarus Concert Criticized as “Propaganda Stunt” Rapper Tyga has been urged by the Human Rights Foundation to cancel a concert in Belarus organized by its “dictator” ruler and due to take place the night before a presidential election.
Publication Jul 9, 2019 Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia performance following backlash from human rights activists Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj said that she is no longer headlining a concert in Saudi Arabia this month after her decision to perform in the staunchly conservative nation generated backlash from human rights groups.
Press Release Jan 30, 2019 HRF Urges World-Renowned Artists to Cancel Concert in Saudi Arabia RIYAD, Saudi Arabia (January 29, 2019) — Mariah Carey , Tiësto, and Sean Paul will travel to Saudi Arabia to perform at King Abdullah Economic City on January 31, 2019. World renowned artists should not be…
Publication Aug 4, 2015 Lionel Messi accused of undermining children’s rights work with Gabon visit US-based group says Barcelona striker displayed ‘enthusiastic support for dictatorship that has refused to investigate ritual murders
Publication Aug 3, 2015 Lionel Messi Slammed for ‘Partying with Oppressors’ by Human Rights Foundation The Human Rights Foundation has issued a scathing attack on Lionel Messi in the wake of his recent visit to Gabon, accusing the Barcelona icon of “partying with oppressors.”
Publication Aug 3, 2015 Lionel Messi criticised by Human Rights Foundation for Gabon trip HRF condemns Barcelona star’s trip to Gabon amidst allegations of child murder and organ harvesting
Publication Aug 3, 2015 Lionel Messi accused of endorsing Gabon ‘dictatorship’ with visit to 2017 Africa Cup of Nations venue Barcelona striker Lionel Messi accused by activists of showing ‘enthusiastic support’ for central African country that failed to halt ritual murder of children.
Publication Aug 3, 2015 Lionel Messi Slammed for ‘Partying with Oppressors’ by Human Rights Foundation The Human Rights Foundation has issued a scathing attack on Lionel Messi in the wake of his recent visit to Gabon, accusing the Barcelona icon of “partying with oppressors.”
Publication May 2, 2014 Erykah Badu’s Oppressively Apolitical Stance on Human Rights Entertainers have been learning the hard way that there are consequences for celebrating dictators.
Publication Oct 28, 2012 Urban Outfitters No Longer Carrying Che Guevara Shirts After Controversy After drawing public criticism for offering shirts emblazoned with the image of Argentine-born guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara, the company no longer appears to offer the product.
