Independent newsrooms are facing unprecedented challenges to their reporting.

Journalists across the European Union shared the obstacles they're facing in our 2023 'Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe' report. #WPFD2024

See their testimony: freedomhouse.org/report/2023/re…

Across the #NationsInTransit region, authoritarian aggression has galvanized the political will to undertake democratic reforms & join democracy-based organizations.

Our 2024 report spotlights how the EU can ensure such desires result in genuine progress: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

Across the #NationsInTransit region, authoritarian aggression has galvanized the political will to undertake democratic reforms & join democracy-based organizations.

Our 2024 report spotlights how the EU can ensure such desires result in genuine progress: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

While we welcome last week's release of political prisoner Gubad Ibadoglu from jail into house arrest, we remain deeply concerned with the Azerbaijani regime's treatment of prodemocracy voices.

Last week's arrest and reported torture of journalist Imran Aliyev and today's arrest…

Independent newsrooms are facing unprecedented challenges to their reporting.

Journalists across the European Union shared the obstacles they're facing in our 2023 'Reviving News Media in an Embattled Europe' report. #WPFD2024

See their testimony: freedomhouse.org/report/2023/re…

🎙️ As we marked one year of conflict between the SAF and RSF in Sudan, FH's Quscondy Abdulshafi spoke with VOA Africa's Nabeel Biajo about the dire need for global action in support of the Sudanese people.

Listen in below⬇️
voaafrica.com/a/sudan-confli…

“While South African voters face a slew of challenges, civil society is also doing its part to help voters prepare for the polls…With those efforts, communities can regain their power.”

FH's Mpangi Kwengi spotlights South Africa's May election.
freedomhouse.org/article/south-…

Mubarak Bala has been imprisoned in Nigeria, simply for advocating for freedom of religion and nonbelief, since 2020.

We cannot forget him or his vision.

On the fourth anniversary of his arrest, send him a letter of support by visiting: humanists.international/2022/05/take-a…

'The question is how trustworthy this Indian government is as an ally in the long term, because what makes a trustworthy ally is a government that is accountable to its people that adheres to the rule of law.'

🗣️ FH's Adrian Shahbaz in PBS NewsHour Zeba Warsi
pbs.org/newshour/world…

We’re hiring two positions as part of our anticipated Civic DEFENDERS program.

If you have a passion for internet freedom and want to give local human rights defenders the tools to combat digital repression, be sure to check out our newest job listings.
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'Political and state institutions have become unaccountable. And failures in the delivery of basic services impact everyday life.'

FH's Mpangi Kwengi discusses the key challenges South African voters are considering ahead of the country's May election.
freedomhouse.org/article/south-…

We are alarmed by @maykelosorbo349’s testimony that he has been beaten while unjustly detained in Cuba, seemingly with the complicity of prison guards.

We reiterate our calls for Maykel’s and other Cuban political prisoners’ immediate and unconditional release. #FreeThemAll

In addition to defending the international world order from emboldened autocrats, democratic governments must foster democratic renewal within the region.

Our 2024 #NationsInTransit report outlines a few key initiatives for EU member states to undertake: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

Yesterday we proudly joined our partners to spotlight the plight of imprisoned journalists and hear from their families.

We are continuously inspired by these media workers' courage and perseverance, even in the face of government repression. #JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeThemAll

“Many have dubbed next month’s election another 1994. But what does that actually mean?...This year’s election is significant in its own right, as it may mark the end of the ANC’s legislative majority.”

✍️ FH's Mpangi Kwengi
freedomhouse.org/article/south-…

Yesterday we proudly joined our partners to spotlight the plight of imprisoned journalists and hear from their families.

We are continuously inspired by these media workers' courage and perseverance, even in the face of government repression. #JournalismIsNotACrime #FreeThemAll

In addition to defending the international world order from emboldened autocrats, democratic governments must foster democratic renewal within the region.

Our 2024 #NationsInTransit report outlines a few key initiatives for EU member states to undertake: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

🇺🇦 The future of European democracy and security is inextricably linked to Ukraine's fate.

For the second year, our top #NationsInTransit policy recommendation is to unwaveringly support Ukrainian democracy and the country's defense efforts.

More: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

The Iranian regime's death sentence against dissident rapper توماج صالحی🌋 underscores the lengths it will go to crush dissent, especially the #WomanLifeFreedom movement.

We strongly condemn the regime's actions and urge the intl community to work for Toomaj's immediate…

We are concerned by reports that Kazakhstani authorities have arrested Jamila Maricheva, the founder of media outlet ProTenge and 2021 recipient of Department of State's International Anticorruption Champions Award.

Her arrest follows the Kazakhstan government’s escalating crackdown on…