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For generations, women and girls in Africa have endured the threat of FGM, which is recognized internationally as a procedure that violates the human rights of those who experience it without providing any health benefits. Many women who have undergone FGM suffer lifelong physical and psychological harm, and some never experience sexual pleasure.
But over the past year, activists in The Gambia have shown that it is possible to challenge this practice and protect the rights of women and girls. Their campaign against FGM is a testament to the power of civil society activism.
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5 Challenges Facing American Democracy in 2025
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Regardless of what happens in the upcoming elections, Freedom House will continue to highlight urgent challenges to American democracy and their underlying causes. Here are five such challenges we are watching.
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How Much Do You Know About Internet Freedom?
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Around the world, voters have been forced to make major decisions about their future while navigating a censored, distorted, and unreliable information space. Test your knowledge of this year's Freedom on the Net key findings.
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Election Watch: United States
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Next week, voters in the US will participate in general elections. Election denialism and information manipulation are major concerns ahead of the vote. Nevertheless, US elections continue to be generally free and fair, and recent work to safeguard election integrity may improve resilience in the face of false challenges to election results.
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Explore Our Internet Freedom Map
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How free is the internet in your country? Explore our interactive map with the findings of this year's Freedom on the Net report.
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Freedom House in the News
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Defend Democracy,
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