The US-Iran MOU as currently formulated is likely to deepen repression for the Iranian people. The US can still shape an ...

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 ...

In this issue: The National People’s Congress appoints Xi Jinping to a third term as head of state, while trying to adapt to new technologies and tighten CCP control. Surveillance intensifies in Tibet ...

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Freedom House’s history is inextricably linked with that of the United States during the period leading up to and immediately following the Second World War. In 1941, at a time when isolationism and ...

As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary, we're asking you to join our Investing in Freedom's Future campaign. Global freedom has been in decline for two decades — and your support will sustain our ...

The world’s authoritarian regimes seek to repress citizens who demand a society where all are free. But the repression does not stop at the border. Increasingly, these regimes understand that domestic ...

Protecting and Promoting Internet Freedom For Policymakers Protect privacy and security Strictly regulate the use of surveillance tools and personal-data collection by government and law enforcement ...

Freedom House recorded 126 new incidents of physical, direct transnational repression during the year, bringing the total number of cases in our database, which spans 2014 to 2025, to 1,375. Last year ...

Freedom House works with governments and institutions worldwide to translate our research into policy that strengthens democracy and protects fundamental freedoms. From Washington to democratic ...

Amid declining faith in the international system, a different form of protectionism is gaining steam with adverse consequences for billions of internet users. Authorities in a growing number of ...