📣 NEW: #FreedomOnTheNet 2024 is now LIVE! Global internet freedom declined for the 14th consecutive year as voters were forced to make major decisions about their future while navigating a censored, distorted, and unreliable information space. https://lnkd.in/gvUrnjvM Protections for human rights online diminished in 27 of the 72 countries covered by FOTN24, and just 18 earned score improvements. Myanmar and China tied as the world’s worst environment for internet freedom, while Iceland maintained its status as the freest. People were physically attacked or killed in retaliation for their online activities in a record high of at least 43 countries. Users also faced arrest for nonviolent expression in three-quarters of the countries covered by FOTN, with some receiving prison sentences of 10+ years. Censorship and content manipulation were combined to sway elections. Voters in at least 25 of the 41 FOTN countries that held or prepared for nationwide elections contended with a censored information space, while in at least 21 countries progovernment commentators manipulated online information to stoke doubt in election integrity and democratic institutions broadly. More than half of these 41 countries took steps to safeguard information integrity, with mixed results. Examples from South Africa, Taiwan, and the EU—which all prioritized transparency, civil society expertise, democratic oversight, and international norms—served as the most promising models. Internet freedom is a pillar of modern democracy. Our research indicates that online censorship and manipulation are growing ever more extreme, requiring a renewed and sustained commitment to internet freedom lest we hasten democracy’s global decline. Explore more from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://lnkd.in/gvUrnjvM
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We are founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable
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Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization that supports the expansion of freedom around the world. Freedom House supports democratic change, monitors freedom, and advocates for democracy and human rights. Since its founding in 1941 by prominent Americans concerned with the mounting threats to peace and democracy, Freedom House has been a vigorous proponent of democratic values and a steadfast opponent of dictatorships of the far left and the far right. Eleanor Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie served as Freedom House’s first honorary co-chairpersons. Throughout its history, Freedom House has opposed tyranny around the world, including dictatorships in Latin America, apartheid in South Africa, Soviet domination of Central and Eastern Europe, and religiously-based totalitarian regimes such as those governing Sudan, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Freedom House has promoted the growth of freedom by encouraging U.S. policymakers, international institutions, and the governments of established democracies to adopt policies that advance human rights and democracy around the world. At the same time, Freedom House provides support to individuals working in the world's young democracies to overcome debilitating legacies of tyranny, dictatorship and political repression; as well as to activists working in repressive societies to bring about greater freedom and openness. Freedom House translates the intangible values of freedom into a strong tangible impact by combining analysis, advocacy and action.
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Gerardo Berthin
Vice President of International Programs at Freedom House
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Felix Maradiaga
Political Strategist, Academic, and Human Rights Advocate | Trustee at Freedom House | Recipient of the 2023 Magnitsky Human Rights Award
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Antonella Napolitano
Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst (Tech and Human Rights) | Strategy & Impact Advisor for Independent Newsrooms
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Nicole Bibbins Sedaca
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Indigenous community leader and Nicaraguan congresswoman Nancy Henríquez was arrested last year and unjustly sentenced to eight years in prison by the Ortega-Murillo regime. Join Está Pasando de Nuevo in calling for her immediate release! More: https://lnkd.in/gZPXup4u
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We are profoundly grateful for the generosity of our donors, the courage of the frontline activists that those donations help support, and each and every person around the world keeping the struggle for democracy top of mind. For those looking to help expand and defend freedom this giving season, please consider Freedom House: https://lnkd.in/giKxbTUp
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🇿🇲 Zambia is rated Partly Free by #FreedomOnTheNet 2024 with a score of 62/100. The country’s internet freedom score increased by three points during the coverage period, substantiating this year’s largest score improvement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6967Sg7
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Today's Spotlight🔆on Freedom: 🖋️ Belarusian Media Defies Borders 🇪🇨 Election Watch: Ecuador 🗓️ Fight for Democracy this Giving Tuesday More: bit.ly/FH-27 Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/dpBr643W
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Congratulations to FH’s Gerardo Berthin, the recipient of this year’s Onero Institute Bridge Award! We are thrilled to see his unyielding commitment to the cause of freedom recognized and celebrated. Thank you, Gerardo, for all you do for Freedom House and democracy’s allies around the world.
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🇿🇦 South Africa is rated Free by #FreedomOnTheNet 2024 with a score of 74/100—the highest in Africa. Internet freedom improved slightly, though false and misleading information spiked around the country’s 2024 elections. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gesNQn-U
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Our Latin America and Caribbean team is seeking a Senior Security Specialist. The position will focus on developing a comprehensive strategy for security and risk assessment to ensure the safety of our partners in the region. More information: https://lnkd.in/gv75fSvw
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🌍 What’s the state of internet freedom in Africa? Though internet access and connectivity improved across the region, people continued to confront intimidation and violence in retaliation for their online expression. More from #FreedomOnTheNet 2024: https://lnkd.in/g_7HAnh2
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