The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation mourns the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and stands in solidarity with those who continue his march for the freedom of all Russians against the Kremlin’s totalitarian regime. Navalny’s steadfast courage in the face of abject oppression, including his condemnation of the war in Ukraine, was a beacon of hope to millions.
A article from Politico highlights an upcoming report from VOC’s Dr. Adrian Zenz, Senior Fellow and Director in China Studies, on forced labor in Xinjiang. Zenz’s report will show that forced labor transfers are increasing.
Recent research from VOC’s Dr. Adrian Zenz, Senior Fellow and Director in China Studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, helped to prompt an investigation into German chemicals producer BASF and its connections to Uyghur forced labor in Xinjiang. An article from The Guardian highlights Dr. Zenz’s findings and recent pressure on BASF by politicians around the world.
On February 5th, Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, President of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, gave remarks during a press conference organized by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mad dash to finalize the text of a so-called “pandemic treaty” for a vote during May’s World Health Assembly.
VOC’s CEO Ken Pope co-writes with Brandy Shufutinsky of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values and Jennifer Richmond of the Institute for Liberal Values on the Chinese Communist Party’s connection to “progressive” groups in the United States to push CCP propaganda and anti-Semitism. They add more context to the People’s Forum activities and its role in institutionalizing Communist and Marxist propaganda in an op-ed with the American Spectator.
Michael Barone writes for the Washington Examiner highlighting rising Marxism in American education and the Victims of Communism Museum’s role in exposing communist atrocities.
On December 21, 2023 VOC presented the inaugural “The Flame of Liberty Award” to Dr. Marcin Zarzecki, Chairman, and Michał Góras, Trustee, of the Polish National Foundation for the Foundation’s longstanding support of VOC’s mission.
VOC highlights the tragic and powerful stories of victims of communism through our award-winning Witness Project video and podcast series. Today, we are proud to present the newest episode of the Witness Project, featuring Maximo Alvarez, who escaped communist Cuba through the Pedro Pan Operation.
A media investigation has unearthed new evidence of Beijing’s secret defamatory campaign against Dr. Adrian Zenz, Director of China Studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC).
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is seeking a Program Manager to oversee all aspects of project management and grants administration under the direction of the Program Director and Associate Director, as well as providing critical leadership support in program implementation, budget tracking and oversight, systems management, content production, donor reporting, and fundraising proposals. This is full-time position based in Washington, DC. While local candidates are preferred, remote candidates with strong qualifications may be considered.
