Press Release Sep 15, 2020 Authoritarianism Rising on International Day of Democracy NEW YORK (September 15, 2020) — On the International Day of Democracy, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) remains strongly committed to its mission to promote and protect human rights in countries ruled by authoritarian regimes
Press Release Sep 22, 2020 HRF signs a joint letter to call on Chinese President Xi Jinping to pardon journalist at risk of dying in prison The Human Rights Foundation along with the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and a coalition of nine human rights NGOs call on Chinese President Xi Jinping to pardon journalist and two-time RSF Press Freedom Prize laureate, Huang Qi, who may die in prison if not freed immediately.
Press Release Sep 11, 2020 Dissidents & Dictators: Revolution in Belarus HRF’s Dissidents and Dictators interview series presents the latest episode with featured guest Andrei Sannikov (@A_Sannikov), former Belarusian presidential candidate, hosted by HRF’s Alexander Sikorski.
Press Release Sep 11, 2020 HRF to Disney: Speak Out About Chinese Oppression and Donate Mulan Profits NEW YORK (September 11, 2020) – Thousands of movie fans around the globe are boycotting the new live action remake of Disney’s Mulan after revelations regarding the movie’s filming and production in the Xinjiang region of China
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 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 20, 2020 HRF Condemns Poisoning of Russian Opposition’s Alexei Navalny NEW YORK (August 20, 2020) – The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) strongly condemns the suspected assassination attempt on leading Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny.
Press Release Aug 19, 2020 HRF Sends Letters to Belarusian Security Officers Accused of Crimes Against Humanity NEW YORK (August 19, 2020) – Belarusians have taken to the streets to express their anger following fraudulent election results
Press Release Aug 18, 2020 HRF Urges Canada, U.K., to Join Global Magnitsky Sanctions Against Chinese Officials Responsible for Violating the Rights of Uyghurs NEW YORK – The Human Rights Foundation today joined 70 other human rights organizations in announcing a joint letter calling on the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom to join…
Events Aug 14, 2020 Documentary: Lifelines The Human Rights Foundation’s “Lifelines” documentary series captures the stories of tireless human rights activists around the world
Blog Post Aug 10, 2020 Vietnam’s COVID Success Belies Escalating Crackdown on Rights Recently, Vietnam’s government has received praise in the media for the country’s low reported COVID-19 infection numbers and death rates. However, international media outlets should not be so quick to…
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.
Report Aug 1, 2020 Building and Uniting a Movement in the Arab World In November 2019, HRF held its first Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) Working Retreat for the Arab World, bringing together a group of 60 human rights advocates. The global community established…
Report Jul 15, 2020 State of Activism in the Arab World – Working Retreat Report In November 2019, HRF held its first Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) Working Retreat for the Arab World, bringing together a group of 60 human rights advocates.
News Jul 11, 2020 Op-Ed: The Dishonest and Irresponsible Wasp Network This op-ed was published by The National Review on July 11, 2020. By HRF’s Senior Legal Associate Roberto González and Junior Legal Researcher Zoe Gladstone The Netflix film Wasp Network,…
Press Release Jul 1, 2020 Hong Kong’s National Security Law: The Nail in the Coffin for One Country, Two Systems On July 1, 1997, the former British colony, Hong Kong, was handed back to the Chinese government after a 99-year lease between China and Britain expired.
Press Release Jun 16, 2020 Cuba: 60 Years of Revolution, 60 Years of Oppression Last month, the Cuban regime reportedly released over 6,500 prisoners to curb the spread of COVID-19. It was also reported that more than 300 people were imprisoned for “spreading an…
Media Jun 5, 2020 Op-Ed: In Hong Kong, Remembering Tiananmen Is Now Forbidden This op-ed was published by The Diplomat on June 4, 2020. By Thor Halvorssen, HRF’s President and Oslo Freedom Forum’s Founder One year ago, on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen…
Events Jun 3, 2020 Looking Back On The Tiananmen Massacre: June 4 Live Event On June 4, 2020, the Human Rights Foundation will host a live online event with survivors and eyewitnesses of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, on the 31st anniversary of these protests…
