Freedom House is led by Chief Executive Officer Jamie Fly and President Gerardo Berthin. The daily work of the organization is conducted by staff members in Washington, New York, and around the world.

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 ...

At least 55 governments around the world restrict freedom of movement in order to punish, coerce, or control people they view as threats or political opponents. The four main tactics for controlling ...

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 ...

Explore the latest edition of Freedom in the World 2024: The Mounting Damage of Flawed Elections and Armed Conflict to learn more about the latest global trends. Nations in Transit evaluates the state ...

Governments are using the pandemic as a pretext to crack down on free expression and access to information. Information can be the difference between life and death. The coronavirus pandemic has ...

A growing number of leaders in Central and Eastern Europe have dropped even the pretense of playing by the rules of democracy. As the democratic consensus of the post–Cold War order has given way to ...

1A widely used digital television service in Kenya includes Chinese state television in its most affordable package while omitting international news outlets.2 Portuguese television launches a ...

Turkey’s political rights rating declined from 3 to 4, its civil liberties rating declined from 4 to 5, and it received a downward trend arrow due to the security and political repercussions of an ...

In the high-stakes battle between states and technology companies, the rights of internet users have become the main casualties. Global internet freedom declined for the 11th consecutive year. The ...

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 ...

Freedom on the Net 2019 Key Finding: Politicians and hyperpartisans use digital means to manipulate elections. Digital platforms are the new battleground for democracy. Shaping the flow of information ...