Freedom Of Expression
In photos: Protesters around the world demand their rights
See photographs of protests from Venezuela, Iran and Iraq as citizens around the world demand their rights and fundamental freedoms.
Faces of religious persecution: Reverend Barroso [video]
The Reverend Mario Félix Lleonart Barroso was persecuted for his faith while serving his congregation as a Baptist minister in Cuba. This is his story.
When authoritarian governments misuse tech
As Chinese telecom firms plan to introduce 5G technology around the world, what will happen when this tech falls into despotic hands?
Huang Qi: The activist who reported human rights violations
Find out why human rights activist and journalist Huang Qi will spend the next 12 years in a Chinese prison and why the U.S. objects.
U.S. defends South American democracies with ‘realism and restraint’
The United States is seeking to protect free expression of democratic values in the hemisphere through policies that blend "realism and restraint."
Iranian regime’s ghoulish death tax
Iran's regime is billing the families of murdered protesters for their loved ones’ bodies, human rights observers are reporting.
Iranian regime used internet blackout to hide atrocities
The Iranian regime used the nearly weeklong internet blackout to cover the state's violent crackdown on nationwide protests.
In China, you can’t say these words
The Chinese government censors newspapers, television, social media and the internet to control their citizens. Here is a list of words you can't say.
Iran shuts down internet access to hide protests
Despite reports that the Iranian regime has cut internet access to stymie citizen protests, Iranians are still finding ways to post protest images online.