Around the world, autocrats are detaining, prosecuting, and imprisoning legal and judicial professionals as part of a larger ...

British authorities must prioritize human rights when reviewing Beijing’s plans for a new “super embassy” in London.

Attacks on the rule of law can pave the way for broader abuses of power and the deterioration of fundamental freedoms.

• Documented protest increased 21 percent year-on-year. During the first quarter of 2024, CDM logged 655 dissent events, a 21 percent increase over the same period in 2023. Labor protests (57 percent) ...

In March, the US government imposed sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials for intimidating and harassing Hong Kong activists abroad, and on Thai officials for complying with Beijing’s request ...

Jim Baird is the Public Relations Director at Freedom House, overseeing press engagement for the organization. Prior to joining Freedom House, Jim served in various strategic communications roles, ...

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 ...

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Meto Koloski is the director of development at Freedom House. Since joining in April 2022, he has led strategic fundraising efforts, built cross-sector donor partnerships, and strengthened ...