Dare to Dissent | The Case of Marat Zhylanbaev Human Rights Foundation 2026-09-21 | Dare to Dissent | The Case of Marat Zhylanbaev
Countering China’s Transnational Repression Human Rights Foundation 2023-04-21 | Featured Guests:Joey Siu, Hongkongese-American human rights activistTenzin Yangzom, Campaign manager of Students for a Free TibetZumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian activist and program & advocacy manager of World Uyghur CongressJenny Wang, Human Rights FoundationShort Description:The Chinese government goes to extreme lengths to silence criticism and instill fear among Chinese, Uyghur, Hong Kongers, Tibetan, Taiwanese, and religious communities abroad. In this episode, frontline activists discuss transnational repression and the Chinese government’s various methods of monitoring, surveilling, and intimidating dissidents abroad.
Dictatorships in the Digital Space | HRF at 2023 SXSW Human Rights Foundation 2023-04-07 | This episode, recorded at the 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference, explores the struggle for human rights and democracy in the digital age. Increasingly sophisticated technology has provided new avenues for authoritarian regimes to target activists, stifle dissent, and encroach on civil liberties. Panelists discuss how regimes abuse technology and share insight into how the tech industry can unite to protect human rights globally.Featured Guests:Manal al-Sharif, Saudi women’s rights activist & cyber security expertScott Carpenter, policy director at JigsawFelicia Anthonio, campaign manager for Access Now’s #KeepItOn campaign Arthur Holland Michel, author & surveillance expert#HumanRightsFoundation #HRF #SXSW
Fighting Back Against Monetary Colonialism | HRF at 2023 SXSW Human Rights Foundation 2023-03-20 | Much of France's African empire fell away during decolonization but 15 nations still remain under its control: Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Cameroon, Chad, CAR, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo, and the Comoros. These countries use the CFA Franc, a currency created and controlled by Paris. The results of this monetary colonialism have been devastating. Not a single CFA nation is among the 10 richest countries in Africa. But of the bottom 10 poorest, half are in the CFA zone. France regularly devalues the CFA Franc to buy cheaper goods at the expense of the 183 million Africans in the CFA zone whose savings are devalued. Hear from activists and their lived experience as they discuss the battle against monetary colonialism.#HumanRightsFoundation #HRF #SXSW
Fighting Back Against Monetary Colonialism | HRF at SXSW Human Rights Foundation 2023-03-15 | A short film produced for SXSW 2023.Follow HRF on social media: https://linktr.ee/humanrightsfoundation #HumanRightsFoundation #HRF #SXSW
Together, We Can Beat Tyranny Human Rights Foundation 2023-03-06 | The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies.We consider our mission essential given that today more than 4 billion people live under tyranny. That’s 72% of the world’s population in 95 countries from Cuba to Russia to Saudi Arabia to North Korea.Join us: hrf.org Follow HRF on social media: https://linktr.ee/humanrightsfoundation#HumanRightsFoundation #HRF
HRF in Times Square: End Uyghur Forced Labor in the Fashion Industry Human Rights Foundation 2023-03-06 | Spotted in New York City: HRF launched a new ad campaign in the heart of Times Square, bringing awareness to the prevalence of Uyghur forced labor within the fashion industry. According to the Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region, an estimated one in five cotton products in the global apparel industry are believed to be linked to Uyghur forced labor. enduyghurforcedlabour.orgHRF’s ad urges consumers to help end Uyghur forced labor by downloading our Uyghur Forced Labor Checker.The plug-in aims to increase awareness about the fashion industry’s complicity and empower consumers to make informed purchases. Download it today: buff.ly/30zl3Ty#HumanRightsFoundation #EndUyghurForcedLabor
Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine - Julia Abratańska, Chris Tiller Human Rights Foundation 2023-02-24 | Over 17.6 million Ukrainians — more than 40% of the country’s population — require humanitarian assistance. HRF’s partner organization, Renegade Relief Runners, focuses on delivering essential supplies, including food, clean water, and medical aid, to Ukraine’s most heavily impacted regions. In this episode, Renegade Relief Runners co-founders Julia Abratańska and Chris Tiller discuss Ukraine’s current humanitarian needs, the challenges local aid groups face, and what the international community can do to support aid work.
