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freedomhouse. org > article > religious-freedom-cannot-survive-without-democracy

Religious Freedom Cannot Survive Without Democracy

20+ hour, 38+ min ago  (311+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 Perspectives April 8, 2026 Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right that protects the practice of any or no religion. It ensures government neutrality, prohibits state-sponsored religion, and is essential for preventing persecution,…...

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freedomhouse. org > country > liechtenstein > freedom-world > 2026

Liechtenstein: Freedom in the World 2026 Country Report

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (131+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 The Principality of Liechtenstein combines a powerful monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. The prince has an influential political role, which was enhanced by a constitutional referendum in 2003. Human rights and civil liberties…...

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freedomhouse. org > country > thailand > freedom-world > 2026

Thailand: Freedom in the World 2026 Country Report

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (122+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 This report has been abridged for Freedom in the World 2026 due to ongoing budget constraints. Freedom in the World is entirely funded by nongovernmental sources such as private foundations, corporations, and individuals like you....

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freedomhouse. org > country > tunisia > freedom-world > 2026

Tunisia: Freedom in the World 2026 Country Report

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (177+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 This report has been abridged for Freedom in the World 2026 due to ongoing budget constraints. Freedom in the World is entirely funded by nongovernmental sources such as private foundations, corporations, and individuals like you....

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freedomhouse. org > country > kuwait > freedom-world > 2026

Kuwait: Freedom in the World 2026 Country Report

3+ week, 17+ hour ago  (125+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 This report has been abridged for Freedom in the World 2026 due to ongoing budget constraints. Freedom in the World is entirely funded by nongovernmental sources such as private foundations, corporations, and individuals like you....

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freedomhouse. org > article > qa-persecuted-her-work-turkey-journalist-sofya-alagas-wont-be-silenced

Q&A: Persecuted for Her Work in Turkey, Journalist Sofya Alaga" Won't Be Silenced

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (739+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 Perspectives April 2, 2026 Journalists in Turkey work in a very difficult environment. Journalists" right to life, right to security, and freedom of expression are under serious threat. In Turkey, journalists are subjected to physical attacks,…...

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freedomhouse. org > event > civic-futures-democracy-changing-world

Civic Futures: Democracy in a Changing World

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (119+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 What does it take for democracy to endure in an era of global pressure and rising division? Around the world, democratic institutions are under strain, while at home, trust in those institutions continues to…...

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freedomhouse. org > article > irans-internet-blackout-and-authoritarian-playbook

Iran's Internet Blackout and the Authoritarian Playbook

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (550+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 Perspectives March 23, 2026 The death in custody of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked protests across Iran in September 2022. In response, the regime intermittently restricted internet connectivity, blocked social media platforms, and brutally repressed the demonstrations. (Katherine…...

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freedomhouse. org > event > report-launch-freedom-world-2026

REPORT LAUNCH: Freedom in the World 2026

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (183+ words) Join us for the launch of Freedom in the World 2026: The Growing Shadow of Autocracy, Freedom House's flagship report that has been tracking global trends in political rights and civil liberties. .. REPORT LAUNCH: Freedom in the World 2026 Freedom House hosted…...

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freedomhouse. org > report > report-sub-page > 2026 > policy-recommendations

Policy Recommendations

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (171+ words) Just Released: Freedom in the World 2026 As the democratic community adapts to the severe funding cuts and operational disruptions of 2025, this year's Freedom in the World recommendations urge policymakers, practitioners, and partners to come together to strengthen democratic coordination and…...