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Venezuelan opposition rallies in favor of the humanitarian aid to be delivered on the next few days at several border crossings.  Caracas, Venezuela. 12 February 2019. Editorial credit: Ruben Alfonzo / Shutterstock.com

Latin America and the Caribbean Programs

Freedom House helps citizens defend their rights against government abuses in several countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Freedom House helps citizens defend their rights against government abuses in several countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Freedom House supports activists from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba in documenting and presenting evidence of their governments’ abuses to international organizations. Read more about our programs in Latin America below.

Guatemala

In the face of increased government pressure on Guatemalan human rights defenders and civil society organizations, Freedom House is working with activists to enhance their documentation and to raise awareness of human rights abuses and build coalitions in support of anti-impunity measures in Guatemala.

Venezuela

In the face of heightened repression of human rights activists, widespread media censorship, and a critical humanitarian crisis, Freedom House supports Venezuelan organizations to serve as effective human rights watchdogs, to sustain and strengthen domestic independent media, and to raise awareness of Venezuela’s complex crisis at the international level, including the United Nations.

Cuba

Freedom House outspokenly advocates for the improvement of human rights in Cuba. As the Cuban government attempts to tighten its control over citizens in the face of expanded internet access across the island, Freedom House is sharing knowledge with Cuban activists that allow them to communicate securely and to collaborate effectively in a restrictive environment.

More on Latin America

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NEW REPORT: Freedom in the Americas Declined in 2022, Nicaragua Receives Largest Score Decrease in Region

Press release

March 9, 2023

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NEW REPORT: Freedom in the Americas Declined in 2022, Nicaragua Receives Largest Score Decrease in Region

Press release

March 9, 2023

Freedom House

NEW REPORT: Freedom in the Americas Declined in 2022, Nicaragua Receives Largest Score Decrease in Region

Press release

March 9, 2023

Freedom House

NEW REPORT: Freedom in the Americas Declined in 2022, Nicaragua Receives Largest Score Decrease in Region

Press release

March 9, 2023

Nicaraguans living in Costa Rica demonstrate against the government of President Daniel Ortega in 2021. (Image Credit: EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicaraguans Risk Losing Their Last Havens as Regime Targets Their Churches

Perspectives

August 22, 2022
Venezuela Human Rights Defenders

Venezuela: UN Human Rights Council Should Renew Experts’ Mandate

Joint statement

August 17, 2022

Maykel Castillo Pérez (known as Maykel Osorbo) and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, recipients of the 2022 Freedom Award

Freedom House to Present Annual Awards to Cuban Activists, Founding President of the National Endowment for Democracy

Press release

May 4, 2022

Human Rights Defenders from Latin America and the Caribbean

A Stand for Human Rights

Perspectives

March 10, 2022

Human Rights Defenders from Latin America and the Caribbean

A Stand for Human Rights

Perspectives

March 10, 2022

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Asia-Pacific Programs

Freedom House supports citizens and civil society actors in Asia who are asserting their rights and advocating for a greater say in how they are governed.

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Eurasia Programs

Through a robust portfolio of projects on the ground, emergency assistance, international advocacy, and special research Freedom House supports citizens and civic groups across the Eurasia region to actively participate in reforms, seek accountability for injustice, and implement meaningful ways to engage citizens as allies and supporters.

Ethiopians wave national flags and celebrate in the streets of Addis Ababa the return of Berhanu Nega, the leader of the former armed movement Ginbot 7, after 11 years in exile, on September 9, 2018. Credit: YONAS TADESSE/AFP/Getty Images.

Sub-Saharan Africa Programs

Freedom House partners with civil society and human rights defenders throughout Sub-Saharan Africa to advance respect for human rights, strengthen democratic governance, and fortify just rule of law.

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