Iran January 23, 2026 Tipping the Balance: How to Support Iranians in Their Tireless Struggle for Freedom By Adrian Shahbaz Key Points: Amid rising authoritarianism and a wavering international commitment to human rights, the latest wave of protests in Iran is a reminder of the universal desire for freedom. This policy brief outlines how democracies can help realize that aspiration. Keep Reading
China January 15, 2026 Q&A: Amid the Chinese Communist Party’s Authoritarian Rule, How Does Freedom House Uncover Dissent in China? By Kevin Slaten Key Points: Protest activity in China is more common than many people may realize. Kevin Slaten, research lead for the China Dissent Monitor (CDM), spoke with our editors about how the CDM team uncovers dissent activity in China, what this information tells us about economic, social, and political trends there, and why understanding dissent and protest in China is important for people living in the United States. Keep Reading
Nigeria July 31, 2025 A Nigerian Prisoner of Conscience Is Free, but Others Remain in Danger Key Points: It was announced in January that Mubarak Bala, a Nigerian humanist leader, had been released from prison in August 2024 after more than four years of unjust detention for expressing his views on religion. In Freedom House's interview with Bala, he answered questions about his experiences and the international campaign to secure his liberty. Keep Reading
Ecuador July 17, 2025 Ecuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights By Alejandra Argueta Key Points: The fight against organized crime is critical for Ecuador, but it cannot erode democracy in the process. Ecuadorians deserve to enjoy safety and security without trading away their fundamental rights. Keep Reading
Ukraine June 20, 2025 In the Quest for Peace in Ukraine, the World Must Not Forget Those Living in Russian-Occupied Crimea By Aimee Chen, and Katie LaRoque Key Points: Freedom House presented its inaugural Alfred Moses Liberty Award to Server Mustafayev, a Crimean Tatar human rights defender who has been unjustly imprisoned by Russian authorities since 2020. His wrongful detention is part of a broader campaign by Russian authorities to forcibly “Russify” and suppress non-Russian identities in Crimea. These efforts are especially insidious when it comes to children: the territory has become a hub for camps aimed at militarizing and indoctrinating Ukrainian children, the harmful effects of which may last for generations. Keep Reading
Iran Tipping the Balance: How to Support Iranians in Their Tireless Struggle for Freedom January 23, 2026
China Q&A: Amid the Chinese Communist Party’s Authoritarian Rule, How Does Freedom House Uncover Dissent in China? January 15, 2026
Ukraine In the Quest for Peace in Ukraine, the World Must Not Forget Those Living in Russian-Occupied Crimea June 20, 2025
