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For Immediate Release ---> Freedom House Will Continue to Stand with Hong Kongers Seeking Democratic Freedoms
You don’t need dictatorship to fight COVID-19. It is useful only for oppression.
NEW REPORT 📈: Democracy is in retreat around the world, with 2019 marking the 13th consecutive year of decline in global freedom. How free is your country? Read our annual #FreedomInTheWorld report to find out. freedomintheworld.org
Freedom House is proud to award the 2020 Freedom Award to Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Movement. #StandWithHongKong #FreedomAwards
We look forward to the day we can safely say their names.
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The citizens of Hong Kong organized months of tremendous protests, achieved record-breaking voter turnout, and captured 389 of 452 elected seats. Our #FreedomInTheWorld report details this effective rebuke of pro-Beijing interests.
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In response to a proposal for harsher extradition laws to China, Hong Kong citizens staged dramatic protests that captured the world's attention.
#FreedomInTheWorld 2020 looks at the impact of these and other heroic protest efforts on global freedom: freedomhouse.org/country/hong-k
China unfairly barred Human Rights Watch executive Director from entering Hong Kong after HRW planned a release of a critical report. #FreeHongKong nytimes.com/aponline/2020/
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio emphasizes that the people of Hong Kong teach us a valuable lesson: those who have known freedom do not give it up easily. @SenRubioPress #FreedomAwards freedomhou.se/3l2cxSr
Former Hong Kong lawmaker and prominent pro-democracy activist : Freedom is about having eternal vigilance towards the injustice in society. #StandWithHongKong #FreedomAwards
Watch here: freedomhou.se/3l2cxSr
Mass civic movements spurred progress and hope in Algeria 🇩🇿, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Sudan 🇸🇩, Bolivia 🇧🇴, Chile 🇨🇱, and Ethiopia 🇪🇹. These protests show the universal desire for equality, justice, and freedom from oppression.
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The end of the Islamic Republic’s misogyny would symbolize a global shift toward universal women’s rights.
Pledge your support for Iran’s democratic movement alongside , , , & 40,000 others!
#IranSolidarity
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For Immediate Release--> Freedom House Presents 2020 Freedom Award to Hong Kong and Sudan Protesters. freedomhou.se/3ixaHHo #StandWithHongKong
Just Released: Freedom in the World 2018 finds that democracy and freedom around the world has declined for the 12th consecutive year. Check out Freedomintheworld.org #FreedomReport
Protests have swept the globe - in Free, Partly Free, and Not Free nations alike. #FreedomInTheWorld 2020 looks at how and where citizens are demanding democratic governance.
freedomhouse.org/report/freedom
We are alarmed by reports of Azerbaijani Armed Forces intensively shelling the southern Armenian settlements of Goris, Jermuk, Vardenis and Sotk this evening. We call for an immediate ceasefire and urge both parties to find a peaceful resolution.
Pavlou criticized China’s repression of its Uighur and Tibetan minorities and supported Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters.
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The Iranian peoples’ victory over IR repression would be a major step toward global equity. They cannot do it alone... the Iranian people need your support!
Will you sign our petition calling for #IranSolidarity from the intl community?
Spread the word!
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We don’t know how our logo ended up on this sign at CPAC 2022 in Dallas. We are not a sponsor of the event and did not authorize use of our logo.
Former Hong Kong lawmaker and prominent pro-democracy activist will give special remarks at our annual #FreedomAwards on September 16.
Click here to learn more: freedomhou.se/2020awards. #StandWithHongKong
Freedom House stands in solidarity with and the people of Hong Kong and China who aspire to live in a free society. #StandWithHongKong
Today marks 100 days since the National Security Law—imposed on Hong Kong by the Chinese government—came into effect. discusses the suffocating effects the law is having on press freedom. #StandWithHongKong
STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE IRANIAN PEOPLE ✊🏽
We joined , , , , & more than 450 other people to demand #IranSolidarity from the international community.
Will you join us?
China 🇨🇳 is one of only 11 #FreedomInTheWorld countries that engaged in ethnic cleansing or forced demographic change, and its treatment of Uighurs in 2019 is the result of decades of minority persecution.
Learn more about the situation in China at freedomhouse.org/country/china/
China's censorship extends beyond the country's borders to all regions of the world.
This is no longer a far off issue.
The Azerbaijani armed forces must immediately cease their deadly attacks on Armenian territory.
Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be carried out through diplomacy, not through artillery and drone strikes.
Read the full statement here:
Incredibly concerning tweet from President Trump on the eve of the election questioning the Supreme Court's Pennsylvania decision. It is undemocratic to sow distrust in the election outcomes and dangerous to suggest the decision will create violence.
It’s just getting worse and worse: Advancements in AI and facial recognition are helping the Chinese government ramp up citizen surveillance. #FreedomInTheWorld
China 🇨🇳 is the world's worst abuser of internet freedom for the 6th year in a row.
The crackdown in Hong Kong, harsh punishments for speech offenses, and wide-ranging censorship kept China at the bottom of #FreedomOnTheNet rankings.
Explore more at freedomonthenet.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Chinese leadership is essentially trying to bypass Hong Kong’s legislature to enact a repressive law. #FreeHongKong
Support the Iranian people in their courageous push for democracy with world leaders like , , , , , & more!
Add your name below! #IranSolidarity
Director of Advocacy at Freedom House says it is possible that Canadians living in Hong Kong may experience politically motivated arrests thanks to the new National Security Law.
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#Azerbaijan must prevent a humanitarian crisis by restoring unhindered gas supplies to the people of #NagornoKarabakh, who have endured weeks of freezing temps without heat or hot water. bit.ly/3JCbjc9
(1/2) Freedom House is pleased to share that we intend to open an office in Taipei, Taiwan. The office will enable us to expand and deepen our collaboration with individuals and groups supporting human rights and democracy across the Indo-Pacific region.
The latest research from Freedom House illustrates how China's Communist Party media influence is reaching millions of people around the globe:
❌ Censorship
📣 Propaganda
📡 Controlling Content Delivery
Read the newest China report here: freedomhou.se/ChinaPropaganda
One of China's leading newspapers () is
1. owned by the Chinese Communist Party; and
2. spending millions in the United States.
See our new report for more details: freedomhou.se/ChinaPropaganda
NEW REPORT: #Democracy is in crisis around the world, with 2017 marking the 12th consecutive year of decline in global freedom.
How free is your country? freedomintheworld.org #FreedomReport
Azerbaijan’s month-long blockade of the Lachin corridor is creating a humanitarian crisis within Nagorno-Karabakh as vital supplies dwindle. We call again for Azerbaijan to immediately end the blockage. (1/2)
On this International Day of Action for Iran, we stand with the people of Iran, calling for accountability for the regime's brutal dictators. Check out these suggestions from for how you can get involved. #MashaAmini #IranProtests2022
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The global outpouring of rage and empathy over the death in custody of #MahsaAmini must be followed by concrete steps by the international community. Here’s how…
We call on the int'l community to reiterate its support for negotiations without coercion. Azerbaijan must cease its blockage of the Lachin corridor— the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to the outside world. (1/3)
In his address to the on #NelsonMandelaDay, Prince Harry cited Freedom House findings in a call to defend democracy around the world.
"We are witnessing a global assault on democracy and freedom - the cause of Mandela's life."
Still no word on 12 youth arrested 8/23 & detained on mainland incommunicado after fleeing by boat, reportedly going to Taiwan for safety. Chinese authorities should allow them immediate access to lawyers and family members. #save12hkyouths #save12hkyouth
(1/) We urge Azerbaijan to allow to provide vital humanitarian assistance to Nagorno Karabakh & immediately work to ensure freedom of movement by opening the Lachin corridor, guaranteeing unrestricted movement of individuals, vehicles & cargo
The jailing of prodemocracy advocates in Hong Kong this week signals deteriorating rule of law. #StandWithHongKong
The attacks on Hong Kong’s media just keep getting worse. Arrests, prosecutions, and mass layoffs are troubling signs for the future of press freedom. #StandWithHongKong
NEW REPORT: Freedom in the World 2021 marks the 15th consecutive year of global democratic decline — with less than a fifth of the world's population living in Free countries. #FreedomInTheWorld freedomhou.se/fiw2021
Beijing's National Security Law is stifling the highly revered education sector in Hong Kong, writes. #StandWithHongKong
More than half the world's established democracies have deteriorated over the past 14 years. Our new interactive #FreedomInTheWorld map lets you explore and learn more about these global challenges: freedomhouse.org/report/freedom
Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz was sanctioned yesterday by China. Here is his take on how this is just a small piece of the CCP’s efforts to globalize repression. Bottom line: Our own rights in America are at risk. freedomhou.se/33RYV5U
A strong stance from President-elect Biden on rights and freedoms in Hong Kong and the mainland is essential, writes via . #StandWithHongKong
OFFICIAL FREEDOM HOUSE STATEMENT:
President Donald Trump Must Leave Office Immediately freedomhou.se/2Xi4hmm
"The international community must loudly and consistently condemn this repression as unacceptable and outrageous." #StandWithHongKong
Hundreds of thousands in prison. Tens of thousands of security officers. Mass surveillance. Little international response.
