Presenting the Oslo Freedom Forum in New York, Oct. 23
Join the Human Rights Foundation for inspiring talks from heroic individuals at the forefront of the struggle for freedom around the world.
The Oslo Freedom Forum, held in Norway each May, brings together leaders and influencers to discuss how to make the world more peaceful, prosperous, and free. At the Oslo Freedom Forum in New York, we bring this experience and community to the U.S. with a one-day version of our annual Norwegian summit.
On October 23, HRF presents some of the world’s bravest activists — a master class in the struggle for freedom around the globe. The event takes place at The Town Hall, a national landmark and non-profit venue founded by suffragists in 1921.
Speakers at the 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in New York include:
Masih Alinejad, irrepressible Iranian journalist and women’s rights activist founder of My Stealthy Freedom, an online movement opposed to the mandatory dress code, and the #whitewednesdays protest campaign.
Thae Yong-Ho, the highest ranking diplomat to ever defect from North Korea, considered #1 on the Kim regime assassination list.
Denise Ho, Cantopop singer, prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy protester, and LGBTQI activist.
Evan Mawarire, Zimbabwean civil rights activist, pastor, and leader of the #ThisFlag movement that galvanized popular opposition to the late dictator Robert Mugabe.
Garry Kasparov, HRF chairman, chess grandmaster, and outspoken democracy activist from Russia.
Aric Toler, digital researcher focused on unmasking Russian assassins, documenting chemical weapons attacks, and marshaling investigative journalism to expose human rights violations.
Lisa Sánchez, Mexican drug policy reform advocate and director of México Unido Contra La Delincuencia.
Pete Pattison, award-winning investigative journalist who uncovered the slave labor at the heart of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Gustavo Tovar, former leader of the Venezuelan student movement and celebrated human rights advocate and film director.
Vanessa Tsehaye , Eritrean free speech activist and founder of One Day Seyoum, an organization that raises awareness about the crackdown on democratic ideals in Eritrea.
Christopher Balding, global finance expert, China scholar, and co-author of “Who Owns Huawei?,” a report exposing the Chinese regime’s control of the multinational company.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from and be inspired by some of the most courageous activists working for change around the world today.
