Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2013 Report released… and democracy’s progress?
International Democracy articles
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Protesters Seeking Immediate Pakistan Early Elections
Government has shown that immediate Pakistan early elections needed as protesters call for vote
India Protests Over Women’s Rights Continue to Erupt
New Delhi India protests over women’s rights make government focus on human rights abuses: India government showing signs of resistance to change for women
Dictatorship Suspected in Laos Activist’s Disappearance
Dictatorship in unstable Laos in new crackdown including Laos activist’s disappearance: Laos dictatorship remains dependent on China dictatorship, Russia
Women of Egypt Continue to Struggle After Arab Spring
Egypt liberals have fought for women’s rights yet little tangible progress is being made: Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen governments in flux but is especially Egypt eyed as women of Egypt continue to struggle
VIDEO: Freedom in the World 2013 Report Released
Freedom in World report from charity Freedom House is true map of modern world
Arrest Warrant for Pakistan PM as Protests Flare
Pakistan PM fights calls for resignation as corruption protest movement gains momentum
Wall Street Journal’s Economic Freedom Index Released
Economic freedom highly important but impact on democratic, other freedoms unclear: Economic Freedom Index released is different from other tests of freedom
Internet Genius Suicide Shines New Light on Information Freedom
Internet genius created crucial Internet “RSS” system at 13, inventor fought for internet freedom
Nike Accused of Paying Indonesia Workers Under Minimum Wage
Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal