Human Rights Watch declines donations from comedians who performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Jessica Kirson Apologizes, Donates Fee from Saudi Festival

Kirson says she hoped performing openly as a lesbian in Riyadh could help LGBTQ people feel seen, but now calls the decision a mistake. The post Jessica Kirson Apologizes, Donates Fee from Saudi Festival appeared first on Metro Weekly.

Human Rights Group Declines Aziz Ansari’s Saudi Comedy Donation

Human Rights Watch has said comedian Azis Ansari’s performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia was no laughing matter—and that they won’t be accepting his proposed donation. The top international rights organization has said they “cannot accept” money from Ansari or any of the other “over 50 global stand-up legends” who appeared on stage in the Middle Eastern kingdom. Instead, the organization has called on the performers to use th…

Human Rights Watch declines donations from comedians who performed at Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch is refusing donations from comedians who performed in Saudi Arabia, urging them to speak out for detained activists.

Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Donates Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to Human Rights Campaign

Kirson, praised for her Riyadh set by Bill Burr and Louis C.K., apologized for the appearance and made good on a promise to donate what she earned.

Here’s what Aziz Ansari can do with his Riyadh Comedy Festival money

Human Rights Watch doesn’t want your money, Pete Davidson and Louis CK. Instead, they would like comedians to advocate for Saudi Arabia to release human rights defenders.

HRW refuses to accept donations from Riyadh comedy festival performers

Defending his decision to perform at the festival, Ansari said he had discussed donating a ‘part of the fee’ to human rights organisations