Next Wednesday in New York, join us for an afternoon of inspiring talks and performances featuring some of the world's bravest activists — a master class in the struggle for freedom around the globe.
The Oslo Freedom Forum in New York will take place at NYC’s historic theater, The Town Hall, which has been at the crossroads of history and culture since its creation by suffragists in 1921. The open view of the stage from any seat in the house reflects the democratic principles of its founding activists. Designed to foster civic engagement, it is the ideal home for this year’s Oslo Freedom Forum in New York.
Oslo Freedom Forum in New York
Oct. 23, 2019
2 – 5:30 p.m.
The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street
New York, NY
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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.
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.
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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.
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