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Dear John,
There’s no question that 2024 was a pivotal year for global freedom.
Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen the steady erosion of political and internet freedoms, witnessed horrific conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar, and raised alarms about the spread of antidemocratic trends.
While these developments are discouraging, around the world, people stood strong against violence and repression. From Europe to the Americas, voters made their voices heard, and even in the harshest circumstances, human rights defenders charted new strategies to build a better future.
As we look ahead to the coming year, here are five developments that give us hope.
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Reflecting on the Life of President Carter
Following President Jimmy Carter's passing, Freedom House remembers his contributions as a humanitarian and steadfast advocate for democracy and human rights. His legacy will continue to inspire and impact the world.
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Election Watch: Belarus
On January 26, the Belarusian government will hold an openly rigged presidential election, the first since President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's fraudulent 2020 reelection that sparked mass protests. With the opposition either imprisoned or in exile, no candidates pose a real challenge to Lukashenka.
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Junior Fellowship Opportunity
Freedom House is seeking motivated candidates for the eight-month Freedom in the World 2025-2026 Junior Fellowship program. Junior Fellows will work closely with the Research and Analysis team to ensure the flagship report meets high standards of quality and integrity, while gaining valuable, marketable skills for their future careers. Applications are due by January 29, 2025.
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Mapping Freedom House's Impact in 2024
In 2024, Freedom House provided millions of dollars of support to human rights defenders in 132 countries, championed free and independent media, monitored elections worldwide, and published groundbreaking research. Here's how we worked to expand and defend freedom across the world over the past year.
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Freedom House in the News
Jimmy Carter’s Global Legacy Was Moral Clarity
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(TIME)
Democracy Heads Into 2025 Bloodied but Unbowed
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(Reuters)
16-Year-Old Arrested in Russia over Anti-Government School Poster
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(The Kyiv Independent)
China Trains African Journalists as Part of Drive to Boost Influence
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(Radio Free Asia)
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