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A prodemocracy organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world.

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STATEMENT: Saturday's assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump was a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process. Political violence is completely unacceptable in any context. freedomhouse.org/article/unit...

United States: Assassination Attempt against Trump Is an Assault on Democracyfreedomhouse.org The heinous attack will not stop the democratic process.

#OTD in 2021, thousands of Cubans united in protest to demand respect for their basic rights. Today, we're reiterating our solidarity with the Cuban people and sharing messages of support for those unjustly imprisoned for this fearless advocacy. Their vision is not forgotten. #SOSCuba #11J

🌐 How free is each NATO member? As the #NATOSummit begins in DC this week, visit our interactive map to explore and compare the state of freedom in each member state: freedomhouse.org/explore-the-...

STATEMENT: The US Supreme Court's ruling in "Trump v. the United States" increases the risk of future abuses of presidential power and leaves US democracy more fragile. Presidents must be accountable—to the people, to the constitution, and to the law. freedomhouse.org/article/unit...

United States: Ruling on Presidential Immunity Weakens Protections against Abuse of Powerfreedomhouse.org By significantly reducing the threat of criminal punishment for official wrongdoing, the Supreme Court has undercut a major tool of deterrence and accountability for the country’s most powerful indivi...

⚡ NOW AVAILABLE: United Kingdom preelection assessment The UK scores an 88/100 on our election vulnerability index, with 100 being the most resilient to digital election interference. Learn more about what we’re tracking ahead of the July 4 elections: freedomhouse.org/report/elect...

🇪🇺 How free is each European Union member state? 26 out of 27 EU member states—all but Hungary—are rated Free by #FreedomInTheWorld 2024. As EU voters cast their ballots this week, learn more about freedom on the continent using our interactive map: freedomhouse.org/explore-the-...

🪧📣 China Dissent Monitor #7 is LIVE! We've now logged 5,445 dissent events since June 2022. Our new edition specifically analyzes protests linked to inadequate heating, music, & gender-based violence, plus the myriad of ways citizens dissent. freedomhouse.org/report/china...

Issue 7: January – March 2024freedomhouse.org

STATEMENT: We support the Georgian people, who have consistently & overwhelmingly backed a democratic path for their country. The ongoing repression & violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable, particularly for an aspirant country to the EU. freedomhouse.org/article/free...

Freedom House Stands With the Georgian People and Their Democratic Aspirationsfreedomhouse.org We condemn ongoing repression and violence against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi, who are standing against the reintroduction of a restrictive “foreign agents” law.

We are endlessly appreciative of our supporters, donors, and all those who made last night’s ceremony a resounding success. Congratulations again to Dr. Wang Bingzhang and the Operation Nica Welcome team—your commitment to democracy never ceases to inspire.

We’re proud to announce the US officials involved in Operation Nica Welcome as our 2024 Mark Palmer Prize winners. Their tireless efforts to secure the release of 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners and welcome them into the US are a testament to the power of standing up for freedom and democracy.

We’re honored to present our 2024 Freedom Award to Chinese prodemocracy activist & prisoner of conscience Dr. Wang Bingzhang. Dr. Wang's advocacy has transcended generations, inspiring thousands to work toward the democratic future all Chinese citizens so richly deserve. #FreeWangBingzhang

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we resoundingly condemn antidemocratic attacks against free and independent media and call for the immediate release of all media workers unjustly behind bars.

🇺🇦 The future of European democracy and security is inextricably linked to Ukraine's fate. For the second year, our top #NationsInTransit policy recommendation is to unwaveringly support Ukrainian democracy and the country's defense efforts. More: freedomhouse.org/report/natio...

Not only have several Eurasian states resisted the post-Cold War wave of democratization—they have actively worked to thwart democracy beyond their borders. #NationsInTransit 2024 outlines the threat posed by Eurasian autocrats' reimagined world order. freedomhouse.org/report/natio...

The 11 Hybrid Regimes analyzed by #NationsInTransit are diverging along different paths: 📈 Democratizing hybrids (🇺🇦,🇲🇩,🇽🇰) 🔄 Cyclical hybrids (🇲🇰,🇲🇪) 📉 Autocratizing hybrids (🇭🇺,🇷🇸,🇬🇪) Learn about how the region is sorting itself into distinct blocs: freedomhouse.org/report/natio...

