Publication Feb 5, 2021 Bitcoin Is Protecting Human Rights Around the World Bitcoin has won over some of America’s best-known billionaires, and institutions worldwide are treating it as a serious financial asset. But bitcoin’s rising price is only one part of the story.
Blog Post Jan 29, 2021 What’s Happening in Xinjiang? Q&A With Uyghur Activist Jewher Ilham China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, also known as the Uyghur Region or East Turkestan, is home to millions of Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic and religious minorities.
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 Jan 13, 2021 In Pursuit of Freedom: A Year of Global Protest Art HRF is proud to present “In Pursuit of Freedom,” a digital art exhibit featuring 15 protest movements from around the globe.
Press Release Jan 11, 2021 HRF Announces New Recipients of Gemini-Backed Bitcoin Development Fund NEW YORK (January 12, 2021) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) today announced that its next Bitcoin Development Fund gifts will be two grants of $25,000 in Bitcoin to Ben Kaufman and the Global Mesh Labs team.
Events Jan 8, 2021 HRF Film THE DISSIDENT Available Now on VOD THE DISSIDENT, a critically-acclaimed feature film produced by the Human Rights Foundation is now finally available on streaming platforms for viewers to rent or own.
Press Release Dec 17, 2020 HRF to UN: Investigate the Arbitrary Detention of Lao Activist Houayheung Xayabouly NEW YORK (December 17, 2020) – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Manushya Foundation, and Humanity Beyond Borders have jointly submitted an individual complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD)
Announcement Dec 9, 2020 HRF Film “The Dissident” Is Coming To A Screen Near You NEW YORK (December 9, 2020) – THE DISSIDENT, a new feature film directed by Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel and produced by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF)
Announcement Dec 1, 2020 HRF announces two Bitcoin Development Fund updates: new gift to Gloria Zhao and partnership with Gemini The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced that its next Bitcoin Development Fund gift will be a $50,000 grant to Bitcoin core developer Gloria Zhao, who is graduating this month from UC Berkeley with a degree in computer science.
Press Release Dec 1, 2020 HRF announces two Bitcoin Development Fund updates: new gift to Gloria Zhao and partnership with Gemini NEW YORK (December 1, 2020) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced that its next Bitcoin Development Fund gift will be a $50,000 grant to Bitcoin core developer Gloria Zhao
Press Release Nov 12, 2020 HRF Submits Joint Petition to UN on Maduro’s Persecution of Judge Afiuni NEW YORK (November 12, 2020) – Today, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR), the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI)
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.
Press Release Oct 12, 2020 HRF Program Wins W3 Design Award NEW YORK (October 12, 2020) — Flash Drives For Freedom has been voted “Best in Show” among websites for activism in the 15th annual w3 Awards.
Events Sep 4, 2020 HRF and Stanford University’s Hoover Institution Launch Event Series The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is co-hosting The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism: China, AI, & Human Rights
Press Release Sep 2, 2020 HRF Film THE DISSIDENT Set For Theatrical and VOD Release NEW YORK (September 2, 2020) – THE DISSIDENT, a new feature film directed by Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel and produced by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) released its theatrical trailer today.
Press Release Aug 20, 2020 HRF Launches Belarus Solidarity Fund NEW YORK (August 20, 2020) – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) today launched the Belarus Solidarity Fund
Press Release Aug 19, 2020 It’s Time to Wear Our Values It’s not enough to live by our values ― we must wear them too.
Press Release Aug 7, 2020 Hip Hop Artist Tyga Cancels Dictator-Sponsored Concert MINSK, BELARUS (August 7, 2020) – American hip hop artist Tyga has cancelled his performance at a government-sponsored concert in Belarus on August 8, after pressure from the Human Rights…
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.
Media Aug 6, 2020 Tyga Cancels Belarus Concert Criticized as “Propaganda Stunt” (Hollywood Reporter) 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.
