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The internet is more fragmented than ever before. 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.

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Rebuffing Russian Pressure, Ukraine’s People Go Their Own Way

 

For decades, democratic progress in Ukraine has been stymied by a combination of homegrown obstacles and malign interference from the authoritarian regime in Russia. Nevertheless, Ukrainians remain committed to a democratic future. Read more from our 2023 Nations in Transit report. 

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Tracking Dissent in China

 

Since June 2022, Freedom House has tracked and documented more than 2,000 dissent events in China, including sign protests, labor strikes, and housing protests. Learn more from the newest issue of the China Dissent Monitor.

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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 virtual 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.

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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.

 
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Freedom House in the News

 

How Erdogan Reoriented Turkish Culture to Maintain His Power
(The New York Times)

New Wave Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan
(The Diplomat)

Freedom House Democracy Report: Albania Improves in Corruption, Flounders in Other Areas
(Euractiv)

Social Media Law in Vietnam Seen as Damaging to Online Debate
(VOA)

 
 
 

Upcoming Events

 
 
Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
 
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REPORT LAUNCH: Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe | June 21, 2023 | 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CEST l Virtual
 
 

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