Our Mission
Using the platform of professional sports to amplify the voices of the oppressed and demand accountability from authoritarian regimes worldwide.
Core Initiatives
Raising awareness of human rights violations across China, Turkey, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and the Middle East through strategic campaigns and public discourse.
Using the platform of professional sports to shine a spotlight on oppressed communities—Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hongkongers, Taiwanese, and political prisoners worldwide.
Standing with journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens who risk everything to speak truth to power and demand accountability from authoritarian regimes.
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
Region
The Threat
Uyghur Genocide & CCP Oppression
Our Action
Anti-CCP shoe campaigns, public advocacy, international pressure
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The Threat
Political Repression & Authoritarianism
Our Action
Congressional testimony, family advocacy, global awareness
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The Threat
Democratic Freedoms Under Siege
Our Action
Freedom shoes, international solidarity, advocacy campaigns
Region
The Threat
Religious & Cultural Suppression
Our Action
Free Tibet campaigns, awareness initiatives, global rallies
Region
The Threat
War & Political Persecution
Our Action
Humanitarian advocacy, international engagement, public discourse
Region
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