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LGBT+ activists work tirelessly to defend individual rights for all, even as they are subjected to repression and hostility.

In recognition of Pride Month, Freedom House spoke with the staff of two rights groups to learn about their contributions to the global fight for democracy, the progress LGBT+ advocates have achieved, and the risks LGBT+ people continue to face. 

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How Public Service Media Bridge
Information Gaps

 

Public service media across Europe seek to fulfill their vital role in promoting healthy democratic debate in the digital age, even as they face the challenge of fragmented media landscapes and lacking public funding amid economic pressure. Explore this case study on successful efforts in Estonia and Germany from our latest report, Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe.

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Beijing’s Foreign PR Enablers

 

In the latest issue of the China Media Bulletin, we review how public relations firms in target countries aid the Chinese government’s global propaganda, how the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre is remembered globally amid restrictions in mainland China and Hong Kong, and how hackers are targeting Kenya, United Kingdom, United States, and Laos.
 

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Election Watch: Zimbabwe

 

International rights groups and bodies have expressed concerns over the potential for Zimbabwe to hold credible presidential and legislative elections, which are scheduled to take place on August 23, 2023.

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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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Opinion | Dictators’ Dark Secret: They’re Learning From Each Other
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'It's Very Awkward': Biden Throws Lavish State Dinner for India’s Right-Wing PM Modi
(USA Today)

China’s Foreign PR Enablers
(The Diplomat)

An NPR Icon Bids Farewell After 40 Years of Reporting From Italy
(VOA)
 
 

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Authoritarian and Democratic Dynamics in Central Europe in the Context of the War in Ukraine | June 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM ET l Virtual
 
 

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