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@HRF’s annual global conference series brings together human rights defenders worldwide to speak truth to power. 🗓️ May 31-June 2, 2027

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At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, we are dismantling dictatorship: convening activists, thinkers, technologists, and artists disrupting authoritarian regimes with ingenuity, creativity, and solidarity. Follow us to learn more about the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum.

At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, we are dismantling dictatorship: convening activists, thinkers, technologists, and artists disrupting authoritarian regimes with ingenuity, creativity, and solidarity. Follow us to learn more about the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum.

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She became a journalist believing the truth mattered — but exposing it became a risk. From India to the Oslo Freedom Forum, Scroll.in Executive Editor Supriya Sharma reflects on what it means to keep reporting as independent media shrinks, journalists are jailed, and democracy becomes performance. She describes the cost — and exhaustion — of reporting the truth in a country where power depends on silence.

She became a journalist believing the truth mattered — but exposing it became a risk. From India to the Oslo Freedom Forum, Scroll.in Executive Editor Supriya Sharma reflects on what it means to keep reporting as independent media shrinks, journalists are jailed, and democracy becomes performance. She describes the cost — and exhaustion — of reporting the truth in a country where power depends on silence.

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At OFF 2026, human rights advocate Noor Pahlavi delivers an urgent call to stand with the 92 million Iranians seeking freedom.

At OFF 2026, human rights advocate Noor Pahlavi delivers an urgent call to stand with the 92 million Iranians seeking freedom.

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At OFF 2026, Noor Pahlavi reiterates her family's goal: Free and fair elections in which Iranians can decide their future.

At OFF 2026, Noor Pahlavi reiterates her family's goal: Free and fair elections in which Iranians can decide their future.

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She refused to stay quiet, even when silence would have been safer. At the Oslo Freedom Forum, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate María Corina Machado shares how decades of political repression in Venezuela shaped her fight for democracy, and why continuing that struggle is essential to dismantling dictatorship.

She refused to stay quiet, even when silence would have been safer. At the Oslo Freedom Forum, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate María Corina Machado shares how decades of political repression in Venezuela shaped her fight for democracy, and why continuing that struggle is essential to dismantling dictatorship.

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46,715 views • 1 month ago

Noor Pahlavi takes the stage at OFF 2026 to cheers from Iranian democracy advocates.

Noor Pahlavi takes the stage at OFF 2026 to cheers from Iranian democracy advocates.

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28,632 views • 1 month ago

Pedro Urruchurtu and his peers sought refuge in the Argentinian embassy in Venezuela, after working to expose #Maduro’s fraudulent election. He shared his struggle and incredible story of resilience at the 2025 #OsloFF.

Pedro Urruchurtu and his peers sought refuge in the Argentinian embassy in Venezuela, after working to expose #Maduro’s fraudulent election. He shared his struggle and incredible story of resilience at the 2025 #OsloFF.

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169,492 views • 1 year ago

With a $1M bounty on her head, Carmen Lau 劉珈汶 speaks out on losing her home to authoritarian rule, the pain of exile, and the fight to keep Hong Kong’s freedom alive. Her call: global solidarity, bold strategies, and hope for a liberated future.

With a $1M bounty on her head, Carmen Lau 劉珈汶 speaks out on losing her home to authoritarian rule, the pain of exile, and the fight to keep Hong Kong’s freedom alive. Her call: global solidarity, bold strategies, and hope for a liberated future.

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107,755 views • 1 year ago

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.

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.

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104,489 views • 11 months ago

Jonathan Duarte (Jonathan Duarte) exposes how Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega turned a revolution into a regime, tightening control over power, media, and diplomacy at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.

Jonathan Duarte (Jonathan Duarte) exposes how Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega turned a revolution into a regime, tightening control over power, media, and diplomacy at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum.

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100,359 views • 11 months ago

As governments demand more control over online platforms, Pavel @Durov lays out his vision for a secure, decentralized future where privacy and encryption are tools to protect freedom. Watch his powerful conversation on the 2025 #OsloFF stage:

As governments demand more control over online platforms, Pavel @Durov lays out his vision for a secure, decentralized future where privacy and encryption are tools to protect freedom. Watch his powerful conversation on the 2025 #OsloFF stage:

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102,297 views • 1 year ago

"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.

