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Freedom House Welcomes LGBT Rights Legislation

June 13, 2014

We applaud Senator Markey for taking leadership on this important and timely human rights issue. This legislation would solidify the United States’ commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people around the world.

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Nations in Transit 2014: Russia Leads Eurasia's Break from the Democratic World

June 12, 2014

In a new report, Freedom House highlights Russia's pivotal role in a decade-long decline in democracy among the countries of the post-Soviet sphere.

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Egypt Court Decision further Erodes Freedoms

June 11, 2014

This is a continuation of the government crackdown and retaliation against activists who engaged in the January 2011 Revolution. The sentence against Mr. Abdel Fattah represents a blatant violation of freedom of association and expression and intensifies political polarization and instability

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Africa Civil Society Leaders to Meet in Advance of U.S.-Africa Summit

June 10, 2014

In advance of U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington August 5-6, Freedom House and four other human rights groups will convene a U.S.-Africa Civil Society Forum June 18-20 to focus attention on governance and human rights issues that should be highlighted during the leaders’ summit.

 

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Russia Acts to Silence Civil Society

June 9, 2014

The Russian government no longer even pretends to consider democratic institutions part of society.

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National Stakeholder Roundtable in Côte d’Ivoire: Reflections on How to Advance the Transitional Justice Process

June 5, 2014

Freedom House in partnership with Search for Common Ground hosted a roundtable in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire June 2-3 on transitional justice, security sector reform, social cohesion and reconciliation.

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Police Raid on Zambian Radio Station Highlights Escalating Threat to Free Expression

June 4, 2014

Such incidents only serve to create a chilling effect on free expression and the exchange of ideas in Zambia, at a time when open debate on issues such as the constitution-making process and the health of the economy are critically important.

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