Freedom Tech (w/ Human Rights Foundation)

Berta Valle⁠⁠ is a Nicaraguan journalist and vocal critic of the Daniel Ortega regime. She is married to pro-democracy activist and former presidential candidate, Félix Maradiaga, who was imprisoned in an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition prior to the 2021 elections. In this episode, Berta sits down with HRF Financial Freedom Operations Lead ⁠Arsh Molu⁠⁠ (Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation) to discuss the harsh realities of oppression, the resilience of the Nicaraguan people, and how—in the face of financial lockdown—freedom tech is becoming a lifeline for bypassing censorship and delivering much-needed aid. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT FREEDOM TECH: Each month, the ⁠⁠⁠Human Rights Foundation⁠⁠⁠ and PubKey dive into specific HRF initiatives with a focus on how Bitcoin and freedom tech will advance humanitarian goals. These events are FREE and open to the public.

Evan Mawarire is a Zimbabwean pastor-turned-activist who led a peaceful uprising against dictator Robert Mugabe. In this episode, Evan sits down with HRF Content & Research Lead Ayelen Osorio to discuss Zimbabwe’s struggle with hyperinflation, the introduction of multiple currencies, and the regime’s financial repression tactics—and how freedom technologies are offering a lifeline to people in fragile economies and authoritarian regimes worldwide.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ABOUT FREEDOM TECH:Each month, the ⁠Human Rights Foundation⁠ and PubKey dive into specific HRF initiatives with a focus on how Bitcoin and freedom tech will advance humanitarian goals.These events are FREE and open to the public.Recorded on April 3rd, 2025 at PubKey NYC.

Jason Maier is the author of A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin. In this episode, Jason discusses his research and advocacy in a fireside chat with HRF Research Associate Zac Guignard, with audience Q&A to follow.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ABOUT FREEDOM TECH:Each month, the Human Rights Foundation and PubKey dive into specific HRF initiatives with a focus on how Bitcoin and freedom tech will advance humanitarian goals.These events are FREE and open to the public.Recorded on March 6th, 2025 at PubKey NYC.

Anna will discuss her background as an activist, from Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation to her current role at HRF, where she assists nonprofit organizations in accepting and using bitcoin.

Jorge is the President of the Economic Inclusion Group, a policy group advancing economic and financial inclusion globally. Jorge is known for his work advocating in G7 countries for financial reforms to guarantee a “Right to Banking” for immigrants and human rights defenders. Jorge is also an influential voice in his home country, Venezuela, pushing for greater political and economic freedoms. Leading the conversation will be Arsh Molu, Financial Freedom Operations Lead at the Human Rights Foundation.