Our Mission

Human Rights
Advocacy

Using the platform of professional sports to amplify the voices of the oppressed and demand accountability from authoritarian regimes worldwide.

Core Initiatives

Global Advocacy

Raising awareness of human rights violations across China, Turkey, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and the Middle East through strategic campaigns and public discourse.

Amplifying Voices

Using the platform of professional sports to shine a spotlight on oppressed communities—Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hongkongers, Taiwanese, and political prisoners worldwide.

Defending Dissent

Standing with journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens who risk everything to speak truth to power and demand accountability from authoritarian regimes.

Recognition & Impact

2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Lantos Human Rights Prize recipient. Testified before Congress on human rights violations and the cost of free speech.

Global Focus Areas

Regions & Causes

Region

China

The Threat

Uyghur Genocide & CCP Oppression

Our Action

Anti-CCP shoe campaigns, public advocacy, international pressure

Region

Turkey

The Threat

Political Repression & Authoritarianism

Our Action

Congressional testimony, family advocacy, global awareness

Region

Hong Kong

The Threat

Democratic Freedoms Under Siege

Our Action

Freedom shoes, international solidarity, advocacy campaigns

Region

Tibet

The Threat

Religious & Cultural Suppression

Our Action

Free Tibet campaigns, awareness initiatives, global rallies

Region

Russia

The Threat

War & Political Persecution

Our Action

Humanitarian advocacy, international engagement, public discourse

Region

Iran & North Korea

The Threat

Systemic Human Rights Abuses

Our Action

Continuous advocacy and awareness raising

"I talk about human rights violations and political prisoners. That's why they put a bounty on my head. But freedom is not free, and it's worth fighting for."

— Enes Kanter Freedom

Freedom

Enes Kanter Freedom Foundation

Your Silence
Is The Only Loss

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EKF Foundation Funds are used for Human Rights Advocacy and Youth Education around the world.