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@hrf.org's annual global conference series brings together human rights defenders worldwide to speak truth to power.
🗓️ June 1-3, 2026
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🗓️ June 1-3, 2026
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The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
Apply now to learn about the struggle for freedom directly from frontline dissidents and join a global movement committed to upholding and advancing human rights.
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The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
Apply now to learn about the struggle for freedom directly from frontline dissidents and join a global movement committed to upholding and advancing human rights.
Join us: oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...
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The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
Apply now to learn about the struggle for freedom directly from frontline dissidents and join a global movement committed to upholding and advancing human rights.
Join us: oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...
The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
Apply now to learn about the struggle for freedom directly from frontline dissidents and join a global movement committed to upholding and advancing human rights.
Join us: oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...
October 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
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The Oslo Freedom Forum returns to Norway June 1-3, 2026!
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From digital censorship to political imprisonment, the College Freedom Forum "Voices of Dissent" at Rowan University spotlighted leading human rights activists of freedom and connected students with the global struggle for democracy.
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Raqib Hameed Naik speaks at “Voices of Dissent” open forum
Students and activists gathered at Rowan University this past Monday morning for Voices of Dissent, the latest one-day event of the College Freedom Forum (CFF), to confront one urgent issue: how autho...
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October 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
From digital censorship to political imprisonment, the College Freedom Forum "Voices of Dissent" at Rowan University spotlighted leading human rights activists of freedom and connected students with the global struggle for democracy.
Read more from The Whit: thewhitonline.com/84397/news/r...
Read more from The Whit: thewhitonline.com/84397/news/r...
Think the struggle for freedom is far away? 🌍
Come for the stories, stay for the inspiration, and leave with a mission. The College Freedom Forum is coming to Rowan University on Oct. 6.
Don't miss your chance to attend.
Come for the stories, stay for the inspiration, and leave with a mission. The College Freedom Forum is coming to Rowan University on Oct. 6.
Don't miss your chance to attend.
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Think the struggle for freedom is far away? 🌍
Come for the stories, stay for the inspiration, and leave with a mission. The College Freedom Forum is coming to Rowan University on Oct. 6.
Don't miss your chance to attend.
Come for the stories, stay for the inspiration, and leave with a mission. The College Freedom Forum is coming to Rowan University on Oct. 6.
Don't miss your chance to attend.
Nicaraguan human rights advocate Félix Maradiaga spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University about his imprisonment under the Ortega regime and how authoritarian governments use arbitrary detention to silence dissent and instill fear.
September 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Nicaraguan human rights advocate Félix Maradiaga spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University about his imprisonment under the Ortega regime and how authoritarian governments use arbitrary detention to silence dissent and instill fear.
Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?
As authoritarian regimes expand their reach, democratic governments often turn to economic sanctions as a response. But are sanctions effective in deterring repression & changing regime behavior, or do they risk harming civilians while entrenching dictators?
As authoritarian regimes expand their reach, democratic governments often turn to economic sanctions as a response. But are sanctions effective in deterring repression & changing regime behavior, or do they risk harming civilians while entrenching dictators?
September 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?
As authoritarian regimes expand their reach, democratic governments often turn to economic sanctions as a response. But are sanctions effective in deterring repression & changing regime behavior, or do they risk harming civilians while entrenching dictators?
As authoritarian regimes expand their reach, democratic governments often turn to economic sanctions as a response. But are sanctions effective in deterring repression & changing regime behavior, or do they risk harming civilians while entrenching dictators?
Nigerian artist and #EndSARS activist DJ Switch shares her powerful journey, from leading protests and surviving police brutality to living in exile, in a virtual talk at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University.
September 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Nigerian artist and #EndSARS activist DJ Switch shares her powerful journey, from leading protests and surviving police brutality to living in exile, in a virtual talk at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University.
At the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University, Uyghur rights advocate and author Jewher Ilham sheds light on the complicity of global fashion brands in Uyghur forced labor.
September 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
At the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University, Uyghur rights advocate and author Jewher Ilham sheds light on the complicity of global fashion brands in Uyghur forced labor.
Parit Wacharasindhu, a Thai opposition politician, sheds light on how coups, military influence, and elite interests silence the people’s voice. In this powerful talk at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, he calls for structural reform, civic courage, and true accountability for democracy to thrive.
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Parit Wacharasindhu, a Thai opposition politician, sheds light on how coups, military influence, and elite interests silence the people’s voice. In this powerful talk at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, he calls for structural reform, civic courage, and true accountability for democracy to thrive.
