Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was arrested on October 10, 2025, for practicing and sharing his faith and defying the draconian ...

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 ...

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 ...

Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. Freedom House’s new 85th anniversary campaign, aimed at ...

Diaspora activism can be impactful. But transnational repression can deter, silence, and punish those who engage in the fight for rights from afar. Activists in authoritarian states face steep costs ...

For media interviews or to speak with one of our experts, please contact us at [email protected]. Invest in Freedom’s Future As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary, we're asking you to join our ...