The elimination of key sections and the diminishment of others will deal a heavy blow to US leadership on human rights, serve the interests of authoritarian powers, and leave policymakers and ...

Citizens in China are speaking out when their rights are violated. Freedom House’s China Dissent Monitor analyzes these protest actions—often uncovering broader trends in China’s politics and economy ...

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation’s gift will help Freedom House continue its efforts to inform, mobilize, and support the ...

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Nations in Transit 2020: Table of Contents Dropping the Democratic Facade Justice in the Service of Politics Legislature on the Sidelines Fragile Institutions Open the Door for Chinese Communist Party ...

The Global Drive to Control Big Tech In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties. A growing number of governments ...

The pandemic is fueling digital repression worldwide. The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a dramatic decline in global internet freedom. For the 10th consecutive year, users have experienced an ...

Freedom in the World is an annual global report on political rights and civil liberties, composed of numerical ratings and descriptive texts for each country and a select group of territories.

The future of privacy, free expression, and democratic governance rests on the decisions we make today. Explore Freedom House's detailed recommendations for action below.

Democracies, as a matter of their own survival, must demonstrate basic solidarity and prevent the outright conquest of other free societies by authoritarian powers.

Digital tools make it easier than ever for authoritarian governments to control, silence, and punish dissent across borders.

Joint Letter to the Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. Urging Action on the Ongoing Detention of Galal El-Behairy Joint statement July 31, 2025 ...