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THE WORLD OF FAKE VALUES:
Ukraine and the Global Fight for Freedom
A conversation with RDI Chairman Garry Kasparov and CEO Uriel Epshtein. Moderated by CNN’s Bianna Golodryga.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Ukrainian Institute of America | New York City
HEROES OF DEMOCRACY GALA
2026 HEROES OF DEMOCRACY GALA
April 15, 2026 | New York City
RDI Chairman Garry Kasparov invites you to celebrate freedom and those that make it possible at a unique evening mixing glamor, dinner, and most importantly, community and inspiration.
2025 Heroes of Democracy Gala
It was a memorable evening celebrating the leaders and pioneers who have taken risks to defend freedom around the world and advance American excellence. Our 2025 Heroes of Democracy inspired us with a positive vision for America’s future and reminded us the importance of knowing what you’re fighting for.
2024 Heroes of Democracy Gala
Every year, RDI celebrates the leaders and pioneers who have taken risks to defend freedom in America and around the world. Previous honorees have included Senator John Fetterman, Congressman Adam Kinzinger, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
Conference highlight
2025 Frontlines of Freedom Conference
CNN’s Erin Burnett described FOFCON 2025 as “the biggest gathering of the top political dissidents in the world.”
2024 FRONTLINES OF FREEDOM CONFERENCE
RDI hosts our annual FOF Conference to explore policies to combat transnational repression and foreign authoritarian influence in open societies. We bring together activists, journalists, policymakers, and business leaders to address the scope of the authoritarian threat on our shores, what America can do to defend itself, and how democracies can begin to work together to reinvigorate our shared survival instinct.
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