​​​​Dear John,

The last eight months have underscored the importance of Freedom House now more than ever. Our staff and experts have spent much of the year analyzing and calling attention to the effects of COVID-19 on democracy and human rights around the world. This year, the latest editions of our reports – Democracy Under Lockdown and Freedom on the Net – have highlighted the range of new challenges because of the coronavirus outbreak. This research helps us to call out the threats to democracy, to hold repressive governments to account, and to stand up for human lives and liberties. Make a gift to Freedom House today to sustain and support this critical research.
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Throughout the years we have been encouraged to work with and support front-line human rights defenders - from protest leaders in Belarus to leaders of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong to leading figures in Taiwan’s democracy – for whom Freedom House’s research has played a critical role in their fight for freedom.
 

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Democracy has been in decline for the past 14 years and the pandemic has only exacerbated the crisis. Repressive regimes have responded to the pandemic in ways that serve their own political interests, often at the expense of public health and basic freedoms. Even open societies have faced pressure to accept restrictions that will outlive the crisis and have a lasting effect on liberty. Help Freedom House today to respond to these new threats. 

Warm regards,
 
Michael Abramowitz
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PS - Our reports show that we will experience the lasting impact of COVID-19 for years to come. Join Freedom House in addressing the long-term challenges and setbacks to freedom and democracy.