Protecting Human Rights
Freedom Now protects individuals and communities from government repression and defends human rights through direct legal support, targeted high-leverage advocacy, and capacity-building analysis and assistance.
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Shadow Report: The Human Rights Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
This report is a supplemental response to the State Department Human Rights Report on Afghanistan, intended to provide a more complete picture of the human rights situation in the country, focusing on women’s and girls’ rights.
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Joint Letter: Urgent Call to Free Frenchie Mae Cumpio
Freedom Now and more than 90 media groups and international human rights organizations call on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “right the wrong” and release jailed journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, as she marks six years behind bars.
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Joint Statement on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer
In recognition of endangered lawyers around the world, we, the undersigned, express our deep alarm at the growing repression of lawyers worldwide for the legitimate exercise of their professional duties.
Philippines: Freedom Now Condemns Cumpio and Domequil Conviction
Freedom Now strongly condemns the conviction of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and human rights defender Marielle Domequil who were sentenced to 12-18 years in prison on charges of financing terrorism.
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