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Spotlight on Freedom

China sanctions Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz

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Image Credit: The Atlantic

Freedom House president Michael J. Abramowitz was one of the 11 US politicians and heads of human rights organizations sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party this month. Others targeted include Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, and Kenneth Roth of Human Rights Watch.

Read Abramowitz’s take on the experience in the Atlantic

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, and what this cross-border offensive could mean for human rights in the United States.

Freedom House will continue to stand in solidarity with those in Hong Kong and China, and all who aspire to live in a free society. To read our official statement on the sanctions, visit our website

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2020 Annual Awards: The Power of Protest

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You are cordially invited to join us for the Freedom House 2020 Annual Awards on September 16, recognizing citizen protest movements and the courageous people striving for freedom. Tune in to honor and hear stories from Hong Kong's prodemocracy movement, the Sudanese Professional Association, Sudan’s Organization of the December Revolution Martyrs' Families, and actor and activist Nazanin Boniadi.

For the first time, this event will be virtual and free to the public.



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Belarus: Freedom House condemns persecution of Coordination Council

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The government of Belarus has suppressed opposition voices and cracked down on protesters. Now, a criminal probe into the Coordination Council

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—a group of civic and political leaders seeking dialogue with authorities—shows the regime’s refusal to seek a peaceful resolution.

More on Belarus: Freedom House condemns violence and election irregularities

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FREEDOM IN THE NEWS

U.S. democracy and human rights leaders sanctioned by China vow not to be cowed into silence

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(Washington Post)

China Sanctions 11 Americans in Retaliation for U.S. Action Against Hong Kong Officials

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(Time Magazine)

Twin pandemics could plague November election

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(Politico)

Keeping the torch of global democracy alight

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(Financial Times)

Canadians in Hong Kong at risk of arrest by ‘secret police', MPs told

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(The Globe and Mail)

For Freedom House’s continuing analysis of the COVID-19 crisis, with stories from around the world about how states are responding, please subscribe to our Keeping Democracy Healthy in a Pandemic newsletter

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