Publication Nov 16, 2021 A Free Belarus on the Horizon A conversation between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and HRF Chairman Garry Kasparov about how dictator Alexander Lukashenko stole the 2020 presidential election, how Belarus rose up, and how she has been advocating around the world for the release of political prisoners, an end to political violence, and free and fair elections in Belarus.
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 Nov 4, 2021 HRF Havel Prize Laureate Badiucao Makes Headlines The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) congratulates exiled Chinese dissident artist Badiucao for his recent initiatives that have made headlines around the world and raised awareness about the human rights abuses perpetrated by China’s authoritarian regime.
Press Release Sep 14, 2021 HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund announces 375 million satoshis across 10 Q3 Gifts HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund announces 375 million satoshis across 10 Q3 Gifts
Press Release Aug 26, 2021 HRF Succeeds in UN Petition Against Cuba NEW YORK (August 26, 2021) — This week, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) published a decision concluding that the April 2020 arrest and detention of Cuban prodemocracy activist Keilylli De La Mora
Press Release Aug 6, 2021 New HRF Report: The CCP’s 100 Years of Suppression NEW YORK (August 6, 2021) — Last month, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marked its 100-year anniversary with fireworks and extravagant displays to distract the world from its appalling human rights abuses.
Blog Post Aug 4, 2021 Unraveling China’s Attempts to Hinder Academic Freedom: Confucius Institutes As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) enters its 100th year, it continues to actively spearhead extensive propaganda, censorship, and repression campaigns within and outside of China’s borders.
Reports Aug 1, 2021 HRF Report: CCP 100 Years of Suppression 2021 marks the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the sole ruling party of China.
Press Release Jun 30, 2021 HRF Announces the Art in Protest Residency Program NEW YORK (June 30, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and Gray Area Foundation for the Arts proudly announce the launch of the Art in Protest Residency program.
Press Release Jun 23, 2021 HRF Succeeds in UN Petition — Laos Condemned for Detention of Houayheung “Muay” Xayabouly NEW YORK (June 23, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF), along with the Manushya Foundation and Humanity Beyond Borders
Press Release Jun 22, 2021 HRF Campaign: Don’t Buy Clothes Made With Violence NEW YORK (June 22, 2021) – Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) initiated a poster campaign to bring attention to the links between the apparel industry and the Uyghur genocide in China.
Publication Jun 10, 2021 Exposición digital de artistas del Movimiento San Isidro reivindica el arte como forma de resistencia Bajo el título “Arte en resistencia”, el Centro para la Apertura y el Desarrollo de América Latina (CADAL), en conjunto con el programa Art in Protest (Arte en Protesta) de Human Rights Foundation (Fundación para los Derechos Humanos), inauguró este 3 de octubre una exposición digital que reúne obras de diversos artistas integrantes del Movimiento San Isidro (MSI) y las presenta mediante una experiencia virtual en 3D.
Press Release May 31, 2021 HRF Bitcoin Development Fund makes $210,000 in gifts NEW YORK (May 31, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation is delighted to announce the latest round of grants as part of its Bitcoin Development Fund.
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 Apr 6, 2021 HRF Raises $500,000 to Support Democracy in Belarus NEW YORK (April 5, 2021) – The Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) Belarus Solidarity Fund has raised more than $500,000 to support peaceful movements demanding democratic reform in Belarus.