The Year After Afghanistan Fell to the Taliban - Dr. Sima Samar Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-23 | In August 2021, the Taliban forcibly reclaimed control of Afghanistan, promising to institute a modern form of Islamic government. Instead, the regime has systematically implemented gender-specific measures against women, in direct contrast to their initial claims of substantial reform. The progress of Afghanistan’s civil society has declined under the Taliban’s draconian governance of women’s rights, a microcosm of a larger theocratic system.In this episode, we hear from Dr. Sima Samar, a central pioneer of women’s rights in Afghanistan, who explores the country in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover.
The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game: Sportswashing in Qatar and beyond - Håvard Melnæs Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-23 | In recent years, FIFA has earned a reputation for granting the hosting rights of its most prestigious competition, the World Cup, to countries ruled by authoritarian regimes. In December, Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup, despite global concerns regarding the country’s poor human rights record. In this episode, we hear from Håvard Melnæs, editor of the Norwegian soccer magazine Josimar, as the 2022 World Cup entered its final stages. Håvard and his team use critical and investigative journalism to shed light on the corruption, cronyism, and sportswashing running rampant in the sport.
Dont Let Qatars Regime Normalize Itself In Pop Culture Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-17 | On Sunday, millions will be watching the final of the 2022 #FIFAWorldCup between Argentina and France.As we enjoy the game, let's not forget that #Qatar’s authoritarian regime has been exploiting this mega-event to grandstand and distract from grave abuses.Qatar's dictatorship continued its repression in & out of the stadiums, in full view of the world during the World Cup. Imagine what will happen once the lights and cameras turn away.HRF’s latest report, “Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight,” highlights the country's worst human rights abuses, including those against political prisoners, and provides policy recommendations for reform within Qatar and action points for the global community. Learn more at hrf.org.#HumanRightsFoundation #FIFAWorldCup #QatarWorldCup
It’s Time to Stand Up Against Authoritarian Sportswashing Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-17 | FIFA wants the world to enjoy football and sportsmanship while it helps cover the human rights abuses committed by the government of #Qatar.It’s time to stand up against authoritarian sportswashing.Don’t let authoritarian governments get away with exploiting prestigious sports to grow their global influence.HRF’s latest report, “Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight,” highlights the country's worst human rights abuses, including those against political prisoners, and provides policy recommendations for reform within Qatar and action points for the global community. Learn more at hrf.org.#HumanRightsFoundation #FIFAWorldCup
HRFs Report: Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-17 | The 2022 FIFA World Cup recently kicked off in Qatar, a country ruled by a monarchic authoritarian government. FIFA and Qatar’s government have promoted the event as a celebration, uniting humanity around tolerance, equality, and respect. In reality, this glosses over FIFA’s corruption scandals — allegations that Qatari officials bribed FIFA officials to secure hosting rights — and Doha’s dire human rights record. Qatar’s government has invested hundreds of billions to host the World Cup as part of a decade-long strategy of sportswashing — also common under other wealthy authoritarian Gulf States, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This strategy exploits the appeal of sports to distract from human rights abuses, promote a favorable image, and increase global influence. HRF’s latest report, “Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight,” highlights the country's worst human rights abuses, including those against political prisoners, and provides policy recommendations for reform within Qatar and action points for the global community. Learn more at hrf.org.#HumanRightsFoundation #FIFAWorldCup #QatarWorldCup
HRF opina sobre la importancia de las protestas contra las dictaduras de China e Irán Human Rights Foundation 2022-12-11 | El director jurídico de Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Javier El-Hage, opinó en el programa Café CNN de CNN en Español, conducido por Jennifer Montoya, sobre la importancia de las masivas manifestaciones de la sociedad civil en China, Irán y otros países gobernados por dictaduras, en el contexto del Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos. La entrevista fue realizada el 9 de diciembre de 2022.
