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The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global conference series produced by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), that brings together the world’s most engaging human rights advocates, journalists, artists, tech entrepreneurs, and world leaders to share their stories and brainstorm ways to expand freedom and unleash human potential across the globe.

The Oslo Freedom Forum seeks to

Expose authoritarian regimes’ abuses
Inspire action through the exchange of ideas
Raise human rights to the top of the world’s agenda
Highlight the work of activists and innovators
Connecting participants with allies and supporters
Establish a human rights network of activists and journalists
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2022 Oslo Freedom Forum

Human rights activists with

incredible stories.

Since 2009, dissidents have come from across the world to educate, share, and inspire at the Human Rights Foundation’s annual conference, the Oslo Freedom Forum.

408

Total speakers

263

Combined years in jail as prisoners of conscience

10

Nobel Peace Prize laureates

12

Heads of state

9

Views of talks

107

Countries represented

Testimonials from Attendees

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Fred BaumaCongolese human rights activist and 2019 HRF Freedom Fellow

“For activists, the Oslo Freedom Forum is the place to find new reasons to continue fighting for democracy, for liberty, for freedom, because you realize how many people are doing the work in their countries, and you feel really proud to be part of the community.”

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Diego ArriaVenezuelan diplomat and former chairman of the United Nations Security Council

“I've never met so many men and women with so much commitment to courage, to freedom, and to human rights. I share your hopes, and I am extremely grateful for having been invited to the Oslo Freedom Forum which is a magnificent way to embrace humanity.”

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Václav HavelFirst Czech president and first HRF chairman

“The Oslo Freedom Forum creates understanding between human rights defenders from very different countries, from Burma to Belarus to Cuba.”

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Samuel Kofi WoodsFormer Liberian Minister of Labor

“The Oslo Freedom Forum for me vindicates years of struggle around the world. It confirms the universality of the struggle for justice and human rights. It testifies how international solidarity remains an indispensable tool for the international human rights movement.”

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Dessale BerekhetJournalist and founding member of PEN Eritrea

“The Oslo Freedom Forum was amazingly incredible. Every word uttered by these Peaceful Fighters had a great meaning for me.”