China’s appalling domestic repression in 2019 put it in the 15 worst-performing countries in #FreedomInTheWorld 2020:
freedomhouse.org/country/china/
As Hong Kongers grapple with Beijing’s assaults on academic freedom, the international community has the opportunity to respond quickly and with a unified voice. #StandWithHongKong
🎙️ On #WomenHumanRightsDefenderDay, tune in to our Twitter Space on the strength of Iran’s women’s movement featuring , 's , & moderated by . Nov. 29, 12:30pm ET
Freedom House joins over 60 organizations in condemning a court ruling in Zimbabwe that bars human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa from defending prominent journalist Hopewell Chin'ono.
JOIN US TO DEMAND #IRANSOLIDARITY! ✊🏽
We proudly lead a coalition of nearly 500 luminaries, from to , to call for the intl community to strengthen its support for Iranian prodemocracy protesters. (1/2)
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We are honored to present our 2023 #FreedomAward to and the Women of Iran!
We are inspired by their incredible bravery in the face of authoritarian injustice and persecution. #FreeKaraMurza #IranSolidarity
Full statement: freedomhouse.org/article/freedo
Only 110 miles separate mainland China and the island of Taiwan. But when it comes to internet freedom, the two might as well be on different planets. #FreedomOnTheNet freedomhou.se/3lzthTk
We appreciated the chance to meet with and partner with to discuss the importance of lifting the voices of protesters in Iran and bringing accountability to the regime. #WomanLifeFreedom
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🚨 NEW REPORT: Authoritarians are working together to consolidate power and accelerate their attacks on democracy and human rights. #FreedomInTheWorld 2022 reveals global freedom has declined for 16 consecutive years.
See the full details at FreedomInTheWorld.org.
The Chinese Communist Party is upping the ante on its aggressive strategy to manipulate media narratives all over the world. Read in the Washington Post for more:
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“Their courage has not only been spectacular, it has been inspiring and contagious.”
, , , & celebrate our 2023 Freedom Award winners: the Women of Iran. (5/5)
#WomenLifeFreedom #IranSolidarity
Media outlets around the world feel pressure to curb their criticisms of the Chinese government. Chinese journalists in Canada know this all too well. @Nuttallreports for
The steady decline of Indian democracy noted in #FreedomInTheWorld is impossible to deny, writes in . No number of stories about economic growth can mask that reality. #India freedomhou.se/38GYblY
Freedom House condemns the outrageous arrest of Hong Kong prodemocracy activists and urges a strong international response. #StandWithHongKong
Iranian women are an inspiration for human rights defenders across the globe. Celebrate #WomenHumanRightsDefenderDay with a Twitter Space on Nov 29 feat. , , & .
Register now!
The latest internet blackout in Sudan is part of an insidious ongoing pattern to silence dissent. Governments in 18 African countries have shut down the internet to quell protests or influence elections. #SudanUprising #KeepItOn
Beijing's trampling on freedom and rule of law in Hong Kong has reached new heights this week.
Democratic governments must redouble their efforts to assist Hong Kongers. #StandWithHongKong
📣NEW: 50th edition of #FreedomInTheWorld is LIVE!
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Global freedom is still in decline, but the gap btw score improvements & declines is closing. Protesters challenged authoritarian leaders, proving the desire for freedom is as strong as ever.️ (1/🧵)
We pause to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – and we honor the countless acts of bravery, heroism, and sacrifice that took place on that day, 21 years ago.
A key tenet of democracy is that politicians respect the electoral process and the will of the people. There is nothing more anti-democratic than a leader who refuses to concede defeat.
