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Press Release
Aug 13, 2024
HRF submits petition to the UN for Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham
Last month, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted an individual complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on the case of Singaporean human rights activist Jolovan Wham.
Press Release
Aug 1, 2024
HRF Welcomes the Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) welcomes the release of prominent Russian opposition leader and pro-democracy advocate Vladimir Kara-Murza, along with  other prisoners of conscience in Russia.
Ongoing Electoral Fraud in Venezuela
Press Release
Jul 31, 2024
Ongoing Electoral Fraud in Venezuela
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) reiterates its strong condemnation of dictator Nicolás Maduro’s fraudulent proclamation as Venezuela’s reelected president.
Press Release
Jul 30, 2024
HRF Submits Petition to United Nations on Egyptian Human Rights Activist Ahmed Amasha
This month, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted a petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on behalf of Ahmed Amasha, an Egyptian veterinarian, environmentalist, and human rights activist.
HRF condena el resultado fraudulento de las elecciones en Venezuela y exige la salida de Nicolás Maduro
Press Release
Jul 29, 2024
HRF condena el resultado fraudulento de las elecciones en Venezuela y exige la salida de Nicolás Maduro
Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condena categóricamente el recientemente anunciado y claramente fraudulento resultado de la elección por parte del régimen autoritario venezolano, otorgando al dictador Nicolás Maduro una victoria con el 51.20% del voto nacional.
HRF Condemns Fraudulent Election Results in Venezuela
Press Release
Jul 29, 2024
HRF Condemns Fraudulent Election Results in Venezuela
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) strongly condemns the Venezuelan authoritarian regime’s recently announced and patently fraudulent election results, giving dictator Nicolás Maduro a victory with 51.20% of the national vote.
Image of Karakalpak activist Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov
Press Release
Jul 25, 2024
HRF submits petition to UNWGAD for Karakalpak activist Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov
Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted a petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on behalf of Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, a lawyer, journalist, and human rights defender in the Karakalpak autonomous region of Uzbekistan.
Image of Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi
Press Release
Jul 23, 2024
HRF submits joint petition to the United Nations on behalf of Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi
Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted an individual complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) in the case of Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi in conjunction with Doughty Street Chambers and Index on Censorship.
World map highlighting Bolivia, Iraq, and Kazakhstan.
Press Release
Jul 19, 2024
HRF Brings UN Attention to Rights Abuses in Three Countries
Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) regarding Bolivia, Iraq, and Kazakhstan.
Image of HRF chairwoman Yulia Navalnaya
Press Release
Jul 10, 2024
HRF Condemns Russia’s Arrest Warrant for HRF Chair Yulia Navalnaya
Vladimir Putin’s regime on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, chair of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Navalnaya is accused of “participating in an extremist community.”
Image of HRF chairwoman Yulia Navalnaya
Press Release
Jul 1, 2024
Yulia Navalnaya is Elected Chair of Human Rights Foundation
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce the election of Yulia Navalnaya as its new Chair, succeeding Garry Kasparov after the conclusion of his third term as chairman.
Iranian artist and activist ​Toomaj Salehi
Press Release
Jun 25, 2024
Iran Supreme Court Overturns ​​Toomaj Salehi’s Death Sentence
On June 22, Iran’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence of Iranian hip-hop artist and Havel Prize Laureate Toomaj Salehi.
Belarusian activist Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk
Press Release
Jun 24, 2024
HRF submits joint petition to UNWGAD for Belarusian activist Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk
In late May, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and the Human Rights Center Viasna (Viasna) submitted a joint petition to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on behalf of well-known Belarusian pro-democracy activist Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk.
Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza
Press Release
Jun 17, 2024
HRF submits joint petition to the United Nations on behalf of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza
On June 3, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted an individual complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) in the case of Russian opposition leader and pro-democracy advocate Vladimir Kara-Murza, along with the Centre de la Protection Internationale (CPI), Freedom House, Free Russia Foundation (FRF), Global Justice Advisors, McCain Institute, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR).
HRF Bitcoin Development Fund header
Press Release
Jun 5, 2024
HRF Bitcoin Development Fund Grants One Billion Satoshis to 13 Projects Worldwide
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce 1 billion satoshis of gifts from its Bitcoin Development Fund.
Havel prize for creative dissent header featuring trophy and black background
Press Release
May 22, 2024
Announcing the 2024 Havel Prize Laureates from Iran, the Uyghur Region, and Venezuela
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent: Iranian hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, Uyghur poet and activist Tahir Hamut Izgil, and Venezuelan pianist and recording artist Gabriela Montero.
Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza
Press Release
Apr 12, 2024
HRF Petitions the State Department on Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Detention
On Thursday, the second anniversary of Russian pro-democracy advocate Vladimir Kara-Murza’s detention, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Free Russia Foundation (FRF), McCain Institute, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (RWCHR) filed a request to the US Department of State, calling for it to designate Kara-Murza as wrongfully detained and transfer his case to the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
Map highlighting Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nicaragua, North Korea, and Qatar.
Press Release
Apr 5, 2024
HRF Brings UN Attention to Rights Abuses in Five Countries
Last week, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) submitted contributions to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nicaragua, North Korea, and Qatar.
Two migrant workers pose for a picture in their construction gear for the Human Rights Foundations report titled "Authoritarianism and Trafficking in Persons".
Press Release
Mar 18, 2024
New HRF Report: Authoritarianism and Trafficking in Persons
There are an estimated 50 million people worldwide trapped in either forced labor or forced marriage. While human trafficking exists in every country, HRF’s research suggests authoritarian regimes are more likely to encourage and perpetuate human trafficking than democracies.
Former HRF chair and chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov
Press Release
Mar 6, 2024
HRF Condemns Russian Regime’s Designation of Garry Kasparov as a “Terrorist and Extremist”
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) condemns the Russian regime’s ludicrous designation of pro-democracy advocate and HRF Chairman Garry Kasparov as a Russian “terrorist and extremist.”
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