Expanding Freedom and Democracy

Taliban fighters in Kabul in August, 2021

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An Afghan Human Rights Defender Describes Her Life Under Taliban Rule

Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people.

Freedom House - Transnational Repression 2022

Read Our Newest Report on Transnational Repression

Defending Democracy in Exile examines what is being done to protect exiles and diaspora members who are being intimidated and attacked by the governments from which they fled. The report assesses the responses mounted by host governments, international organizations, and technology companies.

Tracking Democracy and Freedom Around the World

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Kyiv residents take shelter in a metro station on February 24, 2022.

Invasion of Ukraine

Read the latest Freedom House news and commentary regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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Spotlight on China

Read the latest news, research, reports and policy recommendations related to China. Be sure to sign up for our monthly China Media Bulletin (published in English and Chinese).

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