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Roundtable Discussion: Nations in Transit 2012

Jun 6 2012 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

The Legatum Institute and Freedom House will host an event in London on June 6 to discuss the findings of Nations in Transit 2012.

Making the Case: Beatrice Mtetwa and the Rule of Law

May 14 2012 - 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Please join Freedom House as we host a preview of the documentary-in-progress and discussion of Making the Case, Beatrice Mtetwa and the Rule of Law, a film that seeks to highlight the importance of the rule of law in Zimbabwe by focusing on renowned attorney Beatrice Mtetwa. Through interviews with Mtetwa and some of her defendants, Making the Case tells the story of what happens when rulers place themselves above the law and why defense of the rule of law is a crucial step in the building of a civil society. The film gives voice to those who have been victims of the regime and provides an insider's view on what it takes to fight back against the brutal and corrupt government.

Presentación del Informe "Libertad de Prensa 2012" de Freedom House

May 3 2012 - 11:00am to 2:30pm

Freedom House’s office in Mexico, in conjunction with the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights of the United Nations, the Asociación de Académicos Daniel Cosío Villegas and the Mexican Ministry of Interior, will host an event to launch Freedom House’s 2012 Press Freedom survey. The event, which will take place in Colegio de Mexico on World Press Freedom Day,  May 3, will also serve as an opportunity for key opinion and decision-makers in Mexico to discuss the challenges facing freedom of expression in their country.

Freedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East

May 3 2012 - 9:30am to 11:00am

Freedom House hosted a panel to discuss the findings of its 2012 press freedom survey at the National Press Club on May 3. See event photos on Facebook.

Release of "Freedom of the Press 2012" Findings

May 1 2012 - 9:30am

Freedom House will release the findings of Freedom of the Press 2012, its annual press freedom survey, at a press conference held May 1 in front of the World Press Freedom map at the Newseum.

European launch of the 2012 Freedom in the World report

Apr 25 2012 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

Edward McMillan-Scott (EP Vice President, ALDE);  Ana Gomes (S&D);  Eduard Kukan (EPP) and Judith Sargentini(Greens) invite you to the  European launch of the  2012 Freedom in the World report.

Empowering Civil Society after the Arab Spring

Apr 20 2012 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Join Freedom House Directors from Egypt and Tunisia on April 20 as they share updates on the socio-political situations in their countries and discuss NGO operations in the current environment. RSVP here.

Strength in Numbers: Human Rights Defenders Networks and Increased Restrictions on Civil Society

Apr 19 2012 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Please join Freedom House on April 19 at 5:00pm to meet with courageous leaders, representing over 15 human rights defenders networks from around the globe.

An Evening with Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Apr 4 2012 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

On April 4, come meet the amazing, motivational women of WOZA Zimbabwe, who empowered 80,000 Zimbabweans to stand for their human and civil rights in the face of constant intimidation.

 

Empowering Cambodian Civil Society: The Role of the UN Special Rapporteur

Apr 4 2012 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

A discussion with Professor Surya P. Subedi, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

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