Policy Recommendations
A growing disregard for the conditions that form the foundations of democracy—including respect for the rights of minorities and migrants, space for critical dissent, and commitment to the rule of law—threatens to destabilize the democratic order. These and many other issues pose a threat to democracy around the world.
Freedom House Policy Recommendations
Strengthening Democracy
Democracies should work to support their core principles at home and around the world. Neglecting to tie democratic principles to foreign policy leaves democracies vulnerable to interference from authoritarian regimes.
Internet Freedom
The future of privacy, free expression, and democratic governance rests on the decisions we make today. Explore Freedom House's recommendations on internet freedom, election integrity, and preventing abusive social media surveillance.
Democratic Governance in Europe and Eurasia
To counter the democratic breakdown recorded by the Nations in Transit report, democracies, especially the United States and European Union member states, should work to protect democratic values and human rights.
Democracy in Pandemic
Freedom House calls on governments, civil society organizations, and donors to protect political rights and civil liberties during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Combatting Corruption & Kleptocracy
The rise of modern authoritarianism has been accompanied by an expansion in corruption and kleptocracy, posing a significant threat to democracy around the world.
China's Global Influence
The Chinese government’s efforts to tighten control at home and expand authoritarian tactics abroad present a threat to global democracy.
NEW REPORT: Transnational Repression
Freedom House's policy recommendations from our latest transnational repression report are intended to constrain the ability of states to commit acts of transnational repression, to increase accountability for perpetrators of transnational repression, and to provide protection for at-risk exiles and diasporas.
Recommendations from 2022 Nations in Transit
If the international democratic community is to stem the spread of authoritarianism and defend and strengthen fundamental freedoms, like-minded leaders must seize this pivotal moment to undertake creative, multilateral, and sustained policy solutions in the face of extraordinary challenges. Read more from the 2022 edition of Nations in Transit.
Featured Recommendations: Nurturing Global Democracy
Global democracy has receded under pressure from authoritarian forces over the past 16 years. To help turn the tide, democratic governments and the private sector should cultivate opportunities for progress, hold dictators to account for corruption and rights abuses, and strengthen democratic institutions at home.
Featured Recommendations: Protecting Internet Freedom
Global internet freedom declined for the 11th consecutive year in 2021. See what policymakers, companies, and civil society can do to help.
Featured Initiative
Learn more about the new Task Force on US Strategy to Support Democracy and Counter Authoritarianism.
Policy Briefs & Analysis
Testimony and Remarks
CECC Statement: The Threat of Transnational Repression from China and the U.S. Response
Testimony and remarks
June 21, 2022
Armenian Officials and Civil Society Representatives Tackle Democratization, Human Rights, and Disinformation at Freedom House–hosted Forum
Testimony and remarks
June 9, 2022
Advocacy Letters & Joint Statements
End Violence and Serious Human Rights Violations Against Afghan Refugees
Joint statement
June 20, 2022
President Biden must set preconditions for meeting with Saudi crown prince
Joint statement
June 9, 2022
UN High Commissioner must uphold principled and coherent response to China’s human rights crisis
Joint statement
April 19, 2022