Announcement Jul 11, 2024 Apply to Attend the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum! The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is thrilled to announce the return of the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) to Oslo, Norway, on May 26-28, 2025. Apply to attend and join us for this extraordinary event next year!
Announcement Jun 19, 2024 Reclaim Democracy: Stories from the Oslo Freedom Forum The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast mini-series, “Reclaim Democracy: Stories from the Oslo Freedom Forum,” created in partnership with Foreign Policy.
Announcement Jun 14, 2024 Watch talks from the 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum! Did you miss this year’s Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) in Oslo, Norway? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered with new videos from our incredible lineup of human rights defenders and democracy advocates.
Reports Jun 5, 2024 2024 OFF Recap Report The 2024 OFF theme, Reclaim Democracy, emphasized the pivotal role every individual — speaker and participant alike — plays within the global movement for freedom and democracy.
Press Release May 22, 2024 Announcing the 2024 Havel Prize Laureates from Iran, the Uyghur Region, and Venezuela The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent: Iranian hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, Uyghur poet and activist Tahir Hamut Izgil, and Venezuelan pianist and recording artist Gabriela Montero.
Announcement May 10, 2024 Grammy-Winning Artist Carlos Vives to Perform at the Oslo Freedom Forum The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is excited to welcome Colombian singer, songwriter, and author Carlos Vives, who, alongside his band “La Provincia,” will perform a heartfelt concert for our speakers and participants at the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) this June.
Announcement May 9, 2024 Announcing OFF Interactive Programming Next month, as our OFF community gathers once again in Oslo, Norway, we expect the impact to only grow stronger. Through timely panel discussions, informative workshops, and more, attendees will explore practical, innovative solutions to expose tyranny and reclaim democracy.
Announcement May 7, 2024 After Hotel Rwanda: New FP x HRF Podcast The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is proud to announce the release of a new podcast, “After Hotel Rwanda,” produced by Foreign Policy magazine and sponsored by HRF. The four-part podcast series explores the abduction of Rwandan human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina and the incredible effort it took to bring him home.
Announcement May 2, 2024 Explore Art, Music, & Film at the Oslo Freedom Forum Creativity and free expression are some of the greatest threats to authoritarian rule. Through their soft power, art, music, and film can expose abuses and injustices perpetrated by dictators and rally civil society around a cause. For this reason, the Oslo Freedom Forum has become a natural home for musicians, performers, filmmakers, and visual artists who creatively challenge tyranny.
Announcement Apr 17, 2024 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum Speaker Spotlight: Carlos Chamorro Meet Carlos Chamorro, a renowned Nicaraguan journalist and 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum speaker.
Announcement Apr 15, 2024 College Freedom Forum Returned to UFM & Stanford University This month, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) returned to Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) in Guatemala and Stanford University in California to host the College Freedom Forum (CFF).
Announcement Apr 10, 2024 HRF and The Signal Release ‘The Long Game’ The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is excited to announce the release of “The Long Game,” a limited-run underground-style newspaper on the global struggle between authoritarian states and democratic life, created in partnership with The Signal.
Announcement Apr 2, 2024 Announcing New Speakers We are two months away from the 16th annual Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF), and our speaker lineup keeps growing!
Announcement Mar 26, 2024 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum Speaker Spotlight: Anastasia Shevchenko Meet Anastasia Shevchenko, a prominent Russian opposition leader and 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum speaker.
Announcement Mar 19, 2024 Defying Despair: Journalism’s Bold Stand Against Pessimistic Headlines On March 5, the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) hosted a panel, “Defying Despair: Journalism’s Bold Stand Against Pessimistic Headlines,” at the Conduit in Oslo, Norway.
Announcement Mar 13, 2024 Announcing New Speakers The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is thrilled to announce the latest additions to the lineup of speakers for the 16th annual Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place in Oslo, Norway, from June 3 to 5.
Announcement Mar 5, 2024 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum Speaker Spotlight: Sam Rainsy Meet Sam Rainsy, fierce Cambodian opposition leader and 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum speaker.
Announcement Feb 23, 2024 Bring your family to OFF! The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) invites you to bring your family to the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) Camp for Kids!
Announcement Dec 19, 2023 Thank You for Supporting HRF in 2023 With 2023 coming to a close, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) would like to thank you for continuing to support our efforts to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
Announcement Dec 14, 2023 Jailed in Iran: A Story of Hope and Activism On Dec. 6, the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) hosted “Jailed in Iran: A Story of Hope and Activism,” a conversation with author and former Iranian hostage Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and moderated by Hanne Skartveit, VG’s political editor.
