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HRC63: HRHF raises Anar Mammadli case at UN dialogue on reprisals
At the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights House Foundation raised the case of Azerbaijani human rights defender Anar Mammadli, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison following earlier engagement with UN mechanisms, and called for further UN action to address reprisals against human rights defenders.
HRC63: Russia’s repression increasingly reaches beyond its borders
At the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights House Foundation raised concerns over Russia’s growing use of transnational repression against human rights defenders and critics in exile, including through restrictions on documents, property and finances. HRHF also highlighted the recent “extremist” designations of Memorial-affiliated civil society organisations and OVD-Info.
Heidi Nordby Lunde er nytt styremedlem i HRHF
Tidligere stortingsrepresentant for Høyre, Heidi Nordby Lunde, er valgt inn som nytt styremedlem i norske Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF).
HRC63: Belarus political prisoner releases must lead to justice, accountability and rehabilitation
At the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights House Foundation warned that Belarusians continue to face persecution at home and abroad, and asked how can States pursue releases while ensuring that such negotiations strengthen prospects for accountability, rehabilitation and non-recurrence.
“I am always amazed by the solidarity of complete strangers… Thank you!” Interview with Valiantsin Stefanovic
September 2026 marks six months since the release of Belarusian human rights defender Valiantsin Stefanovic from prison. In this interview, he reflects on being expelled from Belarus against his will, rebuilding his life in exile, continuing nearly three decades of human rights work, and the solidarity that sustained him through imprisonment.
“I feel and understand that all of Belarus is now one enormous prison, an occupied zone.” Interview with Ales Bialiatski
September 2026 marks nine months since Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski was released from prison. In this interview, he reflects on adapting to life after unjust imprisonment, his conviction that he will return to Belarus, the resilience of Belarusian society, and why growing authoritarianism makes continued human rights work more important than ever.
“How effective human rights are depends on each and every one of us.” Interview with Nasta Loika
September 2026 marks six months since the release of Belarusian human rights defender Nasta Loika from prison. In this interview, she reflects on life after more than three years of unjust imprisonment, being forced into exile, continuing human rights advocacy from abroad, and her determination to use her prison experience to push for systemic change in Belarus.
“Every society deserves to be free. Human rights will win in the end.” Interview with Uladzimir Labkovich
September 2026 marks nine months since the release of Belarusian human rights defender Uladzimir Labkovich from prison. In this interview, Labkovich reflects on the difficult process of adapting to life after unjust imprisonment, forced exile, his return to human rights work with Viasna Human Rights Centre, and the new generation of Belarusian human rights defenders that gives him hope.
Azerbaijan: Human rights defender Anar Mammadli sentenced to 13 years in prison
Statement by Maria Dahle, Human Rights House Foundation’s Director in reaction to today’s sentencing of human rights defender Anar Mammadli in Azerbaijan.