Journalists in Hong Kong faced a new wave of restrictions and threats in recent weeks. Here is the latest:
freedomhouse.org/report/china-m #StandWithHongKong
NEW REPORT: The Nations in Transit 2020 report recorded fewer democracies in Europe and Eurasia than ever in the history of the report. freedomhou.se/nit2020 #NationsInTransit
The convictions of seven of #HongKong’s most ardent protectors of #humanrights and #democracy is another crushing blow to its people. Read our full statement here: freedomhou.se/3wkfYt7
We are concerned with the first conviction of an Armenian citizen under a new law criminalizing “serious insults” of government officials. This shows a clear degradation of democratic norms and creates a chilling effect for free expression in Armenia.
How can we better support women activists in Iran? , 's , & discuss the fundamental role of women in the global struggle to maintain democracy on Nov. 29 at 12:30pm ET!
Register for this Twitter Space now!
There are new signs of Hong Kong’s internet, legal, and press systems following in Beijing’s footsteps. explains in
The new #FreedomOnTheNet report launches TODAY and finds global internet freedom has declined for 9 straight years. freedomonthenet.org
NEW REPORT: Government interference of social media causes 7th year of global decline in #NetFreedom → FreedomOnTheNet.org #NetFreedom2017
The conviction of Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy is an attack on press freedom.
➡️ Stay tuned for next week's China Media Bulletin for more updates on Hong Kong. cnn.com/2021/04/22/med
🇨🇳—>🌎 The Chinese Communist Party is going global. See what tactics China is using to sway media abroad.
New report out now: freedomhou.se/ChinaPropaganda
The Chinese Communist regime is systematically hunting down its political and religious exiles, no matter where in the world they seek refuge. thediplomat.com/2021/02/a-glob via
We condemn #HongKong's NatSec law charges against @JimmyLaiApple and reporter #HazeFan, all part of #ChineseCommunistParty's ongoing campaign of repression against prodemocracy voices, in violation of the #BasicLaw #StandWithHongKong
We are deeply disturbed by new details unsealed today by in the assassination plot on US soil against Iranian-American activist . This is a glaring example of the threat of transnational repression. (1/3)
"Azerbaijani forces have tightened the cordon around Nagorno-Karabakh ... pushing residents toward a humanitarian breaking point & increasing the need for urgent assistance" on conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh
Can you spot China's state-sponsored media outlets on your social media feeds, or while browsing the internet? freedomhou.se/ChinaPropaganda
Read Jennifer Rubin in the on why attacks on #pressfreedom should be taken seriously. Hint: They are antithetical to the principles of democracy.
Freedom in the World 2017: #FreedomReport records 11th consecutive year of decline in global freedom. Freedomintheworld.org
President Trump's shameless refusal to concede defeat in the face of facts is undermining America's democracy. Stop attacking America's election process and election officials.
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Extraordinary: The President of the United States just released a video in which, standing at a lectern bearing the presidential seal, he baselessly asserted that the country's electoral system was "under coordinated assault and siege" - a system that declared him a loser.
As pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong, Iran, and Belarus inspired the world, dictators became more resourceful and brutal in holding the line, writes in , but this trend can be reversed if democracy's supporters work together. freedomhou.se/3bYwF45
Freedom House data show that since 2014, #Turkey has conducted more illegal renditions than any other country in the world, and from the greatest number of host countries.
It must stop, writes @EnesKanter in today's .
#TransnationalRepression freedomhou.se/3wuk6GM
Arrests of activists like show the intention of the Chinese Communist Party to suppress any effort by Hong Kongers to salvage democratic representation. #StandWithHongKong
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The latest update of my dearest friend @joshuawongcf: being treated as the most serious felon, escorted with shackles and chains. He was sentenced 13.5 months last month due to joining a peaceful assembly, and now facing NSL prosecution, which can lead to life-long imprisonment.
From : COVID-19 arrived at a moment when authoritarianism had already been tightening its grip on the international landscape...In 2019, freedom declined around the world for the 14th consecutive year, according to Freedom House. freedomhou.se/2Ssdtmc
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We are disturbed by reports that Azerbaijan has also cut off the gas supply to Nagorno-Karabakh once again. We call on the Azerbaijani government to restore unhindered gas supplies to the people of the region. (2/3)
Excellent discussion with & her team about how civil society & govt can coordinate to bring accountability to the regime in Iran & stand with protesters. #WomanLifeFreedom
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Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy was tried today for her investigative work. This is just one of several recent incidents highlighting the precarious situation for free media in Hong Kong.
See analysis from for details:
NEW REPORT: The rise of digital authoritarianism leads to a decline in internet freedom for the 8th consecutive year. #FreedomOnTheNet freedomonthenet.org