Independent journalist & researcher Nyrola Elimä shares a powerful firsthand account of life in the Uyghur homeland under China’s oppressive surveillance state. Her work follows the journey of Uyghur refugees worldwide, shining a light on hidden human rights abuses.
September 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Independent journalist & researcher Nyrola Elimä shares a powerful firsthand account of life in the Uyghur homeland under China’s oppressive surveillance state. Her work follows the journey of Uyghur refugees worldwide, shining a light on hidden human rights abuses.
Iraqi human rights advocate and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, Faisal Al Mutar, spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University on why democratic values must be taught, not imposed.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfB7...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfB7...
Faisal Al Mutar || 2025 College Freedom Forum, Tufts University
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September 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Iraqi human rights advocate and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders, Faisal Al Mutar, spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University on why democratic values must be taught, not imposed.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfB7...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfB7...
"Tanzania belongs to its people, not to those who terrorize them."
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian human rights activist and journalist, exposes a chilling campaign of repression by the Tanzanian government.
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian human rights activist and journalist, exposes a chilling campaign of repression by the Tanzanian government.
September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Tanzania belongs to its people, not to those who terrorize them."
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian human rights activist and journalist, exposes a chilling campaign of repression by the Tanzanian government.
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian human rights activist and journalist, exposes a chilling campaign of repression by the Tanzanian government.
Lobsang Sangay, former president of the Tibetan government, spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University about the CCP's occupation of Tibet and its ties to natural resource exploitation.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF8p...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF8p...
Lobsang Sangay || 2025 College Freedom Forum, Tufts University
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August 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Lobsang Sangay, former president of the Tibetan government, spoke at the 2025 College Freedom Forum at Tufts University about the CCP's occupation of Tibet and its ties to natural resource exploitation.
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF8p...
Watch his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF8p...
Venezuelan opposition activist, Pedro Urruchurtu, spent over a year trapped in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, surrounded by Nicolás Maduro’s forces.
He shares his emotional journey of defiance against Venezuela’s dictatorship at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVM...
He shares his emotional journey of defiance against Venezuela’s dictatorship at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVM...
August 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Venezuelan opposition activist, Pedro Urruchurtu, spent over a year trapped in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas, surrounded by Nicolás Maduro’s forces.
He shares his emotional journey of defiance against Venezuela’s dictatorship at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVM...
He shares his emotional journey of defiance against Venezuela’s dictatorship at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBVM...
Democratic opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane reveals the truth behind Mozambique’s rigged elections, exposing state corruption, political violence, and the looting of natural resources in his country.
It’s time for the world to stand with Mozambique in the fight for democracy, justice, and hope.
It’s time for the world to stand with Mozambique in the fight for democracy, justice, and hope.
August 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Democratic opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane reveals the truth behind Mozambique’s rigged elections, exposing state corruption, political violence, and the looting of natural resources in his country.
It’s time for the world to stand with Mozambique in the fight for democracy, justice, and hope.
It’s time for the world to stand with Mozambique in the fight for democracy, justice, and hope.
"The truth is a fire that no regime can extinguish."
Human rights activist Samady Ou shares his urgent story about the generational toll of authoritarianism in Cambodia and a powerful call to end impunity and reclaim freedom for all Cambodians.
Hear his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwou...
Human rights activist Samady Ou shares his urgent story about the generational toll of authoritarianism in Cambodia and a powerful call to end impunity and reclaim freedom for all Cambodians.
Hear his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwou...
August 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"The truth is a fire that no regime can extinguish."
Human rights activist Samady Ou shares his urgent story about the generational toll of authoritarianism in Cambodia and a powerful call to end impunity and reclaim freedom for all Cambodians.
Hear his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwou...
Human rights activist Samady Ou shares his urgent story about the generational toll of authoritarianism in Cambodia and a powerful call to end impunity and reclaim freedom for all Cambodians.
Hear his full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwou...
"In the Shadows: Gendered Violence Under Authoritarian Rule,” a panel hosted at the 2025 #OsloFF, unified courageous women's rights defenders from around the world to share how they confront gender-based & conflict-related sexual violence while fighting for justice, protection, & lasting healing.
August 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"In the Shadows: Gendered Violence Under Authoritarian Rule,” a panel hosted at the 2025 #OsloFF, unified courageous women's rights defenders from around the world to share how they confront gender-based & conflict-related sexual violence while fighting for justice, protection, & lasting healing.
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
At the Oslo Freedom Forum, we’ve amplified the voices of survivors and frontline advocates combating human trafficking around the globe. Today, we amplify some of their powerful stories.
