Human Rights Foundation (HRF)
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We promote and protect democracy & human rights around the world, with a focus on authoritarian regimes.
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You've helped us amplify dissidents' voices, challenge authoritarianism, and stand up for human rights worldwide.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
You've helped us amplify dissidents' voices, challenge authoritarianism, and stand up for human rights worldwide.
HRF calls on the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) to investigate Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire’s case, determine that her detention is arbitrary, and demand her immediate release.
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
HRF calls on the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) to investigate Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire’s case, determine that her detention is arbitrary, and demand her immediate release.
Today we remember Raed Fares, a fearless Syrian activist, journalist, and community organizer who lost his life seven years ago.
Raed inspired a generation in Kefranbel, Syria and beyond by building civil society from the ruins of war and giving a voice to the silenced.
Raed inspired a generation in Kefranbel, Syria and beyond by building civil society from the ruins of war and giving a voice to the silenced.
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today we remember Raed Fares, a fearless Syrian activist, journalist, and community organizer who lost his life seven years ago.
Raed inspired a generation in Kefranbel, Syria and beyond by building civil society from the ruins of war and giving a voice to the silenced.
Raed inspired a generation in Kefranbel, Syria and beyond by building civil society from the ruins of war and giving a voice to the silenced.
For two decades, HRF has worked with journalists, filmmakers, and media outlets to bring the stories of dissidents, whistleblowers, and human rights defenders into the global spotlight.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For two decades, HRF has worked with journalists, filmmakers, and media outlets to bring the stories of dissidents, whistleblowers, and human rights defenders into the global spotlight.
Dictators hire PR firms, buy luxury real estate, sponsor sports teams, and try to make the world forget their crimes.
Discover how dictators launder their reputations and what you can do about it. ⬇️
Discover how dictators launder their reputations and what you can do about it. ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Dictators hire PR firms, buy luxury real estate, sponsor sports teams, and try to make the world forget their crimes.
Discover how dictators launder their reputations and what you can do about it. ⬇️
Discover how dictators launder their reputations and what you can do about it. ⬇️
The struggle for human rights is a global movement, and you are a vital part of it. From defending political prisoners to supporting dissidents in exile, HRF's work is fueled by a community that refuses to look away.
This giving season, we want to thank you for making our work possible.
This giving season, we want to thank you for making our work possible.
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The struggle for human rights is a global movement, and you are a vital part of it. From defending political prisoners to supporting dissidents in exile, HRF's work is fueled by a community that refuses to look away.
This giving season, we want to thank you for making our work possible.
This giving season, we want to thank you for making our work possible.
Madagascar is at a turning point. After mass youth-led protests, the military seized power, risking a return to authoritarian rule.
HRF Freedom Fellow Shely Andriamihaja, a leader in the Gen Z movement, is among the many demanding a civilian-led transition rooted in accountability and reform.
HRF Freedom Fellow Shely Andriamihaja, a leader in the Gen Z movement, is among the many demanding a civilian-led transition rooted in accountability and reform.
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Madagascar is at a turning point. After mass youth-led protests, the military seized power, risking a return to authoritarian rule.
HRF Freedom Fellow Shely Andriamihaja, a leader in the Gen Z movement, is among the many demanding a civilian-led transition rooted in accountability and reform.
HRF Freedom Fellow Shely Andriamihaja, a leader in the Gen Z movement, is among the many demanding a civilian-led transition rooted in accountability and reform.
This is what support to HRF looks like in action:
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is what support to HRF looks like in action:
In this season of giving, our team at HRF is reflecting on the incredible global community that stands with us.
Every voice we amplify, every political prisoner we help release, every dictatorship we challenge is all thanks to you. Your commitment to freedom powers everything we do at HRF.
Every voice we amplify, every political prisoner we help release, every dictatorship we challenge is all thanks to you. Your commitment to freedom powers everything we do at HRF.
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In this season of giving, our team at HRF is reflecting on the incredible global community that stands with us.
Every voice we amplify, every political prisoner we help release, every dictatorship we challenge is all thanks to you. Your commitment to freedom powers everything we do at HRF.
Every voice we amplify, every political prisoner we help release, every dictatorship we challenge is all thanks to you. Your commitment to freedom powers everything we do at HRF.
HRF condemns the staging of a closed swearing-in ceremony for Tanzanian dictator Samia Suluhu Hassan today. Hassan declared victory with 98% of the vote in last week’s sham elections, with two major opposition parties barred from participating and opposition leader Tundu Lissu in jail.
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
HRF condemns the staging of a closed swearing-in ceremony for Tanzanian dictator Samia Suluhu Hassan today. Hassan declared victory with 98% of the vote in last week’s sham elections, with two major opposition parties barred from participating and opposition leader Tundu Lissu in jail.
On this day in 2014, the people of Burkina Faso rose up in mass protest to end President Blaise Compaoré's 27-year authoritarian rule.
October 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
On this day in 2014, the people of Burkina Faso rose up in mass protest to end President Blaise Compaoré's 27-year authoritarian rule.
HRF condemns Djibouti parliament's unanimous vote to remove the presidential age limit, paving the way for 77-year-old dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term and extend his 26-year rule.
October 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
HRF condemns Djibouti parliament's unanimous vote to remove the presidential age limit, paving the way for 77-year-old dictator Ismaïl Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term and extend his 26-year rule.
Last week, HRF and the NGO Council for North Korean Human Rights co-hosted the 2025 NK Insider Forum — the kickoff event of the inaugural Seoul World Convention on North Korean Human Rights — bringing together more than 300 attendees, including defectors, experts, and civil society.
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Last week, HRF and the NGO Council for North Korean Human Rights co-hosted the 2025 NK Insider Forum — the kickoff event of the inaugural Seoul World Convention on North Korean Human Rights — bringing together more than 300 attendees, including defectors, experts, and civil society.
Artificial intelligence holds the power to transform, or threaten, human freedom.
Join the Human Rights Foundation and the University of Essex for two days exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to defend human rights and protect freedom around the world.
Join the Human Rights Foundation and the University of Essex for two days exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to defend human rights and protect freedom around the world.
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Artificial intelligence holds the power to transform, or threaten, human freedom.
Join the Human Rights Foundation and the University of Essex for two days exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to defend human rights and protect freedom around the world.
Join the Human Rights Foundation and the University of Essex for two days exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to defend human rights and protect freedom around the world.
Today marks the anniversary of Sudan's October 1964 Revolution, the Arab World's first civilian uprising to oust a military dictator.
October 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today marks the anniversary of Sudan's October 1964 Revolution, the Arab World's first civilian uprising to oust a military dictator.
HRF has submitted a formal petition to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) in the case of Owen Chow, a peaceful pro-democracy activist and member of the Hong Kong 47 (HK47), who has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison under Hong Kong's draconian National Security Law.
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
HRF has submitted a formal petition to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) in the case of Owen Chow, a peaceful pro-democracy activist and member of the Hong Kong 47 (HK47), who has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison under Hong Kong's draconian National Security Law.
This month, HRF submitted formal contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of three authoritarian regimes.
"Niger, Mozambique, and Singapore remind us that the struggle for freedom knows no borders," HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González said.
"Niger, Mozambique, and Singapore remind us that the struggle for freedom knows no borders," HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González said.
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This month, HRF submitted formal contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of three authoritarian regimes.
"Niger, Mozambique, and Singapore remind us that the struggle for freedom knows no borders," HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González said.
"Niger, Mozambique, and Singapore remind us that the struggle for freedom knows no borders," HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González said.
On Oct. 20, 2020, Nigerian security forces massacred peaceful #EndSARS protesters who were waving Nigerian flags and singing the national anthem at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos while demanding an end to police brutality and impunity.
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On Oct. 20, 2020, Nigerian security forces massacred peaceful #EndSARS protesters who were waving Nigerian flags and singing the national anthem at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos while demanding an end to police brutality and impunity.
HRF joins 90+ NGOs and press freedom organizations in standing up against the arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, kidnapped in Thailand by Chinese state agents on Oct. 17, 2015. #FreeGuiMinhai
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
HRF joins 90+ NGOs and press freedom organizations in standing up against the arbitrary detention of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, kidnapped in Thailand by Chinese state agents on Oct. 17, 2015. #FreeGuiMinhai
HRF strongly condemns the Chinese government’s detention of Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, founder of one of the largest known underground church networks in China, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
HRF strongly condemns the Chinese government’s detention of Pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin, founder of one of the largest known underground church networks in China, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.
HRF stands in solidarity with the Jin family and calls for the immediate release of all detained leaders of Zion Church.
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
HRF stands in solidarity with the Jin family and calls for the immediate release of all detained leaders of Zion Church.
HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González moderated a timely conversation at the Forum 2000 Conference: "Confronting Hostage-Taking by Authoritarian Regimes: Crafting Effective Policies." As hostage-taking by authoritarian regimes is on the rise, global cooperation is more critical than ever.
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
HRF Chief Advocacy Officer Roberto González moderated a timely conversation at the Forum 2000 Conference: "Confronting Hostage-Taking by Authoritarian Regimes: Crafting Effective Policies." As hostage-taking by authoritarian regimes is on the rise, global cooperation is more critical than ever.
Two years ago, Russian lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were arrested for defending the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Two years ago, Russian lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin were arrested for defending the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
HRF applauds Malawi's fourth handover of power as Peter Mutharika was sworn in last week. But Malawians must remain vigilant; Mutharika is a former ruler with a record tainted by repression, electoral fraud, and graft accusations.
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
HRF applauds Malawi's fourth handover of power as Peter Mutharika was sworn in last week. But Malawians must remain vigilant; Mutharika is a former ruler with a record tainted by repression, electoral fraud, and graft accusations.
HRF celebrates today’s announcement that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long commitment to freedom, democracy, and human dignity in Venezuela.
October 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
HRF celebrates today’s announcement that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long commitment to freedom, democracy, and human dignity in Venezuela.