At the Oslo Freedom Forum in New York (OFF in NY) you will hear first-hand stories from intrepid human rights defenders who are promoting freedom against all odds, and join a community of philanthropists, technologists, investors, artists, journalists, policymakers, and activists aiming to make the world a more free, open, and peaceful place.

OFF in NY features a half-day of theater talks by renowned human rights defenders, followed by a special Speaker Gala. The Speaker Gala is a unique opportunity to spend time with OFF speakers while enjoying additional talks, performances, and fine dining. Tickets to the Speaker Gala, and more information about the event can be found at: https://oslofreedomforum.com/offny22/

OFF in NY speakers include:

• Garry Kasparov, Russian Chess Grandmaster, pro-democracy advocate, and Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF)

• Yeonmi Park, North Korean defector and expert on the country's black market economy

• Masih Alinejad, Iranian journalist and activist

• Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader and democracy activist

• Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian rights defender; head of the Center for Civil Liberties

• Carine Kanimba, daughter of imprisoned "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina

• Chemi Lhamo, Tibetan activist and community organizer

• Berta Valle, Nicaraguan journalist and pro-democracy activist

• Fatou Jallow, Gambian anti-rape activist and survivor

• Yury Revich, interdisciplinary musician and artist

• Anna Kwok, exiled Hong Kong activist