Responsible Finance: Raising Awareness on the Dangers of Investing in Dictatorships Human Rights Foundation 2022-11-09 | Rulers in dictatorships like China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia have allowed a certain degree of economic freedom at home while taking advantage of the access to markets in rich democratic countries. These regimes — particularly China — have managed to turn their economies into not only crucial cogs for supply chains around the world, but also important destinations for investments flowing from the democratic world.Capital flows to these regimes are very problematic — there is a lack of transparency, an absence of the rule of law, and blurred lines between where the state ends and private ownership begins. They have enriched ruling elites and may be directly financing egregious human rights abuses.As part of Responsible Finance, HRF launched the Defund Dictators website in June 2022 to inform investors of the extent to which emerging markets ETFs are allocating resources to authoritarian regimes.
HRF denuncia abusos a presos de conciencia y totalitarismo en Nicaragua Human Rights Foundation 2022-09-10 | El director jurídico de Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Javier El-Hage, opinó en el programa Foro de la Voz de América (VOA), conducido por Gonzalo Abarca, sobre las últimas violaciones graves de derechos humanos contra los presos de conciencia de Nicaragua a cargo del régimen autoritario de Daniel Ortega en Nicaragua. El-Hage compartió el panel con la Dra. Claudia Paz y Paz, ex Fiscal General de Guatemala, directora para México y Centroamérica de CEJIL (Centro por la Justicia y el Derecho Internacional). La entrevista fue realizada el 9 de septiembre de 2022.
Youth Mobilizing in Exile: Standing Up Against the CCP Human Rights Foundation 2022-08-26 | Over the past several decades, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has relentlessly attacked human rights in order to advance its political goals. This episode explores how youth in the diaspora are grappling with the Chinese government’s abuses in their respective homelands, and mobilizing in exile. Guests include Babur Ilchi from the Campaign for Uyghurs, Tenzin Yangzom from Students for a Free Tibet, Anna Kwok from Hong Kong Democracy Council, and Mustafa Aksu from the Uyghur Human Rights Project.
From Rhetoric to Action: Bukele’s Erosion of Democracy in El Salvador Human Rights Foundation 2022-08-05 | After nearly two decades of democracy, El Salvador’s democratic institutions find themselves, once again, under siege. President Nayib Bukele has achieved extreme popularity, fueled by populist rhetoric and the adept use of social media. In this episode, El Faro journalist Nelson Rauda discusses how Bukele has abused emergency powers, eroded the independence of the judiciary, and paved the way for his re-election in direct violation of El Salvador’s constitution.
Hong Kong Today Human Rights Foundation 2022-07-22 | This episode discusses the deterioration of freedoms in Hong Kong since the implementation of the national security law, and highlights the Chinese government's aggression. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has continuously tried to suppress Hong Kong’s civil society, and the national security law — alarming legislation aimed at eradicating the pro-democracy movement — has been the final “nail in the coffin.” The draconian national security law and the resulting erosion of civil liberties must serve as a warning to all democratic countries about the Chinese government’s disregard of human rights.Guests include Hong Kong activists-in-exile, Sunny Cheung and Anna Kwok, from the Hong Kong Democracy Council. Washington Post journalist and columnist Josh Rogin moderates this conversation.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsandDictators #HongKong
How Democracies Enable Corrupt Regimes (And How We Fix It) Human Rights Foundation 2022-07-15 | In this episode, Casey Michel and Paul Massaro discuss how corrupt regimes exploit systems of democracies to launder their money, and the ongoing legislative efforts in the United States (U.S.) to address this issue.Casey Michel is an investigative journalist and author of “American Kleptocracy,” which studies how the U.S. has become a haven for stolen wealth, and Paul Massaro is a counter-corruption expert and Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Helsinki Commission. The views expressed by Paul are his own and do not represent an official position of the U.S. government.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #Democracy
