Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right that protects the practice of any or no religion. It ensures ...

Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan are prominent advocates for rule of law and human rights in China. As a result, they have ...

Below, Alagaş discusses the situation for journalists in Turkey, her own persecution by Turkish authorities, and what ...

As reflected in Canada’s security policies, authorities at the highest levels are aware of risks posed by foreign governments to the country’s multiethnic population and to its institutions, and ...

Nigeria’s political rights rating improved from 4 to 3 due to increased transparency under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, and military gains against the militant group Boko Haram ...

In this issue: China’s censors aim to contain dissent during harsh COVID-19 lockdowns as Xi Jinping propaganda is boosted ahead of party congress. Meanwhile, social media platforms reveal users IP ...

Brian Tronic is an international human rights lawyer based in Washington DC. He serves as Director of the Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners, where he works to protect and secure the ...

Freedom House helps citizens defend their rights against government abuses in several countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Freedom House supports civil society in Latin America and the ...

This special report documents how ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh were intentionally subjected to regular attacks, intimidation, deprivation of basic rights and adequate living conditions, and ...

Freedom House supported citizens and civil society actors across Asia in asserting their rights and advocating for a greater say in how they are governed. Freedom House’s work in and on Asia aligned ...

South Africa hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees, asylum seekers, and diaspora members, largely from other African countries. South Africa hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees, asylum seekers, ...