The foremost NGO in the protection of human rights worldwide. Issues analysis, glossary, briefings, reports, newsletter, links. Provides objective publications, programs, and forums, to increase community-level awareness of international matters that shape the U.S.'s future, and to promote citizen involvement in those issues. Information on the Great Decisions program, online discussion forum, readings and resources, reference maps. Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting democracy around the world.
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