Freedom of Expression
Free speech and expression is the lifeblood of democracy, facilitating open debate, the proper consideration of diverse interests and perspectives, and the negotiation and compromise necessary for consensual policy decisions. Efforts to suppress nonviolent expression, far from ensuring peace and stability, can allow unseen problems to fester and erupt in far more dangerous forms.
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Featured Program: Strengthening Freedom of Expression in Turkey
Turkey remains one of most challenging places in the European region to exercise one’s right to free speech and expression. Freedom House works to strengthen respect for freedom of expression in Turkey in partnership with a local organization, the Media and Law Studies Association. To learn more, visit our Europe program page.
Freedom House in the Media:
News & Perspectives:
Ukraine: Biden Should Focus on Human Rights and Democracy at Zelenskyy Meeting
Press release
September 1, 2021
Доклад заинтересованных сторон для универсального периодического обзора Республики Молдова
Advocacy letter
July 21, 2021
Cuba: We Condemn the Detention of Musician and Activist Maykel Osorbo and Support an International Investigation
Joint statement
August 10, 2021
Moldova: Contribuție la Raportul privind evaluarea periodică universală a Republicii Moldova
Testimony and remarks
July 30, 2021
Eswatini: Authorities Should Release Parliamentarians and Drop Charges Against Them
Press release
July 26, 2021
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