Fake news, Censorship, and Encryption | HRF at the 2022 RightsCon Human Rights Foundation 2022-06-30 | The internet is now the most important tool authoritarians use to stifle dissent and suppress freedom. Vast censorship operations like the great firewall in China allow governments to monitor and censor all content, while sophisticated software like Pegasus grants dictators the ability to hack into the phone of any activist or journalist. Authoritarian regimes can also use blunter tools, like overwhelming social media with propaganda or shutting the internet off during contentious periods like election cycles or military coups, in order to spread misinformation, mistrust, and impede communication. This panel will explore what tools regimes use to discredit, censor, intimidate, and silence people, the challenges activists specifically face from authoritarian regimes, and how activists can use technology to get around censorship under a dictatorship.Check out this panel discussion moderated by CNN multimedia producer Melissa Mahtani, with Iranian journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad; President of The Campaign for Hong Kong Samuel Chu; and Venezuelan activist, journalist, & Executive Director of RedesAyuda Melanio Escobar.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #RightsCon
Uyghur Forced Labor Checker: Behind The Scenes (Tech Demo) | HRF at the 2022 RightsCon Human Rights Foundation 2022-06-23 | In December 2021, HRF launched the “Uyghur Forced Labor Checker,” a Google Chrome extension plug-in that helps keep Uyghur forced labor out of your online shopping carts. This tech demo features an HRF staff member and Uyghur advocate, Jewher Ilham, to speak about the Uyghur crisis, the thought process behind planning this plug-in, and to encourage those in tech to also creatively use their skills toward advancing human rights.Check out this tech demo with Uyghur advocate, Jewher Ilham; and HRF Senior Strategy & Research Associate, Jenny Wang.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: www.facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #RightsCon
HRFs Chief Legal Officer Explains Why Authoritarianism is the Biggest Issue Today Human Rights Foundation 2022-06-20 | HRF's Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Javier El-Hage, spoke at the international annual conference "The Future of Human Rights and the Fight Against Impunity," that took place on June 16-17 in Brussels, Belgium, and was organized by the European Parliament Research Center and Brussels-based nonprofit Fight Impunity. El-Hage explained why authoritarianism and collaboration among authoritarian regimes are the biggest issues that democracies need to address today.
Human Development & Dictatorships: Cuban Healthcare and Other Myths Human Rights Foundation 2022-05-20 | For decades, the Communist regime in Cuba has sold an image of a nation with high human development, boosted by its alleged world class healthcare system and education. However, reality tells a story of coercion, lies, and misery.The case of the Cuban dictatorship is not unique. Other regimes have positioned themselves as having achieved commendable levels of development: Chile under Pinochet, Kazakhstan under Nazarbayev, and numerous others. In this episode, economic historian and Assistant Professor at George Mason University Vincent Geloso discusses how authoritarianism is a poor vehicle for development, and how an expansion of rights and democracy has been a driving force behind the improvement in the lives of billions over the past century.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsandDictators #Cuba
More Than Just a Game: Gaming and Activism Human Rights Foundation 2022-04-29 | "The gaming industry has taken the world by storm since as early as the 1970’s. Technological advancements in the past several decades have allowed PC, mobile, and console games to incorporate new designs and new storylines. These advances have helped the industry to expand dramatically, attracting diverse audiences with various interests ranging from sports, fantasy, music, and even current events. This panel discussion will explore how video games have become not only a hobby, but also even an avenue for activism. Guests include Kristin Bässe, Public relations officer at Reporters Without Borders Germany; Jerry Chan, Co-founder of Zeitgeist Studio; Navid Khonsari, Founder of iNK Stories; and Alvaro Piaggio, Policy Advisor at HRF.Follow HRF on social media:- Twitter: twitter.com/HRF - Instagram: instagram.com/hrf- Facebook: facebook.com/humanrightsfoundation- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf- Website: hrf.org #HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #Gaming #Activism #SXSW
