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Dear John,
In February, Freedom House released the 51st edition
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of its flagship report, Freedom in the World. Within its pages, we note how global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year, driven largely by flawed elections and violent, often authoritarian-led conflict.
In the fifth edition of our ongoing series, we share five informative books that tackle the themes discussed in the in our report, from the plight of people living in disputed territories to election manipulation.
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How Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Germany Have Responded to Authoritarian Influence
This week, our 2023-24 Freedom in the World Junior Fellows explore three case studies of the corrosive impact of Russian and Chinese influence on domestic and global freedom, and how building resiliency among ordinary citizens and civil society offers the best hope.
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The Light of Democracy Just Turned On in One Central American Nation
While leaders of El Salvador and Honduras are turning away from democratic governance, Guatemalans just saved their democracy. But, Bernardo Arévalo was only able to take office after a last-ditch effort to block him from assuming power was thwarted. Freedom House President and Board Trustee Dionisio Gutiérrez reflect on how Arévalo deserves all the support that democracies can muster.
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The Human Rights Costs of Data Localization Around the World
Data localization, in which companies are mandated to store personal data on local servers, is a growing policy area. But what are the associated human rights implications, and how can democratic leaders support global civil society on this topic? Freedom House experts Allie Funk and Jennifer Brody spoke with four civil society leaders on the issue and what they're doing to protect human rights online.
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Save the Date: Nations in Transit 2024
Join us for the launch of Nations in Transit 2024, Freedom House's report on the state of democracy in the 29-country region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia, a region increasingly defined by the widening gulf between those nations committed to a liberal, democratic order and those that violently reject it.
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Upcoming Events
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REPORT LAUNCH: Nations in Transit 2024
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April 11, 2024 – 10:00AM EST
Transnational Repression: A Threat to Human Rights in Europe
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April 16, 2024 – 9:00AM EST
Miami Conference on Global Democracy
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April 18, 2024 – 2:00PM – 3:15PM EST
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Freedom House in the News
The Latest Security Legislation in Hong Kong Betrays Beijing’s Insecurity
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(The Diplomat)
Democracy Teetering in African Countries Once Ruled by France
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(New York Times)
Main Modi Opponent Kejriwal Challenges Arrest Ahead of India Election
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(AFP)
A Diplomat’s Visits to Oklahoma Highlight Contacts Between Chinese Officials and Community Leaders Accused of Crimes
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(ProPublica)
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