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Russia: Freedom House Condemns Putin’s Illegal Annexation of Ukrainian Territories

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September 30, 2022

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Global Coalition Calls for Release of Mohamed el-Baqer and Alaa Abdel Fattah on Three Year Anniversary of their Arrests

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September 29, 2022

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Iranian People Deserve Freedoms of Assembly, Speech, Information

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September 27, 2022

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Russian Federation: The Human Rights Council should take urgent action to address the dire human rights situation in Russia

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September 21, 2022

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Freedom House Condemns Azerbaijani Attacks on Armenia, Calls for Diplomacy

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September 14, 2022

BGMI: Protesters in Taiwan hold placards with messages that read “reject red media” and “safeguard the nation’s democracy” during a rally against pro-China media.

NEW REPORT: Beijing Is Intensifying Its Global Push for Media Influence, Turning to More Covert and Aggressive Tactics

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September 8, 2022

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The long arm of the authoritarian state

The reach of authoritarian repression is growing. Now, not even exile is safe. Learn more about the alarming global trend of transnational repression in The Washington Post.

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“Loudly and Clearly”: How the Ongoing Protests in Iran Are a Part of a Historic Women’s Rights Movement and Quest for Freedom

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October 2, 2022

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To Support Ukraine, We Should Help Rights Activists from Russia and Belarus

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September 29, 2022

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Interview with Goli Ameri: On Women’s Rights in Iran

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September 26, 2022

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Brazil’s Democracy Confronts the Looming Threat of Election Denial

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September 22, 2022

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The United States Hesitated to Protect Europe’s Jews from Nazi Brutality. We’re Not Condemned to Reenact That Error Today.

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September 15, 2022

BGMI: Protesters in Taiwan hold placards with messages that read “reject red media” and “safeguard the nation’s democracy” during a rally against pro-China media.

The Best Antidote to Beijing’s Authoritarian Influence Campaign Is Democracy Itself

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September 8, 2022

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How African Democracies Can Rise and Thrive Amid Instability, Militarization, and Interference

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September 1, 2022

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Nicaraguans Risk Losing Their Last Havens as Regime Targets Their Churches

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August 22, 2022

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The Struggle for Democracy in Asia Deserves Our Support

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August 18, 2022

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A Year After Taliban’s Return, Afghanistan’s Civil Society Vanguard Still Needs the World’s Help

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August 11, 2022

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Four Books to Help You Make Sense of the Current State of Democracy

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August 3, 2022

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How Social Media Companies Can Protect Kenyan Users Ahead of the ‘Mother of All Elections’

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July 20, 2022

Ukraine Won’t Be Rebuilt in a Day

Ukraine Won’t Be Rebuilt in a Day

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July 14, 2022

Opinion | It’s Not Just Khashoggi: The Saudi Issue Biden Can’t Ignore

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July 13, 2022

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Después del 11J: ¿Cuáles son los próximos pasos en la lucha por la Libertad?

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July 7, 2022

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