The Aesthetics of Dictatorship Human Rights Foundation 2022-04-22 | Dictatorships frequently use art and culture as propaganda to create cults of personality and maintain legitimacy. The totalitarian aesthetic is familiar to many of us from films and documentaries of the Soviet Union or Nazi Germany: tanks driving down wide boulevards; paintings of toiling workers; military uniforms laden with medals; and films depicting past glories. But for billions of people who continue to live under authoritarian regimes, these images and experiences continue to be a part of everyday life.Recorded at SXSW 2022, this panel discussion explores how dictators co-opt cultural institutions with visual propaganda, using dress, art, film, and architecture to instill fear, impose their vision of society, and reinforce their authoritarian regimes. Guests include Louisa Lim, award-winning author, journalist, and former correspondent at BBC’s Beijing Desk and NPR from Hong Kong; Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University; and Alexander Sikorski, Policy Officer at HRF.#HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #SXSW
HRF opina sobre los crímenes de Putin en Ucrania, según el derecho internacional Human Rights Foundation 2022-04-15 | El director jurídico de Human Rights Foundation (HRF), Javier El-Hage, opinó en el programa Conclusiones de CNN en Español, conducido por Fernando del Rincón, sobre las atrocidades cometidas por la dictadura de Vladimir Putin en Ucrania y expresó que constituyen crímenes gravísimos bajo el derecho internacional. Específicamente, crímenes de guerra, crímenes de lesa humanidad y, probablemente, genocidio. El-Hage compartió el panel con el periodista Fernando del Rincón y el profesor Claudio Grossman. La entrevista fue realizada el 13 de abril de 2022.
Sanctions, Oligarchs, and the War in Ukraine Human Rights Foundation 2022-04-08 | One month ago, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Putin’s army has mercilessly targeted civilian areas, including apartment blocs, hospitals, and civilian shelters. The war crimes of Putin's regime are clear to all, as millions of refugees flee the conflict and thousands perish. In response to Putin’s murderous behavior, the United States and other democracies have imposed sanctions on Russia, targeting the Russian banking sector, Russian exports, and over 100 individuals, including some of Putin’s closest oligarch allies. However, these sanctions did not target the most important segment of the Russian economy — the export of oil and gas. They also did not address a deeper problem, which is the ability of Russian oligarchs to hide their money in the West. This week, we examine how oligarchs conduct business in the West, the impact of Western sanctions on Russia, and the types of reforms and sanctions democracies need to implement to change Putin’s behavior.On this week’s episode of Dissidents & Dictators, we have three guests. Casey Michel is an investigative journalist and the author of American Kleptocracy, which studies how the United States has become a haven for stolen wealth. Bill Browder is the CEO Hermitage Capital, and the Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign. Hagar Chemali is a professor at Columbia University and a former official at the Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes."#HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #Ukraine #Russia
Understanding Putins War Human Rights Foundation 2022-04-01 | On February 24th, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Heavy artillery, missile strikes, and bombs have targeted civilian areas, destroying housing, hospitals, and orphanages. Many of these attacks are war crimes. There are already millions of refugees, and many thousands of casualties.This war is Putin’s war. Putin has wielded violence as the key tool in shaping a system that gives him unrivaled power and wealth, both within Russia and worldwide. Putin’s regime is one of today’s gravest threats to democracy and human rights worldwide. On this week's Dissidents & Dictators podcast, we have three guests. Garry Kasparov is Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation and an ardent critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Anne Applebaum is an American-Polish journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author who writes extensively on communism and the development of civil society in Central and Eastern Europe. Yulia Marushevska is a Ukrainian civil activist, economic growth expert, and the former Head of the Odessa Customs.#HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #Ukraine #Russia
