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May 19, 2026

HRF submits a petition to the United Nations on behalf of Pastor Jin, Pastor Gao, and Pastor Wang in China

NEW YORK (May 20, 2026) — Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted an individual complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) on behalf of Pastors Jin “Ezra” Mingri (金明日), Gao Yingjia (高颖佳), and Wang Lin (王林), who are all currently detained in China for exercising their freedom of religion.

May 11, 2026

Why is Forced Labor So Prominent in Authoritarian Regimes?

The first piece of our series introduced a harsh reality: the clothes we wear every day are often produced within a global system where human rights are regularly violated and workers have limited ability to refuse or exit abusive conditions.

May 10, 2026

Wife of Chinese Dissident Artist Gao Zhen Wishes Husband Happy 70th Birthday

Today, May 10, 2026, is Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen’s 70th birthday, and he is spending it in a Chinese prison.

May 10, 2026

HRF Continues to Condemn the Detention of Gao Zhen on his 70th Birthday

Today, May 10, 2026, is Gao Zhen’s 70th birthday, and he is spending it in a Chinese prison.

May 8, 2026

HRF Sponsors Second Edition of AI Hack for Freedom in Nashville, TN, May 9–10

The Human Rights Foundation is pleased to sponsor the AI Hack for Freedom II, taking place May 9–10 in Nashville, Tennessee.

May 6, 2026

My Brother’s 16-Year Sentence Was Not Enough for Uzbekistan. Now They Want Him to Disappear.

Dauletmurat Tajimuratov was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2023. Last week 2.5 years were added to his sentence.

May 4, 2026

HRF Secures Victory at the UN: Working Group Orders Equatoguinean Lawyer Anacleto Micha Ndong Nlang’s Immediate Release

NEW YORK (May 4, 2026) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) celebrates a significant victory in the path to justice for unjustly detained Equatoguinean lawyer and activist Anacleto Micha Ndong Nlang.

May 3, 2026

Keeping Uyghur Stories Alive: Q&A with Exiled Uyghur Journalist Tahir Imin

Press freedom is under threat globally, as media outlets face mounting challenges that force their closure and a growing number of journalists are thrown behind bars.

Apr 27, 2026

NBA’s Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal

As the NBA enters its postseason crescendo, its carefully cultivated image as one of the most progressive leagues in sports is once again in the spotlight due to its partnership with Rwanda, which has long been accused of human rights abuses and war crimes.

Apr 22, 2026

What Does Authoritarianism Have to Do with Fashion?

The clothes we wear rarely tell the full story of how they were made. Behind a shirt or pair of jeans is a global supply chain that spans farms, factories, and lives.

Apr 20, 2026

HRF Brings UN Attention to Rights Abuses in Swaziland, Thailand and Hungary

NEW YORK (April 20, 2026) — This month, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted formal contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Swaziland and Thailand, as well as a joint submission for Hungary with the Artistic Freedom Initiative (AFI).

Apr 28, 2020

Flash Drives for Freedom Nominated for Webby Award

Today, the Webby Awards in New York announced that the Human Rights Foundation’s (HRF) Flash Drives for Freedom program has been nominated for this year’s award in the Best Cause-Related…

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