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María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fearless, decades-long struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Today, her daughter accepted the prize on her behalf at the Oslo City Hall.
Machado becomes the 5th @oslofreedomforum.com speaker to receive this honor.
Machado becomes the 5th @oslofreedomforum.com speaker to receive this honor.
Venezuela’s 2026 World Cup dream ended in a crushing 6-3 loss to Colombia.
But the bigger story? How the Maduro regime hijacked football to prop up dictatorship and punished the national team when it failed.
But the bigger story? How the Maduro regime hijacked football to prop up dictatorship and punished the national team when it failed.
December 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Venezuela’s 2026 World Cup dream ended in a crushing 6-3 loss to Colombia.
But the bigger story? How the Maduro regime hijacked football to prop up dictatorship and punished the national team when it failed.
But the bigger story? How the Maduro regime hijacked football to prop up dictatorship and punished the national team when it failed.
Happy Holidays from HRF! ✨
As we close out the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to our global community of dissidents, partners, and supporters. Your commitment to advancing human rights and democracy inspires everything we do.
As we close out the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to our global community of dissidents, partners, and supporters. Your commitment to advancing human rights and democracy inspires everything we do.
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy Holidays from HRF! ✨
As we close out the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to our global community of dissidents, partners, and supporters. Your commitment to advancing human rights and democracy inspires everything we do.
As we close out the year, we extend our sincere gratitude to our global community of dissidents, partners, and supporters. Your commitment to advancing human rights and democracy inspires everything we do.
This Christmas, Grace Jin Drexel reads a public letter to her father, Pastor Mingri "Ezra" Jin, founder of one of China's largest underground house churches. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enku...
Dear A-Ba || An Open Letter to Pastor Jin
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December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This Christmas, Grace Jin Drexel reads a public letter to her father, Pastor Mingri "Ezra" Jin, founder of one of China's largest underground house churches. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enku...
HRF condemns Hong Kong’s choice to deny a public film screening on vague “national security” grounds. HRF calls for a transparent and independent review of all censorship decisions that affect artistic expression.
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
HRF condemns Hong Kong’s choice to deny a public film screening on vague “national security” grounds. HRF calls for a transparent and independent review of all censorship decisions that affect artistic expression.
Burma’s Dec. 28 elections are not a return to democracy. It’s a playbook dictatorship move.
HRF and ALTSEAN urge Southeast Asian nations to call it what it is: a sham election.
HRF and ALTSEAN urge Southeast Asian nations to call it what it is: a sham election.
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Burma’s Dec. 28 elections are not a return to democracy. It’s a playbook dictatorship move.
HRF and ALTSEAN urge Southeast Asian nations to call it what it is: a sham election.
HRF and ALTSEAN urge Southeast Asian nations to call it what it is: a sham election.
HRF expresses concern surrounding the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing severe repression of religion and calls for the immediate release of all those detained for peacefully practicing their faith.
December 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
HRF expresses concern surrounding the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing severe repression of religion and calls for the immediate release of all those detained for peacefully practicing their faith.
One year has passed since the overthrow of the Assad regime that repressed Syrians for 53 years, 24 of them under Bashar Al-Assad’s rule. HRF continues to stand in solidarity with Syrians all over the world in the cause of democracy and freedom.
December 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One year has passed since the overthrow of the Assad regime that repressed Syrians for 53 years, 24 of them under Bashar Al-Assad’s rule. HRF continues to stand in solidarity with Syrians all over the world in the cause of democracy and freedom.
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At the Oslo Freedom Forum, hope feels real. Listen to and learn from the leaders, activists, and visionaries shaping a freer future.
Follow @osloff.bsky.social on all major platforms to join the conversation for freedom.
Follow @osloff.bsky.social on all major platforms to join the conversation for freedom.
December 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
At the Oslo Freedom Forum, hope feels real. Listen to and learn from the leaders, activists, and visionaries shaping a freer future.
Follow @osloff.bsky.social on all major platforms to join the conversation for freedom.
Follow @osloff.bsky.social on all major platforms to join the conversation for freedom.
In 2025, authoritarian regimes reached beyond borders to target dissidents. Assassinations, abductions, surveillance, hacking, deepfakes, and legal pressure created constant risks.
December 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
In 2025, authoritarian regimes reached beyond borders to target dissidents. Assassinations, abductions, surveillance, hacking, deepfakes, and legal pressure created constant risks.
Consultant, author, & columnist Michael Breen urged the international community to keep Korean unification as a key milestone toward a larger goal: a democratic Korea where people’s desire for freedom & dignity prevails over authoritarianism.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMQi...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMQi...
Michael Breen | A New Vision for Peace and Unification
YouTube video by Human Rights Foundation
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December 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Consultant, author, & columnist Michael Breen urged the international community to keep Korean unification as a key milestone toward a larger goal: a democratic Korea where people’s desire for freedom & dignity prevails over authoritarianism.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMQi...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMQi...
HRF condemns the detention of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi. She was arrested alongside other activists while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer. Mohammadi was beaten so badly she was transferred to the hospital twice.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
HRF condemns the detention of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi. She was arrested alongside other activists while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer. Mohammadi was beaten so badly she was transferred to the hospital twice.
HRF strongly condemns the Burmese junta for charging more than 200 people under a new election law enacted in July. The law criminalizes criticism and protests against the upcoming military-run election and imposes severe penalties.
December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
HRF strongly condemns the Burmese junta for charging more than 200 people under a new election law enacted in July. The law criminalizes criticism and protests against the upcoming military-run election and imposes severe penalties.
HRF joins the U.S. and U.K. governments in calling for the release of Hong Kong prisoner of conscience Jimmy Lai. The international community must not turn a blind eye to this blatant perversion of Hong Kong’s judicial system and further enable China’s erosion of the courts.
