We, the undersigned Hong Kong diaspora and civil society organizations, together with allied groups around the world, jointly ...

We, the undersigned press freedom, journalists', human rights, and international organisations, urgently call on the Thai ...

As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary, we're asking you to join our Investing in Freedom's Future campaign. Global ...

Only Russia and a handful of other states recognize South Ossetia’s independence. The territory remains almost entirely dependent on Moscow, which exerts a decisive influence over its politics and ...

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 ...

Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has been regarded globally as a proponent of human rights and a leader on the African continent. However, reports of corruption among government ...

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 ...

This project is no longer being maintained as of early 2025. The project previously tracked the intersection of elections, internet platforms, and human rights around the world. You can review 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 ...

Germany hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world and at least a dozen governments target their nationals residing in Germany, including the most prolific offenders like Turkey and ...

Since a peace agreement was reached in 2018, elections in South Sudan have been delayed; elites preside over an uneasy power-sharing arrangement. The country suffers from rampant corruption and dire ...

South Koreans benefit from regular rotations of power and robust political pluralism. Civil liberties are generally respected, though the country struggles with minority rights and social integration.