With this lawsuit, NED seeks to restore its ability to support democracy worldwide and continue its role as a pillar of American leadership in advancing freedom.
Since 1991, NED has stood with Iran’s pro-democracy movement—documenting abuses, amplifying voices, and strengthening civil society.
NED’s grants empower local changemakers across Mainland China, Tibet, Hong Kong, and the Uyghur region, while also addressing the CCP’s global reach.
Writing in The National Review, NED Board Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL-6) highlights how authoritarian regimes are celebrating NED’s funding disruption.