"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.

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80,754 views • 11 months ago

Shely Andriamihaja shares how Madagascar went from hope to repression at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum. From rising authoritarianism to deepening poverty and a muzzled civil society, her story is a powerful call to action for freedom and accountability against the regime.

Shely Andriamihaja shares how Madagascar went from hope to repression at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum. From rising authoritarianism to deepening poverty and a muzzled civil society, her story is a powerful call to action for freedom and accountability against the regime.

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77,145 views • 11 months ago

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. As the daughter of imprisoned economist Ilham Tohti, she calls for international accountability and inspires students to take action in the fight for human rights.

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. As the daughter of imprisoned economist Ilham Tohti, she calls for international accountability and inspires students to take action in the fight for human rights.

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67,638 views • 10 months ago

"Tanzania belongs to its people and not to those who terrorize them." Maria Sarungi Tsehai calls for accountability against the Hassan regime, exposing their chilling pattern of abductions amongst those speaking out.

"Tanzania belongs to its people and not to those who terrorize them." Maria Sarungi Tsehai calls for accountability against the Hassan regime, exposing their chilling pattern of abductions amongst those speaking out.

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What’s it like to experience the College Freedom Forum? Hear powerful stories from students, activists, and community members about how this event sparks change, inspires action, and builds lasting connections.

What’s it like to experience the College Freedom Forum? Hear powerful stories from students, activists, and community members about how this event sparks change, inspires action, and builds lasting connections.

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68,422 views • 1 year ago

She grew up believing the story she was told until arrests, disappearances, and indefinite military service shattered it. Yirgalem Fisseha takes the stage at the Oslo Freedom Forum to share a life split in two: from poetry to prison, from hope to solitary confinement. Her story reveals what it costs to speak when a state demands silence.

She grew up believing the story she was told until arrests, disappearances, and indefinite military service shattered it. Yirgalem Fisseha takes the stage at the Oslo Freedom Forum to share a life split in two: from poetry to prison, from hope to solitary confinement. Her story reveals what it costs to speak when a state demands silence.

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13,578 views • 1 month ago

Executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH)), Raqib Hameed Naik joined us at the College Freedom Forum at Rowan University to speak about his struggle against hate speech, misinformation, and conspiracy theories. Discover more about combating misinformation and promoting free speech by watching his full talk:

Executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate (Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH)), Raqib Hameed Naik joined us at the College Freedom Forum at Rowan University to speak about his struggle against hate speech, misinformation, and conspiracy theories. Discover more about combating misinformation and promoting free speech by watching his full talk:

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46,445 views • 8 months ago

In her 2025 College Freedom Forum keynote, Afghan tech entrepreneur and women's rights advocate Roya Mahboob urged global action for Afghan girls’ education, hoping to support and amplify the next generation of Afghan changemakers. From founding the Afghan Dreamers robotics team to providing young girls with technological education under Taliban rule, Mahboob is proving that innovation and courage can outlast oppression. Watch her full talk here:

In her 2025 College Freedom Forum keynote, Afghan tech entrepreneur and women's rights advocate Roya Mahboob urged global action for Afghan girls’ education, hoping to support and amplify the next generation of Afghan changemakers. From founding the Afghan Dreamers robotics team to providing young girls with technological education under Taliban rule, Mahboob is proving that innovation and courage can outlast oppression. Watch her full talk here:

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46,563 views • 8 months ago

In his keynote at the 2025 College Freedom Forum, Rodrigo Diamanti traced Venezuela’s fall from democracy to dictatorship and his path from nonviolent activist to political prisoner. Through his SOS Venezuela movement, he proved how international advocacy can save lives. Now in exile, Rodrigo continues his mission to support political prisoners and restore democratic hope in Venezuela. Hear his powerful story of resilience here:

In his keynote at the 2025 College Freedom Forum, Rodrigo Diamanti traced Venezuela’s fall from democracy to dictatorship and his path from nonviolent activist to political prisoner. Through his SOS Venezuela movement, he proved how international advocacy can save lives. Now in exile, Rodrigo continues his mission to support political prisoners and restore democratic hope in Venezuela. Hear his powerful story of resilience here:

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45,861 views • 8 months ago