Since 2009, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has gathered a remarkable community of activists, technologists, journalists, and philanthropists at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway to celebrate human rights and expose tyranny, censorship, and corruption around the world.

For the first time ever, HRF is bringing this experience online. While the circumstances may keep us apart, our commitment to supporting activists in their struggle against authoritarian regimes is stronger than ever. Join the Human Rights Foundation from September 24-25 at the world's top conference for dissidents and disruptors.

The political and health crises of the past six months have reminded us how authoritarians use human tragedy to advance their own agendas. Corrupt regimes around the world have exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to impose restrictions on freedom of speech, to arrest peaceful protesters, and to silence dissent. The courage and determination of activists and citizens alike have been tested, yet they remain resilient in the face of tyranny.

Resilience is the essential attribute of today and our aim is to use the virtual Oslo Freedom Forum to strengthen our resolve.

Program for the 2020 Oslo Freedom Forum

Session I : 9:00 – 10:00 EDT, Thursday, September 24

• Gulchehra Hoja, Uyghur journalist
• Mohamed Nagi Alassam, Sudanese doctor and pro-democracy activist
• Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Thai opposition leader
• Musical performance by the Uyghur European Ensemble

Session II: 10:20 – 11:30 EDT, Thursday, September 24

• Masih Alinejad, Iranian journalist and human rights activist
• Christopher Balding, “Who Owns Huawei?” author and professor
• Ariel Ruiz Urquiola, Cuban environmentalist and LGBTQ+ rights activist
• Comedy performance by Ahmed Albasheer
• Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Digital Minister

Session III: 9:00 – 10:00 EDT, Friday, September 25

• Fatou Toufah Jallow, Gambian anti-rape activist and survivor
• Lyudmila Savchuk, Russian investigative journalist
• Nathan Law, Exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy activist
• Bryan Fogel, Oscar-winning film director

Session IV: 10:20 – 11:25 EDT, Friday, September 25

• Jack Dorsey, Twitter and Square CEO
• Eunhee Park, North Korean defector
• Featured speaker from Belarus, to be announced
• Musical performance by Buika

Havel Prize Ceremony, 11:25 – 11:50 EDT, Friday, September 25

• Garry Kasparov, Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation
• Musical performance by Ramy Essam

More information at www.oslofreedomforum.com.