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Lebanon Protest

Perspectives

Freedom House analysts weigh in on the news of the day and threats to freedom and democracy.

Claudia Sheinbaum,accepts victory as president elect of México on June 2, 2024

Democracy Survived the Year of Elections, But the Struggle for Freedom Continues

Perspectives

December 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio speaking with supporters at the Americans for Peace, Prosperity & Security Forum at the Pandora Building at the University of New Hampshire in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Rubio’s Nomination to Head US Diplomacy Bodes Well for Human Rights in China

Perspectives

December 5, 2024

llustration by Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House.

Truth in Exile: Belarusian Media Defies Physical, Digital Borders

Perspectives

November 27, 2024

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Another Door Closes: Authoritarians Expand Restrictions on Virtual Private Networks

Perspectives

November 21, 2024

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Special European Council on April 18, 2024. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

The EU is Outsourcing its Human Rights Responsibilities

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November 14, 2024

Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip attempt to connect to the internet. Armed conflicts around the world were made even more dangerous by restrictions on connectivity

Israel Cannot Remain a Democracy Without Protecting Press Freedom

Perspectives

November 7, 2024

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Democracy in the United States: What We’ll Be Watching in 2025

Perspectives

October 31, 2024

A man rides a cart past a poster advocating for an end to female genital mutilation (FGM), in Banjul, Gambia

In The Gambia, Activists and Civil Society Win a Victory for Women and Girls

Perspectives

October 31, 2024

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How Public Leaders Can—and Should—Protect US Elections

Perspectives

October 24, 2024

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To Safeguard Democracy, We Must Rebuild Trust Online

Perspectives

October 16, 2024

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Ahead of COP29, the International Community Must Advocate for the Respect of Human Rights

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October 10, 2024

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The Boomerang Effect of Beijing’s Economic Censorship

Perspectives

October 10, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House. (Photo Credits: Alamy/Getty Images)

Lessons in Democracy and Activism from Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights from an Expert

Perspectives

October 3, 2024

A soft toy wearing the Ukrainian flag colours is placed on a bed at Lelechenya (Little Stork) rehabilitation centre in Dzhuriv, Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, Ukraine, after children were evacuated to the centre amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Hidden Perpetrators of the Kremlin’s Attack on Ukrainian Children

Perspectives

September 26, 2024

Former aide Linda Sun, right, attending a government roundtable alongside NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.

To Combat Beijing’s Influence Operations, US Officials Need Sharper Tools and a Deft Touch

Perspectives

September 19, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House

As False US Election Narratives Multiply, Several Promising Initiatives Are Working to Defend the Democratic Process

Perspectives

September 19, 2024

Exterior of the U.S. Department of State Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C., May 2024.

A Freedom-focused Foreign Policy: Good for the United States, Good for the World

Perspectives

September 12, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House

Eight Things Freedom House Has Learned About Protests in China

Perspectives

September 5, 2024

A podium with microphones set up for the presidential debate

Questions for the US Presidential Candidates on Democracy and Human Rights

Perspectives

September 4, 2024

Students participate in anti-government protests in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 4, 2024.

Defusing the Tinderbox: Preventing Disaster in Bangladesh

Perspectives

August 29, 2024

Members of the Belarusian diaspora in Ukraine hold their passports at a rally outside the Belarusian embassy in Kyiv in August 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the fraudulent 2020 presidential election in Belarus.

Mobility Restrictions as a Form of Repression

Perspectives

August 22, 2024

Boats transfer South Sudanese returnees, who fled both South Sudan's war and the more recent war in Sudan, back to their original homes to be reunited with family members.

Breaking the Deadlock: New Talks Needed to Help End Sudan’s Violence and Offer a Glimmer of Hope

Perspectives

August 15, 2024

Afghan refugees wait for evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport during Operation Allies Refuge in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 22, 2021.

Three Years after the Fall of Kabul, Afghan Activists Remain in Hiding or Await Resettlement Abroad

Perspectives

August 15, 2024

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico visits the Czech Republic on his first official trip abroad, where he meets with his Czech counterpart, Petr Fiala. (SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News)

Assassination Attempt Threatens Slovakia’s Democracy

Perspectives

August 14, 2024

Taiwanese students participate in the 'Sunflower Movement' protesting peacefully about democracy in Taiwan.

What Is Democracy, and Why Does Defending It Matter?

Perspectives

August 12, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House

The “Revolving Door” of Political Prisoners in Belarus

Perspectives

August 8, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House. (Photo Credits: Wikicommons)

These Three Books Help Put the US Election in Perspective

Perspectives

August 1, 2024

Illustration: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House.

A Turbulent Start to the Year of Global Elections

Perspectives

July 25, 2024

Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán walks towards the Prime Minister's Office in London, United Kingdom .

Hungary Versus Brussels on the Diplomatic Stage

Perspectives

July 18, 2024

Hundreds of demonstrators gather a rally to protest against KMT and TPP to expand parliamentary powers in Taipei on May 21,2024

As Media Zooms in on Chinese Military Drills, Taiwan’s Protest Movement is Overlooked

Perspectives

July 11, 2024

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A Legacy of Political Violence: Political Imprisonment in Latin America and the Caribbean

Perspectives

July 3, 2024

Loosening the Partisan Hold over Public Media in Europe

Perspectives

June 27, 2024

Honor guards carry the coffin of late president Ebrahim Raisi during a funeral procession at Mehrabbad Airport in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

After the Unexpected Death of Iran’s President, What Comes Next for Iranians and the Region?

Perspectives

June 20, 2024

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Under Siege: Sri Lanka’s Civic Space and the Battle for Free Speech

Perspectives

June 13, 2024

Erasing Tiananmen in Hong Kong

A Changed Hong Kong Is Stamping Out Memories of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Perspectives

June 6, 2024

Bangladesh's prime minister Sheikh Hasina inspects the guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at Government House

Fighting Back against the Awami League’s Clampdown on Democratic Space

Perspectives

May 30, 2024

Graphic: Gil Wannalertsiri, Freedom House.

Three Books to Help You Understand Nations in Transit 2024

Perspectives

May 23, 2024

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From a Russian Prison, Server Mustafayev Looks to Crimean Tatar History for Strength

Perspectives

May 21, 2024

Former President Donald Trump waits for his criminal trial to begin at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

In a Democracy, No One Is Above the Law. The US Supreme Court Has a Responsibility to Uphold this Principle

Perspectives

May 16, 2024

Gambia's President Adama Barrow, who was sworn in at the Gambian embassy in neighbouring Senegal, greets his supporters upon his arrival from Dakar, in Banjul, Gambia January 26, 2017.

A Backlog of Shattered Democracies Is Growing, but They Can Be Repaired

Perspectives

May 16, 2024

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