Human Rights Watch Announces Death of Technologist and Journalist Carola Frediani at 51
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Human Rights Watch announces the passing of Carola Frediani, a 51-year-old information and security technologist and longtime journalist, who died on June 3, 2026, after a long illness. She was recognized as an authoritative voice on technology, security, and digital rights, and was a valued member of HRW's information security team.
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· 2 pulledCarola was a valued and beloved member of the close-knit information security team at Human Rights Watch, and her loss will be deeply felt.
Her passing is a significant loss for Human Rights Watch and for the broader community working at the intersection of technology, security, and digital rights.
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