Freedom House Stands With the Georgian People and Their Democratic Aspirations
We condemn ongoing repression and violence against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi, who are standing against the reintroduction of a restrictive…
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Saudi Arabia: NGOs renew call for lifting of the illegal travel ban on women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul
The undersigned organisations call on Saudi Arabia’s authorities to immediately lift the illegal travel ban imposed on woman human rights…
In Solidarity with Georgian Civil Society and the People of Georgia
More than 50 human rights organizations from around the world signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning…
Authoritarian Violence Drives 20th Consecutive Year of Decline in Democratic Governance for Region Stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia
Of the 29 countries examined in Nations in Transit, 10 suffered declines in their Democracy Score, while just five earned…
Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Government’s Consultation for Article 23 Legislation
We, the undersigned, representing civil society and human rights organizations across the world, condemn the Hong Kong government’s plans to…
Russia: The Kremlin Is Responsible for the Death of Alexey Navalny
Democratic governments must reinforce their efforts to end the regime’s abuses and support Navalny’s vision for a free Russia.
A Reformer in Kyiv Is Taken Down
Ukraine needs to take quick and clear action to recommit itself to transparent and independent management of the country’s restoration.
Five Questions for the US Senate Intelligence Hearing on Foreign Threats to the 2024 Election
The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is holding a hearing “to examine an update on foreign threats to the…
Not About the Law
The convulsions in Georgia are a response to a flagrant desire by the ruling party to retain power.
AI Policy in EU Illiberal Democracies: The Experience in Hungary and Poland
This paper examines the emergence of AI policies in Hungary and Poland under illiberal governments, and highlights their potential social…