Democracy in Retreat as Authoritarianism Goes Global
The Washington Post editorial board discussed the findings of Authoritarianism Goes Global, a new Journal of Democracy book edited by Larry Diamond, Marc F. Plattner, and Christopher Walker.
Legal Restrictions on Thought & Expression in Pakistan,...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In a number of countries, counter-terrorism, blasphemy, sedition and similar laws are increasingly used to restrict free inquiry and expression, resulting in a shrinking academic and societal space for dialogue.
International Women’s Day: Empowering Women to Counter...
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The event will highlight the work of brave women activists who have stood up for human rights in the face of growing violence in their regions, and will feature a discussion on how their efforts can be strengthened.
Human Rights Abuses in Putin’s Russia
Read the remarks given by NED President Carl Gershman to The Senate Human Rights Caucus on March 2, 2016.
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