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Policy Recommendations

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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.

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Featured Recommendations: Nurturing Global Democracy

Global democracy has receded under pressure from authoritarian forces over the past 17 years, according to Freedom in the World 2023: Marking 50 Years in the Struggle for Democracy. 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.

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Freedom House Policy Recommendations

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Featured Recommendations: Protecting Internet Freedom

Global internet freedom declined for the 12th consecutive year in 2022. See what policymakers and tech companies can do to protect human rights online

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Recommendations From Beijing's Global Media Influence

Long-term democratic resilience to Beijing’s media influence will require a coordinated response across a variety of sectors. Governments, media outlets, civil society, and technology firms all have an essential role to play in protecting freedom of expression and access to information in the face of increasingly aggressive Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence efforts, while ensuring adherence to democratic norms and international human rights standards. Here are Freedom House's global policy recommendations from the Beijing's Global Media Influence report.

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Recommendations from Transnational Repression 2022

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.

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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.

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Featured Initiative

Learn more about the new Task Force on US Strategy to Support Democracy and Counter Authoritarianism. 

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Policy Briefs & Analysis

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Democratic Crisis in Hong Kong: Recommendations for Policymakers

Policy Brief

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Turkey’s Missile Diplomacy: Recommendations for US Sanctions

Policy Brief

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Beijing's Global Megaphone

Special Report

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Should Ukraine Drop Sanctions against Russian Tech Companies?

Policy Brief

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The Spread of Anti-NGO Measures in Africa: Freedoms Under Threat

Special Report

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Reform in Ethiopia: Turning Promise into Progress

Policy Brief

September 1, 2018

Testimony and Remarks

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Testimony and remarks

September 26, 2022

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Precarious Times for a Bulwark of Democracy

Testimony and remarks

June 29, 2022

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CECC Statement: The Threat of Transnational Repression from China and the U.S. Response

Testimony and remarks

June 21, 2022

Advocacy Letters & Joint Statements

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Chinese Authorities Must Release “Blank Paper” Protesters and Allow Free Expression on COVID-19 Pandemic

Joint statement

March 8, 2023
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Belarus: Imminent verdict in the trial against Viasna’s leaders

Joint statement

March 2, 2023

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HRC52: Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Joint statement

February 27, 2023

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An Open Letter in Solidarity with Ukraine One Year Since Russia’s Invasion

Joint statement

February 24, 2023

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Updates on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Joint statement

February 21, 2023

Stand with Iran

The Iranian Struggle for Freedom: A Call for Global Solidarity

Joint statement

February 6, 2023

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