Report Jul 9, 2025 Rwanda UPR NGO Submission This submission was prepared by HRF, for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Rwanda.
Press Release Jul 9, 2025 HRF Highlights Human Rights Abuses in Georgia and Rwanda at UN Review Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted formal contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Georgia and Rwanda, bringing urgent attention to deteriorating human rights conditions in both countries.
Publication Feb 24, 2025 John Legend’s Kigali Concert: A Night of Music Amidst Regional Tensions Grammy award-winning artist John Legend delivered a mesmerizing performance in Kigali, Rwanda, on February 21, 2025, despite mounting pressure to cancel the show..
Report Feb 13, 2025 HRF pens open letter to John Legend The Human Rights Foundation has learned of your plans to perform in Kigali, Rwanda, on Feb. 21, 2025, as part of Move Afrika тАФ a collaboration between the Rwandan government, Global Citizen, and pgLang.
Press Release Aug 20, 2024 HRF Succeeds in UN Petition: Rwanda Condemned for Unlawful Detention of Nine Dissidents The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) welcomes the decision of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) deeming the 2021 arrest and imprisonment of nine Rwandan dissidents arbitrary and in violation of international law.
Publication Jul 26, 2024 How the NBA got into business with an African dictator In the summer of 2018, inside a national arena that felt more like a small-college gym, the NBA commissioner shot free throws with the president of Rwanda.
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, тАЬAfter Hotel Rwanda,тАЭ 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.
Press Release Jul 21, 2021 HRF to Samantha Bee: Do Not Whitewash RwandaтАЩs Crimes Against Refugees NEW YORK (July 21, 2021) тАФ On Monday, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to television host and executive producer, Samantha Bee, expressing concerns over how RwandaтАЩs dictatorial regime will likely exploit her showтАЩs segment
Press Release May 25, 2021 HRF to NBA: Don’t Play Ball With Rwanda’s Warmonger NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) тАУ This week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) sent a letter to the National Basketball AssociationтАЩs (NBA) Commissioner
