Freedom of Expression
Free speech and expression is the lifeblood of democracy, facilitating open debate, the proper consideration of diverse interests and perspectives.
Free speech and expression is the lifeblood of democracy, facilitating open debate, the proper consideration of diverse interests and perspectives, and the negotiation and compromise necessary for consensual policy decisions. Efforts to suppress nonviolent expression, far from ensuring peace and stability, can allow unseen problems to fester and erupt in far more dangerous forms.
Featured Analysis:
Featured Program: Strengthening Freedom of Expression in Turkey
Turkey remains one of most challenging places in the European region to exercise one’s right to free speech and expression. Freedom House works to strengthen respect for freedom of expression in Turkey in partnership with a local organization, the Media and Law Studies Association. To learn more, visit our Europe program page.
Freedom House in the Media:
News & Perspectives:
Cuba: Las autoridades deben cesar los actos de hostigamiento contra activistas de la UNPACU y su líder José Daniel Ferrer.
Joint statement
September 23, 2020
Cuba: Authorities Must Cease Harassment of UNPACU Activists and Organization’s Leader Jose Daniel Ferrer
Joint statement
September 23, 2020
Freedom House Presents 2020 Freedom Award to Hong Kong and Sudan Protesters
Press release
September 16, 2020
Zimbabwe: Joint Statement Concerning the Judgement Against Lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa
Joint statement
August 24, 2020
Ukraine: Law Enforcement and Policymakers Should Take Swift Action to Protect Journalists
Press release
August 18, 2020
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