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Dear John,
Saturday, December 10, marks International Human Rights Day. As soccer fans across the globe fix their eyes on Qatar, we must not forget that the World Cup was made possible by authorities committing extensive human rights abuses that resulted in the death of thousands of workers and the imprisonment of activists.
This and other human rights issues in Qatar, including the plight of three activists who have languished in jail since July after organizing a social media campaign against arbitrary travel bans, should be at the forefront of our minds.
Political prisoners and others fighting for freedom deserve our attention for more than one day of the year and must be integrated into long-term commitments until the day they are all freed.
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2022 Mark Palmer Prize Ceremony
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Join us as Freedom House presents the 2022 Mark Palmer Prize to Emine Dzhaparova, who serves as the first deputy foreign minister of Ukraine.
Freedom House trustee Sushma Palmer will join us for the presentation, which will be followed by a fireside chat with Deputy Minister Dzhaparova, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dr. Karen Donfried, and author and Freedom House trustee Francis Fukuyama.
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What to Know About the Zero-COVID Protests in China
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Mass protests have erupted across China as citizens take to the streets to express frustration with the country’s zero-COVID pandemic protocols.
Protests are not new in China. Freedom House’s new research project, China Dissent Monitor, found 668 instances of dissent from June to September 2022.
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Read the first Hong Kong Media Bulletin
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Last month we launched the Hong Kong Media Bulletin, a monthly email newsletter that provides unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in Hong Kong.
The inaugural issue looks at the Stand News trial, RTHK’s new director, and resignations at the South China Morning Post.
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Vladimir Putin's unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy. Though the Ukrainian military has made promising advancements recently, the human toll of the war continues to mount.
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Freedom House in the News
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Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
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Announcements
2023 Mark Palmer Prize Nominations
Freedom House is soliciting nominations for the 2023 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. Nominations must be submitted by December 31, 2022.
Newsletters
The China Media Bulletin
A monthly newsletter that offers unique insight on censorship, media freedom, and internet freedom issues related to the People's Republic of China, drawing on both English and Chinese-language sources
The Hong Kong Media Bulletin
A monthly email newsletter that provides unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in Hong Kong, and a spotlight on initiatives by Hong Kongers and their global supporters.
All our newsletters are available for subscription here.
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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