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Freedom House is engaged in the process of democratic change in parts of the world where freedom is under duress or is yet to be consolidated: Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, the former Soviet Union, and the Balkans. Working directly with democratic reformers on the front lines in their own countries, Freedom House acts as a catalyst for freedom by strengthening civil society, promoting open government, defending human rights, and facilitating the free flow of information and ideas. |
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Program NewsFighting for change in ZimbabweAug 26, 2010 —
Freedom House recently sponsored the visit of Beatrice Mtetwa, a renowned lawyer from Zimbabwe and recipient of the 2010 International Human Rights Award. Ms. Mtetwa stressed the need to empower Zimbabwean civil society, ensuring that it has the capacity and strategic foresight to effectively agitate for change within the country. She also cited the need to reform the judiciary and equip lawyers with the necessary skills to uphold the rule of law in a country where basic rights are often violated with impunity. Preventing Human Trafficking in GuatemalaAug 16, 2010 —
On August 6, 2010, the anti-TIP (Trafficking In Persons) network, which Freedom House assisted in creating as part of its “Actions to Combat Human Trafficking in Guatemala” project, held a press conference with representatives from all 18 member organizations to urge the national government to fully employ the existing legal framework for prosecution of trafficking crimes and protection of victims by providing adequate funding and resources to the Ministry of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking (SVET). Prior to the press conference, the network met with the Vice President of Guatemala and his advisors to formulate a joint agenda including biweekly meetings and measures to strengthen the SVET. Strengthening Accountable Governance in AfricaAug 9, 2010 — 
On July 20-29, Freedom House facilitated a workshop on accountable governance as part of its Africa Institute for Governing with Integrity initiative. Held outside Johannesburg, South Africa, the workshop convened 15 impressive young leaders from throughout Southern Africa, and sought to equip them with the vital skills necessary to lead positive change in both their places of employment and in their communities. The overall goal of the Institute—now in its second phase—is to build a sustainable network of dedicated leaders throughout the African continent who support each other in promoting principles of democratic governance in their home countries and the surrounding region.
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