Announcement Aug 21, 2025 Last chance to bring human rights to SXSW 2026 There are only a couple of days left to help bring the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) to South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026, one of the world’s largest gatherings of creators, technologists, and global leaders.
Announcement Aug 5, 2025 Vote to Bring HRF to SXSW 2026! Each year, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) brings the global struggle for freedom to the forefront at South by Southwest (SXSW)
Announcement Jul 23, 2025 2025 OFF Recap Report As authoritarianism rises around the world, the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) continues to serve as a powerful antidote. Every year, OFF brings together the world’s most courageous voices, from political prisoners and artists to tech innovators and dissidents on the front lines.
Announcement Jul 17, 2025 HRF AI program in Business Insider In just eight minutes, Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey and HRF technical lead Justin Moon vibe coded a cutting-edge website for a human rights organization using only voice commands.
Announcement Jun 16, 2025 Introducing Out of Control Introducing Out of Control. There are all kinds of ways life might conspire to make other people’s experiences difficult for you to imagine.
Announcement May 19, 2025 OFF returns to Norway next week! On May 26-28, our community of changemakers will return to Oslo, Norway, for the 17th annual Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF).
Announcement May 16, 2025 5 Special Features We Are Excited to Present at OFF The Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) brings together the world’s most engaging human rights advocates, journalists, artists, tech entrepreneurs, and world leaders.
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 Apr 4, 2025 Announcing 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Tracks As we prepare for this year’s Oslo Freedom Forum, we are excited to announce our carefully curated tracks across panels, workshops, expos, art, music, and networking spaces.
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!
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 Mar 13, 2025 HRF & The Signal release newspaper on corruption The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is excited to announce the release of “Altered States,” a limited-run newspaper examining how dictators use power and illicit wealth to undermine democracy and strengthen authoritarianism. The newspaper explores the question: How much influence do foreign autocratic regimes have on democracies?
Announcement Mar 17, 2025 Altered States: Editor’s note Corruption is everywhere. Or so you might think—because narratives of corruption are everywhere.
Announcement Feb 24, 2025 Chevron and Harry Sargeant Are Financing Dictator Nicolas Maduro — When Will the U.S. Stop It? Venezuelan dictator and drug cartel kingpin Nicolas Maduro has a $25 million bounty on his head.
Announcement Feb 17, 2025 Join HRF at SXSW in Austin on March 9-12 Next month, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) will be heading to Austin, Texas, for the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference.
