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Dec 2, 2025

Stand with freedom and democracy this Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity that brings together people around the world to support the causes that matter most.

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Nov 26, 2025

20 years of impact that you made possible

You are part of a global community that believes in freedom and helps realize it around the world.

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Nov 24, 2025

HRF Announces Support for Projects Advancing AI for Individual Rights

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) today announced the first round of grants made as part of its new AI for Individual Rights program.

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Nov 20, 2025

20 Years of Headlines, One Mission

When the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) was founded 20 years ago, one thing was clear: defending freedom meant telling the truth and telling it loudly.

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Nov 19, 2025

Step into the Dictator’s Laundromat in Story City

Discover how dictators launder their reputations and what you can do about it.

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Nov 4, 2025

Empowering Students to Defend Freedom: 2025 College Freedom Forum Highlights

This year, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) collaborated with four universities to host the College Freedom Forum (CFF).

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Oct 30, 2025

Harnessing the Power of AI to Advance Human Rights

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of modern life—from work and communication to governance and security.

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Oct 20, 2025

2026 Art in Protest Resident Announcement

We’re thrilled to share that Ugandan visual artist Leilah Babirye has been selected as the 2026 Art in Protest resident artist through our partnership with Fountainhead Arts.

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Oct 16, 2025

The Oslo Freedom Forum Returns June 1–3, 2026

Mark your calendar: the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) is back! Join us from June 1-3, 2026, in Oslo, Norway, for the 18th edition of the world’s most unique conference

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Oct 3, 2025

Join HRF’s live webinar: The Impact of the War on Ukrainian Children

Join the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) for the live webinar, “The Impact of the War on Ukrainian Children,” on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11:00 a.m. EST, on the devastating effects of the war in Ukraine on the country’s…

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Oct 1, 2025

Why Bitcoin is Freedom Money: HRF in the Journal of Democracy

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to share “Why Bitcoin is Freedom Money,” a new essay by HRF Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein, published in the Journal of Democracy.

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Sep 23, 2025

Voices of Dissent: October 6 at Rowan University

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is thrilled to bring the College Freedom Forum (CFF) to Rowan University on October 6, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Dec 2, 2025

Stand with freedom and democracy this Giving Tuesday

Nov 26, 2025

20 years of impact that you made possible

Nov 24, 2025

HRF Announces Support for Projects Advancing AI for Individual Rights

Nov 20, 2025

20 Years of Headlines, One Mission

Nov 19, 2025

Step into the Dictator’s Laundromat in Story City

Nov 4, 2025

Empowering Students to Defend Freedom: 2025 College Freedom Forum Highlights

Oct 30, 2025

Harnessing the Power of AI to Advance Human Rights

Oct 20, 2025

2026 Art in Protest Resident Announcement

Oct 16, 2025

The Oslo Freedom Forum Returns June 1–3, 2026

Oct 3, 2025

Join HRF’s live webinar: The Impact of the War on Ukrainian Children

Oct 1, 2025

Why Bitcoin is Freedom Money: HRF in the Journal of Democracy

Sep 23, 2025

Voices of Dissent: October 6 at Rowan University

Aug 21, 2025

Last chance to bring human rights to SXSW 2026

Aug 5, 2025

Vote to Bring HRF to SXSW 2026!

Jul 23, 2025

2025 OFF Recap Report

Jul 17, 2025

HRF AI program in Business Insider

Jun 16, 2025

Introducing Out of Control

May 19, 2025

OFF returns to Norway next week!

May 16, 2025

5 Special Features We Are Excited to Present at OFF

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Live debate: ‘Are sanctions effective?’

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