Freedom House highlights the rising danger of transnational repression in the UK, calling for immediate and stronger measures to protect activists working abroad. The report stresses the urgent need for increased awareness and bold government action to uphold human rights and defend free expression across the globe
A survivor of Nazi-occupied France shares a powerful reflection on the chilling parallels between past persecutions and today’s immigration policies, urging us to ask: who will rise to defend vulnerable migrants enduring harsh treatment under the Trump administration?
In Spain, the Sánchez family’s legal battles have ignited a firestorm of controversy, shining a spotlight on the troubling phenomenon of ‘lawfare’—the strategic use of legal mechanisms to target political opponents. Detractors warn that these cases pose a serious risk to the very foundations of our justice system and democracy.
In a powerful and heart-wrenching statement about the grim realities of dissent in Russia, a journalist who sought refuge in France declared, “Russian prison is worse than death.” This chilling reminder highlights the extreme dangers that confront those brave enough to oppose the regime.
A courageous Russian reporter, who was staring down the barrel of potential jail time for her fearless investigative work, reveals that Reporters Without Borders (RSF) played a crucial role in her daring escape to France. Her journey underscores the alarming and persistent threats to press freedom in Russia amidst a backdrop of political repression
