Announcement May 8, 2025 Live debate: ‘Are sanctions effective?’ The Human Rights Foundation, in partnership with Open to Debate, will host a timely high-level debate around the question, ‘Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?’ at the Oslo Freedom Forum, our flagship human rights conference, in Norway on May 26.
Announcement May 5, 2025 Creative Dissent at the Oslo Freedom Forum Creative dissent is a powerful force for change. The Oslo Freedom Forum showcases courageous and imaginative art, music, and film celebrating freedom and standing against repression.
Announcement May 1, 2025 Announcing the 2025 Havel Prize Laureates from Syria, Russia, and Cuba The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent
Announcement Apr 25, 2025 New OFF Speakers Announced The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is thrilled to announce the latest additions to the lineup of speakers for the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place in Oslo, Norway, from May 26 to 28.
Announcement Apr 16, 2025 Announcing OFF25 Interactive Programming Over the past 17 years, the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) has given life to new strategies, partnerships, and support for human rights advocates and civil society organizations across the globe.
Announcement Apr 14, 2025 Meet this year’s first five Oslo Freedom Forum speakers From May 26 to 28, the Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) community will gather once again in Oslo, Norway, for the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF).
Announcement Mar 28, 2025 Bring your family to the OFF Camp for Kids! The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) invites you to bring your family to the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) Camp for Kids!
Publication Mar 26, 2025 2025 OFF Camp for Kids The Human Rights Foundation invites you to bring your family to the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) Camp for Kids!
Announcement Mar 24, 2025 “Imagine” at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum The 17th Oslo Freedom Forum, taking place from May 26 to 28 in Oslo, Norway, will explore this year’s theme: “Imagine.”
Announcement Jan 31, 2025 HRF’s College Freedom Forum returns to Tufts, UFM, & GW The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is thrilled to announce three upcoming College Freedom Forum (CFF) events this spring.
Blog Post Dec 8, 2020 Data Collection & Censorship in the Coronavirus Outbreak At the 2020 Oslo Freedom Forum, the Human Rights Foundation hosted a panel discussion about data collection and censorship as it relates to governmental responses to the coronavirus.
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.
