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Dear John,
On October 15, Polish citizens will participate in a parliamentary election billed as the most important national poll since 1989. A cursory glance at our assessments of Poland's electoral processes would suggest that a textbook example of a free and fair contest is imminent.
But since the Law and Justice (PiS) party came to power in 2015, Poland has actually experienced the swiftest democratic decline in the Central and Eastern Europe. No matter which party wins, these elections provide an opportunity for the victors to recommit themselves to the democratic ideals and standards that have done so much for the nation since 1989.
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Twelve Questions for US Presidential Primary Contenders
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The 2024 election season will transpire against a backdrop of 17 years of declining global freedom and attacks on democratic institutions, including in the United States. As Americans consider which candidate can best address challenges at home and abroad, Freedom House poses these questions pertaining to democracy and human rights to the 2024 presidential primary candidates.
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Anniversary of Jina Mahsa Amini's Death Reignites Demands for Freedom
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Jina Mahsa Amini’s tragic death at the hands of Iran’s so-called morality police sparked nationwide protests, which evolved into a global movement. Freedom House calls on the international community to take decisive action to support the people of Iran by condemning the regime’s systemic abuses and amplifying the Iranian people’s demands for a better future.
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China’s Aggressive Tactics for Foreign Disinformation Campaigns
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Beijing-linked actors are continually engaging in covert disinformation or other online influence operations. They are experimenting with tactics that are more sophisticated, harder to detect, and potentially more effective than in previous years, while also tackling issues that cut to the heart of public debate in democracies.
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Freedom in the World Spotlight
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Kenya is rated Partly Free in this year's Freedom in the World report. Kenya’s most recent presidential election was the most transparent one to date. However, pervasive corruption and brutality by security forces remain serious problems. The country’s media and civil society sectors are vibrant, even as journalists and human rights defenders remain vulnerable to restrictive laws and intimidation.
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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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Announcements
The 2024 Freedom Award: Call for Nominations
Freedom House invites your nominations for the 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 and must be submitted by September 22, 2023.
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