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Freedom House Welcomes Emily Waechter as COO and Anne Richard as Distinguished Fellow and Afghanistan Coordination Lead

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October 20, 2021

Nobel Peace Prize Medal

Freedom House Congratulates Ressa, Muratov on Nobel Peace Prize

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October 8, 2021

Tunisian president Kais Saied

Tunisia: President’s Power Grab Tramples Democracy and Rule of Law

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September 30, 2021

In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties. Illustration by Mitch Blunt

NEW REPORT: Global Battle over Internet Regulation Has Major Implications for Human Rights

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September 21, 2021

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Ukraine: Biden Should Focus on Human Rights and Democracy at Zelenskyy Meeting

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September 1, 2021

President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia

Zambia: President-elect Must Reverse Predecessor’s Democratic Backslide, Protect Freedom of Expression, and Refrain from State-Sanctioned Violence

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August 18, 2021

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Armenia: Authorities Must Drop Charges against Yezidi Human Rights Defender and Protect Freedom of Speech

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August 3, 2021

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Eswatini: Authorities Should Release Parliamentarians and Drop Charges Against Them

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July 26, 2021

July 11th First Rally against the Cuban government genocidal actions this week. Held in front of the Canadian Parliament. Ottawa, Summer 2021

Cuba: The United States Must Support Cubans’ Demand for Long-Awaited Freedom

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July 19, 2021

Alexander Lukashenko's Recent Meeting with Vladimir Putin

Belarus: Freedom House Condemns Sweeping Attack on Human Rights Defenders, Civil Society Groups

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July 16, 2021

Iran: Plot to Kidnap American Writer Highlights Threat of Transnational Repression

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July 14, 2021

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Cuba: Authorities Must Refrain From Inciteful Language, Use of Force against Peaceful Protests

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July 13, 2021

Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Kazakhstan: Release Human Rights Activist and Recognize Rights of Ethnic Minorities

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July 2, 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa, Eswatini (Swaziland) King Mswati iii, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, and President of Angola João Lourenço

Eswatini: End Use of Lethal Force against Protesters

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June 30, 2021

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Turkey: Authorities Violently Disperse Pride Event

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June 28, 2021

Joint Statements

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Egypt: Renewed Call for the Release of Abdulrahman Tarek

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September 27, 2021

Opposition to US military aid to Egypt

Joint Statement on Biden Decision to Grant Military Aid to Egypt

Joint statement

September 14, 2021

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A Call For Action on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Joint statement

August 30, 2021

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India: Spyware Use Violates Supreme Court Privacy Ruling

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August 26, 2021

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Organizations Call on the G7 to Protect Journalists and Media Workers in Afghanistan

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August 23, 2021

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Afghanistan: President Biden Must Speed Evacuations

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August 21, 2021

In the Media

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The days of U.S. tech companies fighting back against authoritarian regimes are long gone opens in new tab

October 18, 2021

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Biden struggles to rein in Saudi Arabia amid human rights concerns opens in new tab

October 17, 2021

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Has Interpol become the long arm of oppressive regimes? opens in new tab

October 17, 2021

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