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Out of Sight, Not Out of Reach: Understanding Transnational Repression
Dozens of governments around the world systemically employ violence against exiles and diasporas, reaching beyond national borders to silence dissent.
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Freedom House Welcomes Nicole Bibbins Sedaca as Executive Vice President
Press release
February 19, 2021

Belarus: Freedom House Condemns Intensifying Attacks on Human Rights Defenders and Lawyers
Press release
February 16, 2021
Russia: Chechen Authorities Must Release Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev
Press release
February 9, 2021