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Dear John,
Journalists in Central America have long faced extralegal violence in reprisal for investigating organized crime, corruption, and its impact on local communities. But their courageous work to expose official abuse has also put them solidly in the crosshairs of corrupt political leaders.
Democracy’s defenders in government and the private sector worldwide need to do more to support local journalists and hold this region’s leaders accountable for antidemocratic practices.
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Election Watch: Argentina
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Voters in Argentina will head to the polls for the country’s general election in October. The country is particularly vulnerable to disinformation and cyberattacks against government agencies and media outlets, creating the potential for digital interference ahead of the election.
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Case Studies Illustrate Media Resilience in Europe
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Based on interviews with media professionals and experts in Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Poland, these case studies from Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe examine emerging responses to sustain independent journalism and build resilience against pressures.
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2024 Freedom Award: Call for Nominations
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We are now accepting nominations for our 2024 Freedom Award, recognizing outstanding leaders in the cause of freedom and democracy. Nominations for the award should document the individual's extraordinary achievements in and support for advancing democracy and human rights.
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50 Years of Freedom in the World
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Five decades of country-by-country analysis in Freedom in the World has confirmed a remarkable fact: once countries earn the designation of Free, they tend to keep it.
Explore some of the milestones in the fight for freedom over the past 50 years.
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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and/or
participating in various upcoming events.
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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