At the Oslo Freedom Forum, we’ve amplified the voices of survivors and frontline advocates combating human trafficking around the globe. Today, we amplify some of their powerful stories.
July 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
At the Oslo Freedom Forum, we’ve amplified the voices of survivors and frontline advocates combating human trafficking around the globe. Today, we amplify some of their powerful stories.
At the Oslo Freedom Forum, we’ve amplified the voices of survivors and frontline advocates combating human trafficking around the globe. Today, we amplify some of their powerful stories.
Ugandan lawyer & journalist Agather Atuhaire exposes the rising online censorship and harassment targeting activists and media during the 2025 Freedom Tech Track.
Despite threats, Atuhaire continues finding bold, creative ways to protect free speech and amplify the truth.
Despite threats, Atuhaire continues finding bold, creative ways to protect free speech and amplify the truth.
July 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ugandan lawyer & journalist Agather Atuhaire exposes the rising online censorship and harassment targeting activists and media during the 2025 Freedom Tech Track.
Despite threats, Atuhaire continues finding bold, creative ways to protect free speech and amplify the truth.
Despite threats, Atuhaire continues finding bold, creative ways to protect free speech and amplify the truth.
Tibetan human rights activist Chemi Lhamo speaks out on China’s brutal occupation of Tibet and the resilience of the Tibetan people. Through nonviolent resistance, bold action, and youth-led organizing, the fight for freedom lives on.
Hear her powerful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMs...
Hear her powerful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMs...
July 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Tibetan human rights activist Chemi Lhamo speaks out on China’s brutal occupation of Tibet and the resilience of the Tibetan people. Through nonviolent resistance, bold action, and youth-led organizing, the fight for freedom lives on.
Hear her powerful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMs...
Hear her powerful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMs...
At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, we honored the recipients of the Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent.
These trailblazers who use art, innovation, and fearless expression bravely challenge tyranny and inspire freedom worldwide.
These trailblazers who use art, innovation, and fearless expression bravely challenge tyranny and inspire freedom worldwide.
July 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, we honored the recipients of the Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent.
These trailblazers who use art, innovation, and fearless expression bravely challenge tyranny and inspire freedom worldwide.
These trailblazers who use art, innovation, and fearless expression bravely challenge tyranny and inspire freedom worldwide.
Pema Doma, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet, took the stage at the 2025 #OsloFF to highlight the frontline role of Tibetan youth in the global fight against authoritarianism, emphasizing the urgency of defending identity, culture, and freedom through international solidarity.
July 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Pema Doma, executive director of Students for a Free Tibet, took the stage at the 2025 #OsloFF to highlight the frontline role of Tibetan youth in the global fight against authoritarianism, emphasizing the urgency of defending identity, culture, and freedom through international solidarity.
Human rights activist Alejandra Serrate exposes the Bolivian regime's facade of democracy and reveals its blatant human rights violations during her 2025 Ignite Talk.
Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Vt...
Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Vt...
July 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Human rights activist Alejandra Serrate exposes the Bolivian regime's facade of democracy and reveals its blatant human rights violations during her 2025 Ignite Talk.
Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Vt...
Watch the full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Vt...
The 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Recap Report is here.
A reflection on the talks, ideas, and moments that shaped this year’s conference — and the people who made it all matter.
Explore the 2025 conference here: hrf.org/latest/2025-...
A reflection on the talks, ideas, and moments that shaped this year’s conference — and the people who made it all matter.
Explore the 2025 conference here: hrf.org/latest/2025-...
2025 OFF Recap Report
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July 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Recap Report is here.
A reflection on the talks, ideas, and moments that shaped this year’s conference — and the people who made it all matter.
Explore the 2025 conference here: hrf.org/latest/2025-...
A reflection on the talks, ideas, and moments that shaped this year’s conference — and the people who made it all matter.
Explore the 2025 conference here: hrf.org/latest/2025-...
At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, Srdja Popovic explored how a powerful civic uprising in Serbia is confronting authoritarianism with radical empathy, disciplined nonviolence, and decentralized leadership, offering powerful lessons for the future of nonviolent resistance.
July 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, Srdja Popovic explored how a powerful civic uprising in Serbia is confronting authoritarianism with radical empathy, disciplined nonviolence, and decentralized leadership, offering powerful lessons for the future of nonviolent resistance.
Somali-born artist FaceSoul took the stage at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum with a performance rooted in his experiences of displacement and resilience, bridging art and human rights to inspire collective reflection and action.
July 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Somali-born artist FaceSoul took the stage at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum with a performance rooted in his experiences of displacement and resilience, bridging art and human rights to inspire collective reflection and action.