What Russia Wants in Ukraine Human Rights Foundation 2022-02-27 | Since 2014, the Russian military has fought a war against Ukraine, annexed the Crimean peninsula, supported seperatist forces in the Donbas, and used cyber attacks to destabilize Ukrainian government services. On February 22, Russia commenced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, intensifying a war that has already cost more than 14,000 lives. Amidst the uncertainty of the situation, we examine why Russian dictator Vladimir Putin sought to destabilize Ukraine and started the largest war in Europe since 1945.Our guest this week is Molly McKew, a writer and researcher of Russian influence and information warfare. She is the lead author of greatpower.us, which explores what great power competition looks like in an era of asymmetric warfare and hybrid influence. Her articles have appeared in Politico, Wired, The Washington Post, Lawfare, and other publications. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she teaches Russian hybrid warfare.This podcast was recorded before the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.#HumanRightsFoundation #DissidentsAndDictators #Ukraine #Russia
Uyghur Forced Labor Checker Human Rights Foundation 2022-01-19 | Fashion brands won’t tell you if they might be linked to Uyghur forced labor. Our Chrome extension will.Right now, more than one million Uyghur Muslims are arbitrarily detained and working at forced labor camps across China. This scheme is part of a broader strategy perpetrated by the Chinese government — a system of abuse that has been recognized as a genocide.Multiple fashion brands and international companies have been found to be profiting from the exploitation of Uyghurs. Some do so openly, others cover up their ties to forced labor by claiming that they cannot completely trace their supply chains.When you buy from these brands, you are unknowingly supporting violence, suffering, torture, gender-based sexual abuses, erasure of cultural heritage and identity, and attempts to eradicate an entire people.It’s up to us to wear our values and show the Chinese government that Uyghur forced labor will no longer be profitable. Download HRF’s plug-in to be notified when you’re about to buy from a brand that’s been implicated in this genocide.Download today: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/uyghur-forced-labor-check/ejodaepockllkcloibcchpjnfoopincpLearn more: http://uncomfortabletruth.co#UncomfortableTruth #HumanRightsFoundation #EndUyghurForcedLabor
Mining Bitcoin at Home - Econoalchemist Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Econoalchemist dispels common myths surrounding Bitcoin mining, and explains how to mine Bitcoin at home.twitter.com/econoalchemist
Lightning for Financial Freedom - Carla Kirk-Cohen Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Carla Kirk-Cohen, a developer at Lightning Labs, gives a technical overview of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights - Bernard Parah Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Bernard Parah, CEO/Co-Founder of Bitnob, explains why Bitcoin matters for human rights.
Lightning Network: Hands on Workshop Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | André Neves (CTO & Co-Founder at ZEBEDEE), Ryan Gentry (Business Development at Lightning Labs) and Paul Itoi (Co-Founder of Sphinx Chat) give a hands on workshop on the Lightning network.
Bitcoin in the Developing World - Ray Youssef Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Ray Youssef (CEO of Paxful) discusses his story growing up, and Bitcoin in the developing world.
How To Accept Bitcoin Donations - Rockstar Dev and Patricia Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Rockstar Dev (Developer at Strike and BTCPay), and Patricia (Designer at BTCPay) explain how to accept Bitcoin donations. They show how anyone can become a self sovereign payment processor through BTCPay.
Bitcoins Activist History - Nic Carter Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Nic Carter (GP at Castle Island Ventures, co-founder and chairman of Coin Metrics, and host of On the Brink) gives a presentation on Bitcoin's activist history. He dives into the Cypherpunk movement, early battles over encryption, and predecessors of Bitcoin. Q and A moderated by Guy Swann.
Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights - Dread Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Dread, Founder of Onelovebtc.com, explains why Bitcoin matters for human rights. He goes into his personal story, and how Bitcoin can be a tool of liberation.
Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights - Farida Nabourema Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Farida Nabourema, a Citizen of Togo, Writer, Human Rights Defender, Pan-Africanist, explains why Bitcoin matters for human rights. She draws from her personal experience growing up in Togo, as well as her experience fighting for democracy in Togo.
Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights - Fodé Diop Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-24 | Fodé Diop, a Senegalese Bitcoin educator and developer, uses his own story growing up in Senegal to explain why Bitcoin matters for human rights.
Why Bitcoin Matters for Human Rights - Roya Mahboob Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-23 | Roya Mahboob, Co-Founder & CEO of DigitalCitizenFund, Co-Founder of The Afghan Girls Robotic Team, explains her journey with Bitcoin and why Bitcoin matters for human rights. Drawing from her personal experience growing up in Afghanistan and the discrimination women face in the banking sector, Roya explains how Bitcoin can uniquely service the oppressed.Intro by Alex Gladstein, Q and A moderated by BTC Sessions.#Bitcoin #HumanRightsFoundation #BitcoinAcademy
Bitcoin Academy Closing Remarks - Alex Gladstein Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-18 | Alex Gladstein closes out the 2021 Bitcoin Academy with his thoughts on Bitcoin's global revolution.
Building a Bitcoin Community - Mike Peterson, Miles Suter and Aaron van Wirdum Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-18 | Mike Peterson (Director of Bitcoin Beach) and Miles Suter (Crypto Product Lead at Cash App) discuss the creation of Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, and how to build your own Bitcoin community.Moderated by Aaron van Wirdum.#Bitcoin #BitcoinAcademy #HumanRightsFoundation
Why is Bitcoin Mining Important? Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-18 | Amanda Fabiano (Head of Mining at GalaxyDigitalHQ), Darin Feinstein (Founder of CoreScientific and Blockcap) and Jesse Peltan (CTO at HODL Ranch) explain why Bitcoin mining is important. They discuss the role of Bitcoin energy's use in securing the Bitcoin network, and debunk myths surrounding Bitcoin's energy usage. Moderated by BTC Sessions
Who Controls Bitcoin - Stephan Livera and Jimmy Song Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-18 | Jimmy Song and Stephan Livera discuss the question, "Who Controls Bitcoin?" They dive into the difference between Bitcoin and "crypto", and the importance of Bitcoin as the world's only decentralized money.
Using Bitcoin Privately - Matt Odell, Janine Roem, and Evan Kaloudis Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-18 | Matt Odell, Janine Roem, and Evan Kaloudis explain how to use Bitcoin privately. They dive into privacy techniques to keep your personal data and Bitcoin safe, and why you should care about your Bitcoin privacy.
Being Your Own Bank - Andrew Yang, Justine Harper, and SeedSigner Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-17 | Andrew Yang (Client Advisor at Casa), Justine Harper (VP, Concierges at Unchained Capital) and SeedSigner (Creator of the SeedSigner Wallet) discuss how to be your own bank. They dive into the importance of self custody and holding your own keys, and ways you can secure your Bitcoin through self custody.
Bitcoin in the Developing World - Kal Kassa, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, and Alejandro Machado Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-17 | Kal Kassa (Bitcoin for Ethiopia), Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Senegalese Economist, Assistant Professor at NYU Stern School of Business), and Alejandro Machado (Co-Founder of the Open Money Initiative) discuss Bitcoin in the developing world. They dive into how Bitcoin being used in developing countries, and why Bitcoin is so important to people in the developing world. Moderated by BTC Sessions.
Bitcoin in the Developing World - Team Paxful Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-17 | Ray Youssef (CEO of Paxful), Yusuf Nessary (Director of Philanthropy, Built With Bitcoin Foundation) and John Balrup (Paxful Associate Director, Product - Gift Cards) discuss Bitcoin in the developing world. They explore their own stories growing up, and how Bitcoin can be hope. Moderated by Peter McCormack
How To Spend Your Bitcoin - Matt Ahlborg Human Rights Foundation 2021-11-17 | Matt Ahlborg, Head of Research at Bitrefill, Creator of http://UsefulTulips.org, discusses how to spend your Bitcoin. He dives deep into the data of Bitcoin's use and growth in the developing world, as well as different ways people can spend their Bitcoin.
