Marking Two Solemn Anniversaries in Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom
NED commemorates two anniversaries highlighting the brutality of Cuba’s dictatorship and the courage of those advancing freedom and democratic reform.
National Endowment for Democracy Statement on the Global Disinformation...
NED addresses claims that it has supported censorship of Americans or targeted U.S. media outlets.
NED Congratulates Kylym Shamy on Raoul Wallenberg Prize Recognition
NED congratulates Aziza Abdirasulova on receiving the 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Prize for her decades-long defense of human rights in Central Asia.
Congressional Testimony: Amb. Sam Brownback on Defending Religious Freedom
NED Board Member Ambassador Sam Brownback testified before one of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees on religious freedom as one of the United States' most powerful strategic assets.
NED Receives Clean Audit for FY2025
Auditors report no findings and designate NED as a low-risk auditee.
NED Welcomes Ambassador Sam Brownback and Carrie Filipetti to its Board...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 23, 2026. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is proud to announce that the Honorable Sam Brownback and Carrie Filipetti have been elected to its Board of Directors. Both...
Eddy Acevedo Joins National Endowment for Democracy as Vice President for...
Eddy Acevedo Joins National Endowment for Democracy as Vice President for Policy and Government Relations.
Standing With Those Who Choose Freedom
Looking ahead to 2026, NED President and CEO Damon Wilson reflects on the resilience of democracy advocates worldwide and how NED is adapting to stand with those who continue to choose freedom under pressure.
NED Welcomes New Wave of Political Prisoner Releases in Belarus
NED welcomes the release of more than 120 prisoners from Belarusian regime custody, including leading human rights and political figures, following U.S. diplomatic efforts led by Special Envoy John Coale.
Impact Report: Venezuela: Supporting Citizens’ Democratic Rights Amid...
NED’s Venezuela portfolio focuses on strengthening the civic infrastructure that allows citizens to defend their rights, hold officials accountable, and participate safely in public life.
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