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
HRF joins the U.S. and U.K. governments in calling for the release of Hong Kong prisoner of conscience Jimmy Lai. The international community must not turn a blind eye to this blatant perversion of Hong Kong’s judicial system and further enable China’s erosion of the courts.
HRF celebrates the freedom of those released and honors their resilience.
Until every political prisoner is free and Belarusians can live without repression, the struggle for democracy in Belarus must continue.
Until every political prisoner is free and Belarusians can live without repression, the struggle for democracy in Belarus must continue.
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
HRF celebrates the freedom of those released and honors their resilience.
Until every political prisoner is free and Belarusians can live without repression, the struggle for democracy in Belarus must continue.
Until every political prisoner is free and Belarusians can live without repression, the struggle for democracy in Belarus must continue.
HRF condemns the arrest of dozens of Tibetans peacefully protesting a planned mining project, which is part of a larger concerted effort by the Chinese Communist Party to extract natural resources while disenfranchising local Tibetan communities.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
HRF condemns the arrest of dozens of Tibetans peacefully protesting a planned mining project, which is part of a larger concerted effort by the Chinese Communist Party to extract natural resources while disenfranchising local Tibetan communities.
HRF condemns the Cuban regime’s decision to expel Mexican priest José Ramírez after officials refused to renew his temporary residency in retaliation for a peaceful act of solidarity with citizens protesting prolonged blackouts in Havana.
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
HRF condemns the Cuban regime’s decision to expel Mexican priest José Ramírez after officials refused to renew his temporary residency in retaliation for a peaceful act of solidarity with citizens protesting prolonged blackouts in Havana.
HRF and Reporters Without Borders urge the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances to call on the Nicaraguan regime to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into Fabiola Tercero Castro’s disappearance.
December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
HRF and Reporters Without Borders urge the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances to call on the Nicaraguan regime to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into Fabiola Tercero Castro’s disappearance.
HRF strongly condemns this verdict and urgently calls for Jimmy Lai’s immediate release.
This ruling formalizes a new reality in Hong Kong: one in which press freedom is criminalized.
This ruling formalizes a new reality in Hong Kong: one in which press freedom is criminalized.
December 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
HRF strongly condemns this verdict and urgently calls for Jimmy Lai’s immediate release.
This ruling formalizes a new reality in Hong Kong: one in which press freedom is criminalized.
This ruling formalizes a new reality in Hong Kong: one in which press freedom is criminalized.
“Without freedom of movement and freedom of speech, they live isolated from the rest of the world in a giant prison.”
North Korean defector Kim Yumi shared why access to outside information is a lifeline for those still trapped under the regime at the 2025 NK Insider Forum.
North Korean defector Kim Yumi shared why access to outside information is a lifeline for those still trapped under the regime at the 2025 NK Insider Forum.
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“Without freedom of movement and freedom of speech, they live isolated from the rest of the world in a giant prison.”
North Korean defector Kim Yumi shared why access to outside information is a lifeline for those still trapped under the regime at the 2025 NK Insider Forum.
North Korean defector Kim Yumi shared why access to outside information is a lifeline for those still trapped under the regime at the 2025 NK Insider Forum.
HRF joins the WGAD in calling for Nguyễn Chí Tuyến’s immediate and unconditional release.
HRF will continue to advocate for Tuyến and stand with all prisoners of conscience in Vietnam.
HRF will continue to advocate for Tuyến and stand with all prisoners of conscience in Vietnam.
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
HRF joins the WGAD in calling for Nguyễn Chí Tuyến’s immediate and unconditional release.
HRF will continue to advocate for Tuyến and stand with all prisoners of conscience in Vietnam.
HRF will continue to advocate for Tuyến and stand with all prisoners of conscience in Vietnam.
HRF condemns the arrest of 11 Hong Kongers — three now prosecuted — for allegedly encouraging election boycotts. HRF calls for their immediate release and for an end to the criminalization of peaceful political expression to ensure elections are free from coercion.
December 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
HRF condemns the arrest of 11 Hong Kongers — three now prosecuted — for allegedly encouraging election boycotts. HRF calls for their immediate release and for an end to the criminalization of peaceful political expression to ensure elections are free from coercion.
HRF strongly condemns the CCP’s recent harassment campaign targeting exiled Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau. We urge the UK government to fully investigate and urgently prioritize Lau’s safety.
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
HRF strongly condemns the CCP’s recent harassment campaign targeting exiled Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau. We urge the UK government to fully investigate and urgently prioritize Lau’s safety.
HRF strongly condemns the Burmese junta for targeting 10 activists who protested against the upcoming sham election. The junta is reportedly seeking to persecute them under laws designed to silence dissent.
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
HRF strongly condemns the Burmese junta for targeting 10 activists who protested against the upcoming sham election. The junta is reportedly seeking to persecute them under laws designed to silence dissent.
Today, Russian lawyer Alexei Liptser turns 39 in prison. HRF condemns his arbitrary detention and demands that the Russian regime release him immediately and unconditionally.
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Today, Russian lawyer Alexei Liptser turns 39 in prison. HRF condemns his arbitrary detention and demands that the Russian regime release him immediately and unconditionally.
HRF joins the WGAD in calling for Ahmed Amasha’s immediate release and urges the international community to hold the Egyptian regime accountable for its widespread and institutionalized repression of peaceful dissent and human rights advocacy.
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
HRF joins the WGAD in calling for Ahmed Amasha’s immediate release and urges the international community to hold the Egyptian regime accountable for its widespread and institutionalized repression of peaceful dissent and human rights advocacy.