Freedom in the World operates from the assumption that freedom for all people is best achieved in liberal democratic societies.įreedom in the World assesses the real-world rights and freedoms enjoyed by individuals, rather than governments or government performance per se. Freedom in the World is based on the premise that these standards apply to all countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location, ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development. The report’s methodology is derived in large measure from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. The 2023 edition covers developments in 195 countries and 15 territories from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

Emergency Assistance and Thematic Programsįreedom in the World 2023 Methodology Introductionįreedom in the World is an annual global report on political rights and civil liberties, composed of numerical ratings and descriptive texts for each country and a select group of territories.

Afghanistan Human Rights Coordination Mechanism.

Government Accountability & Transparency.

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