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A prodemocracy organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world. @FreedomOnTheNet @FreedomHouseLAC @FH_NIT @FH_China for more.

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Economic, social, & legal pressures can undermine quality journalism, media diversity, & trust even within robust democracies.

Learn more about these challenges to independent media & how newsrooms across Europe are pushing back: freedomhouse.org/report/2023/re…

Economic, social, & legal pressures can undermine quality journalism, media diversity, & trust even within robust democracies. Learn more about these challenges to independent media & how newsrooms across Europe are pushing back: freedomhouse.org/report/2023/re…
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For Aimee Chen, Sona Mkhitaryan, & Alfiya Zaitova, seeing the impact of their work in Ukraine, Armenia, & Kazakhstan respectively is incredibly rewarding.

Our Europe & Eurasia Programs team members share what keeps them motivated to defend democracy in the region.

For Aimee Chen, Sona Mkhitaryan, & Alfiya Zaitova, seeing the impact of their work in Ukraine, Armenia, & Kazakhstan respectively is incredibly rewarding. Our Europe & Eurasia Programs team members share what keeps them motivated to defend democracy in the region.
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📰 Reading rec:

Beetlejuice 2? spotlights authoritarian efforts to manipulate the global narrative, how their citizens are circumventing restrictions & spotlighting abuses, & why democracies must help amplify dissenters' efforts.

More in Washington Post Opinions⬇️
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We’re hiring a new Grants and Compliance Officer!

Preferred applicants will have three or more years of experience in administering USG grants in an international non-profit setting.

See more details: phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/care…

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🇺🇦 Anything less than a Ukrainian victory on Ukraine’s terms would embolden authoritarian aggression on the world stage—amplifying threats to freedom & democracy globally.

Here's how policymakers around the world can help⬇️
freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

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In 2023, we funded >$5 million USD in grants to support those standing up to authoritarian repression in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, & more than 80 other countries.

Learn more about our impact & how to contribute to defending democracy around the world ⬇️
freedomhouse.org/impact

In 2023, we funded >$5 million USD in grants to support those standing up to authoritarian repression in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, & more than 80 other countries. Learn more about our impact & how to contribute to defending democracy around the world ⬇️ freedomhouse.org/impact
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Last May, our 2023 report analyzed democratic governance spanning from Central Europe to Central Asia.

Our top rec for protecting democracy in the region as it contends with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine?

Help Ukraine win.
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Among the very concerning consequences of the ongoing war in the Middle East is the large number of journalists killed covering the hostilities in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Israel.

In just 10 weeks of fighting, 68 journalists and media workers have died—the same number of…

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'There are ways to confront the forces of authoritarianism, especially on the information battlefield, where the future of democracy may be decided for millions of people.'

Great new piece from David E. Hoffman Washington Post Opinions on the strategies being used to counter authoritarian…

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We welcome Lord (Tariq)Ahmad of Wimbledon & the UK govt's generous commitment to Lifeline Fund for Embattled CSOs.

This support empowers the Lifeline consortium to aid targeted human rights defenders & civil society orgs as they uphold democracy & human rights.

Learn more about our program: csolifeline.org

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Only 44% of U.N. General Assembly members, being 84 out of 193 countries, are rated as Free democracies.

Source: Freedom House freedomhouse.org/sites/default/…

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“Authoritarian leaders have invoked the language of democracy in an attempt to conceal the abusive systems through which they cling to power.”

author Mike Smeltzer on how/why authoritarian leaders pay lip service to democratic values.
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According to 2023:

📉 Democratic governance in the region again declined.
🚨 Eurasian autocracies are trapped in a vicious circle of repression.
🇪🇺 EU hopefuls are frustrated with the accession process.

Explore our full report: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

According to #NationsInTransit 2023: 📉 Democratic governance in the region again declined. 🚨 Eurasian autocracies are trapped in a vicious circle of repression. 🇪🇺 EU hopefuls are frustrated with the accession process. Explore our full report: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…
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According to 2023:

📉 Democratic governance in the region again declined.
🚨 Eurasian autocracies are trapped in a vicious circle of repression.
🇪🇺 EU hopefuls are frustrated with the accession process.

Explore our full report: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…

According to #NationsInTransit 2023: 📉 Democratic governance in the region again declined. 🚨 Eurasian autocracies are trapped in a vicious circle of repression. 🇪🇺 EU hopefuls are frustrated with the accession process. Explore our full report: freedomhouse.org/report/nations…
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Earlier this month we met with our partners to mark the end of the USAID-funded Human Rights Support Mechanism—a 24-year-long effort we've been proud to lead in defense of global freedom.

Check out photos from our closeout event, & for more details see: freedomhouse.org/hrsmclose

Earlier this month we met with our partners to mark the end of the @USAID-funded Human Rights Support Mechanism—a 24-year-long effort we've been proud to lead in defense of global freedom. Check out photos from our closeout event, & for more details see: freedomhouse.org/hrsmclose
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In March, the 50th edition of recorded the 17th straight year of global freedom in decline.

Yet citizens living under the world’s most repressive regimes refused to be silenced.

Review our major takeaways from 2023 ahead of 2024.⬇️
freedomhouse.org/report/freedom…

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🌍 Our Africa Programs team regularly works with regional orgs to amplify local advocacy & strengthen networks of solidarity.

For many of our team members, like Quscondy Abdulshafi, Diane Furstenau, Ester Kutu, & Igor Ngima, the impact of this collaboration is deeply motivating.

🌍 Our Africa Programs team regularly works with regional orgs to amplify local advocacy & strengthen networks of solidarity. For many of our team members, like Quscondy Abdulshafi, Diane Furstenau, Ester Kutu, & Igor Ngima, the impact of this collaboration is deeply motivating.
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