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Press Release

Freedom in the World 2012: The Arab Uprisings and Their Global Repercussions

Jan 19 2012 - 9:10am

The political uprisings that have swept the Arab world over the past year represent the most significant challenge to authoritarian rule since the collapse of Soviet communism, according to Freedom in the World 2012, the latest edition of Freedom House’s annual global survey of political rights and civil liberties. 

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law, Women's Rights
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Global, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe
Freedom Alert

Freedom House Opposes Amendments to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Jan 13 2012 - 1:54pm

Freedom House joined 30 civil society and business groups in opposition to amending the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by issuing a public letter to every member of Congress.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Global
Freedom Alert

Freedom House Applauds Secretary Clinton’s Speech Commemorating Human Rights Day

Dec 6 2011 - 7:00pm

Freedom House applauds Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her remarks highlighting gay rights in honor of Human Rights Day.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Global
Joint Letters

Letter to House Representatives on the Stop Online Piracy Act

Nov 15 2011 - 6:10pm

 

Letter to Congressmen Smith and Conyers Jr. expressing concerns with the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). 

 

Issues: 
Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Global

Experts

Puddington, Arch

Arch Puddington is vice president for research at Freedom House.

Herman, Robert

Dr. Herman is vice president for regional programs at Freedom House, where he oversees a range of programs in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Eurasia.

Calingaert, Daniel

Dr. Daniel Calingaert is vice president of policy and external affairs at Freedom House. 

Programs

The Lifeline Embattled NGO Assistance Fund

The Lifeline Fund provides emergency funds and advocacy support to civil society organizations (CSOs) that are under threat or attack due to their work.  Specifically, Lifeline supports CSOs with s

Issues: 
Civil Society, Human Rights
Regions: 
Global

Freedom of Association and Assembly

From Russia to Belarus to Egypt to Venezuela, governments around the world have been adopting laws, engaging in smear campaigns against human rights activists, and deploying heavy handed tactics to

Issues: 
Freedom of Association
Regions: 
Global

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, we work with prominent human rights organizations and religious communities to advocate against the government’s repeated attempts to institute repressive religious laws.

Issues: 
Religious Freedom
Regions: 
Global

Support for Religious Freedom Activists

Freedom House’s global rapid response initiative has provided support to religious freedom activists under attack in repressive countries such as Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia and we con

Issues: 
Religious Freedom
Regions: 
Global

Combatting Blasphemy laws

In Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan we work with civil society to advocate against blasphemy and defamation of religion laws used to suppress minority religions and freedom of expression.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom
Regions: 
Global

International Religious Freedom

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief are some of the most fundamental of human rights, yet their protection remains a significant challenge across the globe.

Issues: 
Religious Freedom
Regions: 
Global

Freedom of Expression Campaign

In response to nearly a decade of backsliding in press freedom and freedom of expression around the world, Freedom House’s Global Freedom of Expression Campaign employs advocacy, analysis, financia

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, United Nations
Regions: 
Global

Freedom of Expression

Freedom of expression is the right of every individual to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media.

Issues: 
Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom
Regions: 
Global