Togo’s proposed constitutional overhaul is a clear ploy by President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family’s 57-year-long autocratic rule.

Gnassingbe’s attempt to alter the constitution perpetuates a worrying trend where antidemocratic leaders manipulate reform processes to…

Ultimately, it will be Iranian nationalism that defeats the anti-Iranian Islamic Republic.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) are tasked with protecting the Islamic Revolution, not the Iranian people. That’s why “Iran” isn’t in their name. They have no regard for innocent lives at home or abroad, as long as they safeguard their Islamist ideology & hold onto power.

April 15 marks 1 year of the Sudan war, which has created a dire humanitarian crisis – 25 million people need aid and millions have been forced to flee their homes. We need to pass a supplemental package to get life-saving aid to Sudan now.

The Dalai Lama’s sister, Jetsun Pema, played an historic role in educating Tibetan children in exile to preserve their language, culture and identity. What an honor to meet her in Washington. Thank you to International Campaign for Tibet for hosting the screening of #Amala . A must watch!

The military junta is losing:

Grassroots organizations, comprised of brave women, youth and marginalized communities, are leading efforts to restore freedom, peace and justice in Sudan.  Sudan’s civilians must be the ones to define Sudan’s path going forward and lead a transition to democracy.

Darfur Network for Human Rights wishes everyone Eid Mubarak 🌙, but let's not forget the millions of Sudanese celebrating amidst war 🕊️, far from home and family. Let's unite to make this Eid brighter for all ✨. #EidMubarak #Sudan #Darfur #LetstalkaboutSudan #keepaneyeonSudan 🇸🇩

States must create and maintain an environment in which civil society can freely seek and receive funding.

UNSR UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Association's #guidelines provide key actions & recommendations for States to protect & promote civil society’s right to funding: bit.ly/46ByNdE

NED congratulates Roya Boroumand, co-founder and executive director of NED partner Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, who was recognized with the ASIL Goler T. Butcher medal for promoting human rights in Iran. ned.org/ned-partner-re…

25/ President of NEDemocracy, Damon M. Wilson: 'Vladimir Kara-Murza Vladimir Kara-Murza could not be silenced. He has a powerful voice. Even from behind bars, we hear his voice today.'

Thanks to Senator Ben Cardin for hosting an event today which brought attention to Vladimir Kara-Murza and all the other political prisoners who are being held in  #Putin 's prisons. We are all aware of the dangers to their lives and we must do everything we can to bring them home.

Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years in prison for criticizing the Putin regime and the Russian war in Ukraine. Join us in calling for the release of Kara-Murza and other political prisoners held by the Kremlin for supporting a free and democratic Russia. #FreeKaraMurza

Democracy is more resilient than many people realize, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t worrying signs on the horizon.
Read our new #onlineexclusive from
Freedom House Yana Gorokhovskaia here:
journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusi…

We so admire Georgians’ desire for freedom and to determine their own destiny.

Tomorrow at 10 am: Please join NED and our partners to mark the 2-year anniversary of the Kremlin’s unjust jailing of Russian prisoner of conscience Vladimir Kara-Murza. This event will be hosted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and live streamed.
ned.org/events/from-be…

Tomorrow -- event at the Senate at 10 a.m. EDT for KARA-MURZA's FREEDOM.

Last chance to get in-person tickets or sign up for the live-stream at this link: mccaininstitute.org/resources/even…

Confirmed speakers:

Senator Ben Cardin (Senator Ben Cardin) (D-Md.) – Chair, Senate Foreign Relations…