Tunisia

11 million people

4,070 USD GNI (PPP)

Internet:

Partly Free

Press:

Partly Free

Free

Population and GNI data source

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Programs

News & Updates

Press Releases

Freedom in the World 2015: Freedom declines for ninth year

January 28, 2015

More aggressive tactics by authoritarian regimes and an upsurge in terrorist attacks contributed to a disturbing decline in global freedom in 2014.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas

FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

Freedom of the Press: Facts and Figures

May 2, 2014

Freedom House yesterday released its annual Freedom of the Press report. The findings paint a grim picture of the state of global media freedom, with just 14 percent of the world’s population enjoying a vibrant press with diverse views and minimal state intrusion.

In the News

Democracy doesn't happen on its own

April 7, 2014

From Tunisia to Turkey, Kiev to Caracas, people around the world are making their desire for democracy and greater freedom overwhelmingly clear. But what is the proper role for the United States? Read Sarah Trister's op-ed for The Hill.

Issues:

Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Human Rights Defense, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Eurasia, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Americas

FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

Promoting Freedom: The Seven “Don’ts”

February 3, 2014

This post originally appeared in the American Interest.
Democracy and freedom are in decline around the world. What should the United States do to reverse this trend? Better yet, what shouldn’t it do?

Experts

Lisa Davis

Senior Advisor for International Legal Affairs

Lisa Davis is senior advisor for international legal affairs at Freedom House promoting human rights and the rule of law. Ms.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies, Rule of Law, Transitional Justice, United Nations, Women's Rights

Regions:

Signature Reports

Freedom in the World

Freedom on the Net

Freedom of the Press

Countries at the Crossroads

Special Reports

Safety on the Line: Exposing the myth of mobile communication security

This report evaluates the risks and vulnerabilities of mobile phone services and apps in 12 specified countries, analyzing multiple mobiel technologies to determine their capacity to protect security and privacy and to combat censorship and surveillance.
Download the full report here.

Programs

Advocating for Free Expression in Tunisia

Issues:

Freedom of Expression

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Tunisia

Freedom House engages critical rule of law stakeholders to develop a reform agenda for Tunisia as it transforms to a state that is accountable and guarantees citizens’ a role in maintaining a watchdog role.

Issues:

Rule of Law, Transitional Justice

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa

Egypt and Tunisia

In Egypt and Tunisia, we work with activists and citizen journalists to observe the elections. Bloggers and local activists receive training on election monitoring, violation reporting techniques, new media and mobile technology usage helping to increase transparency and citizens’ engagement in the political process.

Issues:

Elections, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Middle East and North Africa