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Dear John,
Since our founding in 1941, Freedom House has worked tirelessly to inform the world about threats to freedom, mobilize global action, and support democracy's defenders across the globe. This year was no different.
Freedom House amplified the voices of brave Iranian women demanding their basic rights and freedoms, organized trainings and convenings of human rights defenders in Latin America and central Africa, tracked public dissent in China, and provided emergency funding to activists in Afghanistan. The fight for freedom and democracy in every region of the world continues; throughout 2023, Freedom House remained a key ally in that fight.
We reflect on the year that was—and begin looking forward to the year to come.
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Reflecting on an Important Year for Freedom and Democracy
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Against a backdrop of escalating authoritarian aggression—as well as backsliding in several major democracies—Freedom House remained undaunted in our efforts to create a world where all people can live freely.
Freedom House president Michael Abramowitz reflects on the challenges faced by democracy's defenders across the world, the hope that drives us into 2024, and how you can join in the fight to defend and expand freedom and democracy worldwide.
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Mapping Freedom House's Impact in 2023
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While challenges to democracy and human rights remain daunting around the world, our research, programs, and advocacy have achieved tangible results over the past year.
From Kabul to Kampala, from Mariupol to Managua, and from Tehran to Taipei—here’s how Freedom House made an impact in 2023.
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"A Deep Sense of Direction"
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After serving as an intern at Freedom House in 2022, Prachi Lalwani was hired as a development associate in February 2023. As an Indian-Venezuelan woman who has experienced deprivation and witnessed injustice, Lalwani decided her career would be devoted to making the world a freer place.
Click below to read more about her journey to Freedom House.
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Join the Fight for Freedom Today
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The courageous people on the front lines of the global fight for freedom need your help. Your support means more safe houses, more security training, and more emergency aid for people living and working in some of the world’s most repressive regions. Make a gift today and join Freedom House in our vision of creating a world where all are free.
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Most Popular Blogs of 2023
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All our newsletters are available for subscription here.
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