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Freedom House Mourns the Passing of Former Trustee Ambassador Azita Raji

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February 8, 2022

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Eswatini: Freedom House Condemns Arrests of Student Leaders, Persecution of Activists

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February 3, 2022

Relatives of government opponents who remain detained in different prisons hold signs with their portraits and names during a protest in Caracas in December 2020. (Image Credit: Yuri CORTEZ / AFP via Getty Images)

New Freedom House Report Reveals Dire Conditions for Human Rights Defenders and Democracy Activists in Latin America

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February 3, 2022

Protestors in Yangon shine their phone lights during a demonstration against Myanmar's military coup. Image credit: Theint Mon Soe/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Myanmar: Democratic States, International Organizations Must Redouble Efforts to Support Democracy One Year after Coup

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February 1, 2022

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Freedom House, Afghan and International NGOs Launch the Afghanistan Human Rights Coordination Mechanism

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January 27, 2022

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Freedom House Welcomes New Vice President of Communications

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January 21, 2022

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Margaux Ewen to Lead Political-Prisoner Efforts at Freedom House

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January 18, 2022

2022 Kazakhstan protests — Aqtobe, January 4

Kazakhstan: Freedom House Urges De-escalation of Violence, Movement Toward Rule of Law

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January 6, 2022

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United States Must Deliver Full Transparency and Accountability for January 6 Attack

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January 6, 2022

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Russia: Closure of Country’s Oldest Human Rights Organization is a Disgrace

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December 28, 2021

Members of Congress reconvene in a joint session to ratify President Biden's Electoral College win after being evacuated when protestors stormed the Capitol.

United States: Freedom House Applauds Passage of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Urges Swift Signature and Implementation

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December 16, 2021

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United States: Pass Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act before End of Year

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December 7, 2021

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Freedom House Mourns the Passing of Fred Hiatt, Washington Post Editorial Page Editor and Formidable Rights Defender

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December 6, 2021

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Freedom House Urges Congress to Reauthorize and Fund Global Magnitsky Sanctions Before End of Year

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December 6, 2021

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Summit for Democracy: New Scorecards Highlight State of Freedom in Participating Countries

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December 2, 2021

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Democracy Summit Participants Should Examine Own Role in Countering Global Democratic Decline, Must Include Civil Society

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November 9, 2021

Nicaragua: Ortega Regime Should Hold Free and Fair Elections and Reopen Civic Space for All

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November 8, 2021

Students clash with National Guards members during an opposition demontration against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on February 12, 2014.

Venezuela: ICC Investigation Sends Strong Message to Human Rights Abusers in Latin America

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November 5, 2021

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Freedom House Welcomes Five New Trustees

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October 29, 2021

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Freedom House Welcomes Emily Waechter as COO and Anne Richard as Distinguished Fellow and Afghanistan Coordination Lead

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October 20, 2021

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Freedom House Congratulates Ressa, Muratov on Nobel Peace Prize

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October 8, 2021

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Tunisia: President’s Power Grab Tramples Democracy and Rule of Law

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September 30, 2021

In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties. Illustration by Mitch Blunt

NEW REPORT: Global Battle over Internet Regulation Has Major Implications for Human Rights

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September 21, 2021

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Ukraine: Biden Should Focus on Human Rights and Democracy at Zelenskyy Meeting

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September 1, 2021

President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia

Zambia: President-elect Must Reverse Predecessor’s Democratic Backslide, Protect Freedom of Expression, and Refrain from State-Sanctioned Violence

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August 18, 2021

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Armenia: Authorities Must Drop Charges against Yezidi Human Rights Defender and Protect Freedom of Speech

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August 3, 2021

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Eswatini: Authorities Should Release Parliamentarians and Drop Charges Against Them

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July 26, 2021

July 11th First Rally against the Cuban government genocidal actions this week. Held in front of the Canadian Parliament. Ottawa, Summer 2021

Cuba: The United States Must Support Cubans’ Demand for Long-Awaited Freedom

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July 19, 2021

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Belarus: Freedom House Condemns Sweeping Attack on Human Rights Defenders, Civil Society Groups

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July 16, 2021

Iran: Plot to Kidnap American Writer Highlights Threat of Transnational Repression

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July 14, 2021

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Cuba: Authorities Must Refrain From Inciteful Language, Use of Force against Peaceful Protests

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July 13, 2021

Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kazakhstan: Release Human Rights Activist and Recognize Rights of Ethnic Minorities

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July 2, 2021

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Eswatini: End Use of Lethal Force against Protesters

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June 30, 2021

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Turkey: Authorities Violently Disperse Pride Event

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June 28, 2021

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Hong Kong: Freedom House Condemns Arrests, Raid on Apple Daily Newspaper

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June 17, 2021

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Russia: Raid and Abduction at Women’s Shelter Violates Fundamental Rights

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June 17, 2021

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Ghana: Freedom House Condemns Arbitrary Arrest of LGBT+ Activists

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June 15, 2021

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Russia: President Biden Should Hold Putin Regime Accountable for Authoritarian Abuses

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June 15, 2021

Sudanese soldiers stand guard around armoured military vehicles as demonstrators continue their protest against the regime near the army headquarters in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, 11 April 2019

Sudan: Freedom House Commemorates the June 3rd Massacre in Khartoum

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June 3, 2021

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Cuba: Authorities Must Immediately Release Artist and Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

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May 26, 2021

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