Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. Freedom House’s new 85th anniversary campaign, aimed at ...
Amidst a years-long decline in global freedom, public demands for fundamental rights and accountable governance are growing more urgent around the world. Entrenched autocratic leaders recognize these ...
We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists', human rights, and international organisations, urgently call on the Thai ...
The world’s authoritarian regimes seek to repress citizens who demand a society where all are free. But the repression does not stop at the border. Increasingly, these regimes understand that domestic ...
We, the undersigned Hong Kong diaspora and civil society organizations, together with allied groups around the world, jointly ...
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was arrested on October 10, 2025, for practicing and sharing his faith and defying the draconian efforts of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to restrict religious freedom.
Cuba has faced economic crises before. This time, it is different. Over the past five years, roughly a quarter of the Cuban population has left, reflecting a profound loss of confidence in the country ...
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60. See the ...
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60. See the ...
As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary, we're asking you to join our Investing in Freedom's Future campaign. Global ...
As Vice President of Research and Analysis, Adrian Shahbaz oversaw the organization’s portfolio of annual publications and special reports. These include Freedom House’s flagship study, Freedom in the ...
Over the 15 consecutive years of internet freedom’s decline, Freedom House and other members of the digital rights community have offered clear, practical recommendations for protecting freedom online ...