A Region Reordered by Autocracy and Democracy
Nations in Transit evaluates the state of democracy in the region stretching from Central Europe to Central Asia.
Theme: Democracy
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…
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.
L’estat del règim: la crisi freda
La transició espanyola, entre moltes altres coses, va estar marcada per l’anomenat «soroll de sabres» a les casernes. Les reformes…
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.
Not About the Law
The convulsions in Georgia are a response to a flagrant desire by the ruling party to retain power.