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Illustration by Houlton Dannenberg, Freedom House.
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Dear John,
The Freedom House Executive Board announced last week the selection of Gerardo Berthin and Annie Boyajian to serve as Freedom House’s new presidents. Berthin and Boyajian had served as interim copresidents of Freedom House since January.
“These are defining times for global freedom and democracy,” said Norman Willox, chair of the Freedom House Board of Trustees. “At this critical juncture, Freedom House is proud to be guided by two exceptional leaders who bring decades of experience, a deep and unwavering commitment to nonpartisan integrity, and a bold vision for how Freedom House can safeguard fundamental rights in this new era.”
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- Belarus: Freedom House welcomes the release of 14 political prisoners in Belarus as part of a US-negotiated agreement, but calls for the release of more than 1,100 political prisoners still detained there. Read more.
- New Report: Encryption Tools, VPNs Under Threat by Governments Globally: Governments worldwide are increasingly exerting control over technology people depend on to access the free and open internet, according to a new report co-authored by the European University Institute and Freedom House. Read More.
- China Dissent Monitor: Freedom House is pleased to announce the relaunch of the China Dissent Monitor. The project features interactive research on collective action in public spaces and cases of online dissent in China. View Here.
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Freedom House in the News
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Support Freedom House's Vital Work
For over 80 years, Freedom House has defended freedom, democracy, and essential rights around the world, helping persecuted dissidents find safety, exposing authoritarian abuse, and mobilizing policymakers to act. In the wake of a freeze in US foreign aid funding, we are calling on you to stand with us by making a donation to support our work.
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Political Prisoners Watch: Travel Bans
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The release of a political prisoner is cause for celebration—yet it does not always result in total freedom. Former political prisoners often face a host of restrictions after release that hinder their safe return to activism, journalism, or human rights defense. A common tool is the imposition of a domestic or international travel ban.
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