Mark Palmer Forum

Moving Beyond Emergency Response: Protecting Human Rights for LGBTI People

Oct 24 2016 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

The Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy presents "Moving Beyond Emergency Response: Protecting Human Rights for LGBTI People" Click here to register.

Freedom House Congratulates 2016 Palmer Prize Winners

Sep 22 2016 - 5:00pm

The 2016 Mark Palmer Prize has been awarded to the Organization of American States Secretary General Luis Almagro, and Ambassador Deborah Lyons, former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan.

Revitalizing Democracy Support in Troubled Times

Sep 8 2016 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

Join us for the Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy annual conference, "Revitalizing Democracy Support in Troubled Times." Click here to register.

The Venezuelan Crisis at a Turning Point: Future Prospects

May 26 2016 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Please join us for a panel discussion on the current dynamics and possible directions of the crisis in Venezuela. Click here to register.

Challenges to Democracy in Hong Kong

Feb 24 2016 - 9:00am to 10:30am

Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy presents Challenges to Democracy in Hong Kong. Click here to register.

Roadblocks or Stepping Stones for Civil Society in Eurasia? Prominent Voices from the Ground

Nov 19 2015 - 3:00pm

Please join us as we welcome two renowned human rights defenders from Belarus and Kazakhstan for an honest discussion of current governance and civil society trends in Eurasia.

U.S. Democracy Support: 2016 and Beyond

Oct 14 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Freedom House invites you to The Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy annual conference U.S. Democracy Support: 2016 and Beyond.

Reviving Citizenship in Turkey through Citizen Journalism

Jul 31 2015 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Join Freedom House for a conversation about citizenship, media, and technology with Engin Önder, the man who is transforming journalism in Turkey.

U.S.-China Relations: Facing China’s 100 Year Marathon as a Rising Power

Apr 20 2015 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Join Freedom House for a discussion on how the United States should approach its foreign policy towards China under President Xi Jinping, given the country's growing impact abroad. Click here to register.

Event: Technology, Economics and Politics in the Middle East

Apr 8 2015 - 9:30am

Please join us for the The Mark Palmer Forum for Advancing Democracy: Information Technology, Economic Growth and Political Change in the Middle East. Click here to register.

The Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy honors the legacy of Ambassador Mark Palmer, long-time Freedom House trustee and vice chairman.

The Palmer Forum includes an annual conference with leading policymakers and experts, and programs by human rights defenders and leading digital activists, exploring ways to improve global prospects for strengthening human rights and democracy. The Palmer Forum seeks to improve understanding of best practices for democratic transitions to succeed, promotes collaboration among key civil society partners, and gives policymakers the chance to hear directly from human rights activists.

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