China Digital Times: 2025 Democracy Award Honoree
NED honors China Digital Times for its unwavering commitment to chronicling the Chinese people’s struggle for freedom.
Campaign for Uyghurs: 2025 Democracy Award Honoree
NED honors Campaign for Uyghurs for its tireless advocacy on behalf of Uyghurs and other Muslim communities persecuted for their faith and identity under Chinese Communist Party rule.
Pastor Wang Yi: 2025 Democracy Service Medal Honoree
NED Presented the 2025 Democracy Service Medal to Pastor Wang Yi. The award was accepted by Cao Yaxue, of China Change.
The 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima: 2025 Democracy Service Medal...
NED Presented the 2025 Democracy Service Medal to The 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. The award was accepted by Zeekyab Rinpoche, Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
NED Welcomes Congressman John Moolenaar to Its Board of Directors
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce that Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02), who serves as the chairman of the House Select Committee on China, has joined its Board of Directors...
Damon Wilson on Voices of Conscience in China
In keynote remarks at the Victims of Communism China Forum, Damon Wilson highlights how courage from within China continues to challenge the Chinese Communist Party’s control and inspire hope for freedom.
Joint Statement on the International Day of Political Prisoners
NED joins more than two dozen organizations in issuing a joint statement on the International Day of Political Prisoners, calling for the release of those unjustly detained for exercising their fundamental...
NED Congratulates Board Member Roxanne Brown on Her Election as President...
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) congratulates Board Member Roxanne Brown on her election as President of the United Steelworkers (USW).
NED Congratulates María Corina Machado on Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
María Corina Machado receives the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work in promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her efforts to achieve a just and peaceful transition from authoritarianism.
Damon Wilson on Faith Under Siege at the IRI Religious Freedom Conference
At IRI’s 2025 Religious Freedom Conference, NED President and CEO Damon Wilson warned of the CCP’s escalating repression of religious communities and called on democracies to stand in solidarity with those...
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