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Dear John,
The internet is more fragmented
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than ever before. From blocks on foreign websites to restrictions on cross-border data flows, governments are carving up the global internet to create online spaces they can control.
Alongside other defenders of internet freedom, Freedom House is working to combat this alarming trend and reverse the resulting damage to democracy and human rights online through its research, programmatic initiatives, and advocacy efforts worldwide. That’s why we’re headed to San Jose, Costa Rica, for the 12th annual RightsCon Summit
www.rightscon.org/
, hosted by the digital rights organization Access Now.
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Rebuffing Russian Pressure, Ukraine’s People Go Their Own Way
For decades now, democratic progress in Ukraine has been stymied by a combination of homegrown obstacles and malign interference from the authoritarian regime in Russia, whose leaders see any democratic success in a neighboring state as a threat to their rule. Despite these powerful headwinds, Ukrainians have remained committed to a democratic future.
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New China Dissent Monitor
Despite increasingly repressive rule under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), dissent in China occurs regularly and is geographically widespread. Since June 2022, Freedom House has tracked over 2,000 dissent events in, varying from sign protests, labor strikes, to housing protests. The newest issue of the China Dissent Monitor is out now.
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REPORT LAUNCH: Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe
Join us for the launch of Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe, Freedom House's newest report on the pressures hindering news media’s role in democracy, and responses to overcome them.
The event will be June 21 at 9:00 a.m. ET/ 3:00 p.m CEST, and will feature researchers presenting key findings from the report, followed by a panel discussion.
RSVP
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Explore the Map
Our annual Nations in Transit report evaluates the state of democracy in 29 countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. Explore our interactive map and click on the countries to learn more.
Explore
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Freedom House in the News
How Erdogan Reoriented Turkish Culture to Maintain His Power
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(The New York Times)
New Wave Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan
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(The Diplomat)
Freedom House Democracy Report: Albania Improves in Corruption, Flounders in Other Areas
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(Euractiv)
Social Media Law in Vietnam Seen as Damaging to Online Debate
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(VOA)
Upcoming Events
Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
Click the links below to register:
Transnational Threats Faced by Iranian Activists in Europe
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| May 30, 2023 | 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CEST l Virtual
REPORT LAUNCH: Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe
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| June 21, 2023 | 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CEST l Virtual
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Senior Research Analyst for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
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Program Officer - EAP, Latin America and the Caribbean
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The China Media Bulletin
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A monthly newsletter that offers unique insight on censorship, media freedom, and internet freedom issues related to the People's Republic of China, drawing on both English and Chinese-language sources
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A monthly email newsletter that provides unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in Hong Kong, and a spotlight on initiatives by Hong Kongers and their global supporters.
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