#NationsInTransit 2024 portrays a 29-country region divided between democracy’s steadfast supporters and its bitter opponents. The 11 Hybrid Regimes caught in between the two blocs now must carefully consider their allegiance and trajectory. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/report/natio...

📣 NEW: #NationsInTransit 2024 is now LIVE! freedomhouse.org/report/natio... Democratic governance in the region spanning from Central Europe to Central Asia marked 20 consecutive years of decline. The region's deepening democratic divide revealed a shifting geopolitical order.

🇹🇼 Taiwan is rated Free by our 2024 #FreedomInTheWorld report with a score of 94/100. Taiwan remains one of the freest countries in the Asia-Pacific region despite concerted efforts by the Chinese government to undermine its democracy. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/country/taiw...

🇨🇳 China is rated Not Free in our 2024 #FreedomInTheWorld report. The country’s authoritarian regime has become increasingly repressive in recent years, particularly under the rule of Xi Jinping. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/country/chin...

Today's Spotlight🔆on Freedom: 📚 5 Books That Help Explain Freedom in the World 2024 🌏 How 3 Countries Have Responded to Authoritarian Influence 🖥️ The Human Rights Costs of Data Localization More: bit.ly/FH-0328 Subscribe: bit.ly/Subscribe_FHnewsletter

🌍 Eurasia experienced a staggering decline in freedom in 2023. Repressive governments across the region have followed Moscow’s lead, while democratic forces in several Partly Free environments have made strides to resist authoritarian pressure. More: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

🇺🇦 Ukraine is rated Partly Free by our 2024 #FreedomInTheWorld report. Ukraine continued to defend itself against Russian aggression and contend with the effects of partial occupation during the report coverage period. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/country/ukra...

“‘They have no case,’ José Rubén Zamora said. ‘They wanted an excuse to bring me here and lock me down.’” Last week, members of our executive team met with the imprisoned Guatemalan journalist, who shared about his case & his hopes for freedom. Read more: freedomhouse.org/article/i-wi...

“I Will Get Out of Here Eventually”: A Conversation with Journalist and Political Prisoner José Rubén Zamorafreedomhouse.org The imprisoned founder of Guatemala’s El Periódico, which made its name by exposing corruption in the country’s ruling classes, is awaiting a new trial on money-laundering charges that press freedom g...

#NationsInTransit 2024 launches April 11! Be sure to RSVP for our virtual launch event, where we’ll cover this year’s takeaways and hear from regional experts like Edit Zgut-Przybylska, Oana Popescu-Zamfir, Agon Maliqi, and FH’s own Mike Smeltzer. Save your seat: freedomhouse.org/event/report...

The individual victories of front-line activists are directly tied to the success of the larger democratic struggle against authoritarian rule. We can & must meet this moment with unwavering political will. Review our 2024 #FreedomInTheWorld policy recs: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

Policy Recommendationsfreedomhouse.org Democratic governments, donors, and the private sector must deepen their solidarity with front-line allies, hold dictators accountable for rights abuses and corruption, and invest in democratic instit...

People living in disputed territories, from the Gaza Strip to Hong Kong, are largely denied the right to political self-determination, putting these populations at greater risk of human rights abuses. #FreedomInTheWorld 2024 offers insight⬇️ freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

Tibet (0/100) is one of the least free places on earth, while Hong Kong has experienced one of the largest 10-year declines in freedom globally (67/100 to 41/100). #FreedomInTheWorld 2024 highlights the CCP's abuses in the territories it occupies. freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflictfreedomhouse.org Flawed elections and armed conflict contributed to the 18th year of democratic decline. But by drawing strength from diversity, protecting dissent, and building international coalitions to support the...

#FreedomInTheWorld 2024 finds that 47 countries now earn the worst possible score on our indicator assessing representative rule—up from 28 in 2005. Rigged elections & military coups are largely behind this race to the bottom. More: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

🇪🇨 Ecuador declined from Free to Partly Free status in #FreedomInTheWorld 2024, underscoring the toll electoral violence takes on democracy. Ecuador was one of the 26 countries whose score declined due to some form of electoral manipulation. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...

It's more common for governments to lock in unfair advantages before election day than to overturn the results after. #FreedomInTheWorld 2024 documents how authorities in Cambodia, Poland, El Salvador, & more tilted the playing field ahead of the vote. 🔗: freedomhouse.org/report/freed...