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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 2:08 PM

RSVP | Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Pastor Ezra Jin’s Freedom in China

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April 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Venezuela’s Next Chapter, Revitalizing Hungary’s Democracy, and Solidarity with Iran

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Following Nicolás Maduro’s removal, Venezuela faces a critical moment. It is essen…
  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM

Invite | Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Pastor Ezra Jin’s Freedom in China

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Rosa María Payá Acevedo to Be Honored at Freedom House Annual Awards, May 20

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, As Freedom House marks its 85th annivers…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Freedom House Annual Awards to Honor President of Finland Alexander Stubb

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, At a time when democratic leadership on …
  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Leading Global Voices Call for Renewed Solidarity in Support of the Iranian People

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2026 Leading Global Voices Call for Renewed Solidarity in Support of the Iranian People [link removed] The people of Iran should be able to freely determine thei…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM

New Report: Freedom House Recorded 126 New Cases of Transnational Repression in 2025

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, ​ As of 2025, at least 54 governments, or over a quarter of all those in the wo…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Authoritarian Collaboration Fueled Transnational Repression in 2025

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2026 Authoritarian Collaboration Fueled Transnational Repression in 2025 [link removed] Six new governments—those of Afghanistan, Benin, Georgia, Kenya, Tanzania…
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April 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Freedom House at 85: Join Us May 20 to Honor Dionisio Gutiérrez

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
April 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Join Us May 20: Freedom House Honors Jimmy Lai

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April 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Persecuted, but Not Silenced: New Q&A with Kurdish Journalist Sofya Alagaş

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, ​ Kurdish journalist Sofya Alagaş [link removed] was persecuted by Turk…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
March 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM

Freedom House Events Roundup: Freedom in the World, Iran's Future, and Annual Awards

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Last week, Freedom House launched Freedom in …
  Freedom House · [email protected]
March 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM

NEW REPORT: Global Freedom Declined for 20th Consecutive Year in 2025

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2026 NEW REPORT: Global Freedom Declined for 20th Consecutive Year in 2025 [link removed] A successful response must include stronger coordination among democrac…
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March 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Understanding the State of Global Freedom

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Global freedom has now declined for 20 consec…
  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
March 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Tomorrow: Join us for the launch of Freedom in the World 2026

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March 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Join Us Monday: Risks, Prospects, and Paths Forward for Freedom in Iran

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
March 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM

A Message from Freedom House’s New CEO, Jamie Fly

96 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] update subscription preferences [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, It has been jus…
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March 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM

RSVP: Freedom in the World 2026 Report Launch

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
March 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM

RSVP — Risks, Prospects, and Paths Forward for Freedom in Iran

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
March 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM

RSVP: Freedom in the World 2026 Report Launch

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
March 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM

How Authoritarians Evade Sanctions — and How to Stop Them

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
March 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM

RSVP — Risks, Prospects, and Paths Forward for Freedom in Iran

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February 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM

You're Invited: Freedom in the World 2026 Report Launch

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
February 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM

Freedom House Commends UN Working Group Ruling; Urges Immediate Release of Pakistani Human Rights Defender Idris Khattak

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2026 Freedom House Commends UN Working Group Ruling; Urges Immediate Release of Pakistani Human Rights Defender Idris Khattak [link removed] Khattak has remai…
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February 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM

New Report Finds Sharp Rise in Protests Across China in 2025

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
February 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Save the Date: Freedom in the World 2026 Report Launch

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
February 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM

Standing with Iranians in Their Struggle for Freedom

[link removed] DONATE [link removed] View email in your browser [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] [link removed] Dear John, Even in the face of severe repression, the latest wave of protests in I…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Freedom House Appoints Jamie Fly as Chief Executive Officer

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM

Help Keep a Unique Window on Citizen Dissent from Closing

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM

How We Track Dissent in China—and Why It Matters

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
January 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM

Venezuela: Guidance for a Peaceful Transition to Democracy

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January 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM

Iran: International Community Must Stand with Iranian People, Demand Accountability for Regime’s Escalating Repression

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Keep Freedom in Your Thoughts This New Year’s Eve

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December 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Double Your Impact for Freedom

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
December 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Your Gift Today Will Help Us Sustain the Struggle for Freedom in 2026

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December 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM

Our Impact in 2025

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  Freedom House · [email protected]
December 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Hong Kong: Freedom House Condemns Unjust Conviction of Jimmy Lai

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Hong Kong: Freedom House Condemns Unjust Conviction of Jimmy Lai [link removed] ​​​ The former media owner’s case is just on…
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December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM

Freedom Cannot Survive Without an Independent Judiciary

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December 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Final Reminder to RSVP - Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Idris Khattak’s Freedom in Pakistan

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Reminder: RSVP to Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Idris Khattak’s Freedom in Pakistan

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December 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM

The Fight for Freedom Starts with You

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  Meto Koloski · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Support Freedom House this Giving Tuesday

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Reminder: RSVP to Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Idris Khattak’s Freedom in Pakistan

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  Adrian Shahbaz · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Freedom on the Net Needs Your Support

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM

RSVP — Political Prisoner Spotlight: The Struggle for Idris Khattak’s Freedom in Pakistan

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November 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM

NEW REPORT: Persistent Authoritarian Repression and Backsliding in Democracies Drive 15th Consecutive Year of Decline in Global Internet Freedom

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [link removed] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 NEW REPORT: Persistent Authoritarian Repression and Backsliding in Democracies Drive 15th Consecutive Year of Decline in Global In…
  Freedom House · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Navigating an Uncertain Future for a Free and Open Internet

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  Freedom House Events · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM

🔔TOMORROW: Freedom on the Net 2025 Report Launch

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November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Global Freedom Summit Launches Historic Effort to Revitalize Democratic Momentum

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November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM

RSVP: Freedom on the Net 2025 Report Launch

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