Lebanon Protest

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Freedom House analysts weigh in on the news of the day and threats to freedom and democracy

Reflecting on 50 Years of Freedom in the World

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March 9, 2023

Another Illusion Falls in Turkey

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March 2, 2023

Defending Human Rights in Ukraine: An Interview with ZMINA’s Tetiana Pechonchyk

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February 23, 2023

In War-torn Ukraine, Civic Organizations Are Vital to Victory and Rebuilding

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February 23, 2023

Five Books to Help You Understand the State of Global Freedom

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February 16, 2023

How to Support Iran's Democracy Movement

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February 9, 2023

A TikTok Trend You Can’t Ignore: Addressing the Risks by Protecting Privacy and Bolstering Transparency

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February 2, 2023

Securing a Vibrant Future for the World’s Public Broadcasters

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January 26, 2023

Putting A Thumb On The Market: The Rise Of State-Aligned Platforms From Repressive Contexts

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January 17, 2023

Americans Must Unite to Defend Our Democracy

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January 12, 2023

Fighting Corruption is Key to Countering Authoritarianism, and Protecting Human Rights

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January 11, 2023

For 2023, Make a Resolution to Put Democracy First

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January 5, 2023

Amid rising digital repression, Costa Rica serves as a model for Central America—and the world at large

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December 23, 2022

Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom: “We Will Recover, We Will Survive”

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December 22, 2022

Cracking Down on Artistic Expression: Another Strike against Russian Democracy

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December 15, 2022

Africa’s Role in Setting a Global Agenda for Democracy: A Q&A with Tiseke Kasambala

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December 14, 2022

Can Resistance Movements Grow in the World’s Most Repressive Countries?

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December 8, 2022

The Long Shadow of Qatar’s Human Rights Abuses

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December 7, 2022

Imprisoned, but Not Forgotten: Rights Abuses and the Global Events that Hide Them

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December 1, 2022

Democratic Solidarity Is the Key to Defeating Dictatorship

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November 23, 2022

Southeast Asia’s Leaders Should Work Toward a Freer Internet

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November 21, 2022

An ugly scene for the beautiful game

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November 21, 2022

Grassroots Protests Are Frequent in Xi Jinping’s China

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November 17, 2022

The Critical Role of Environmental Rights Defenders—and the Risks They Face

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November 10, 2022

What Will It Take for the UN to Stand With the People of Iran?

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November 9, 2022

Crimes against Journalists Are on the Rise and Are Seldom Punished

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November 3, 2022

In Postwar Ukraine, Democratic Development and Cultural Restoration Will Go Hand in Hand

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October 27, 2022

Digital Repression is Deepening, But Civil Society Wins Give Reason for Optimism

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October 20, 2022

Threats to the US Midterm Elections Have Been Building for Years

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October 13, 2022

The Chinese Communist Party’s Ride-or-Die Moment

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October 6, 2022

“Loudly and Clearly”: How the Ongoing Protests in Iran Are a Part of a Historic Women’s Rights Movement and Quest for Freedom

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October 2, 2022

To Support Ukraine, We Should Help Rights Activists from Russia and Belarus

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September 29, 2022

Interview with Goli Ameri: On Women’s Rights in Iran

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September 26, 2022

Brazil’s Democracy Confronts the Looming Threat of Election Denial

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September 22, 2022

The United States Hesitated to Protect Europe’s Jews from Nazi Brutality. We’re Not Condemned to Reenact That Error Today.

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September 15, 2022

The Best Antidote to Beijing’s Authoritarian Influence Campaign Is Democracy Itself

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September 8, 2022

How African Democracies Can Rise and Thrive Amid Instability, Militarization, and Interference

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September 1, 2022

Nicaraguans Risk Losing Their Last Havens as Regime Targets Their Churches

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August 22, 2022

The Struggle for Democracy in Asia Deserves Our Support

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August 18, 2022

A Year After Taliban’s Return, Afghanistan’s Civil Society Vanguard Still Needs the World’s Help

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August 11, 2022