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    Journalism Under Siege

    Journalists and free-speech advocates share their views on the importance of press freedom and the challenges facing journalists worldwide.

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    Alternatives to Violence

    Around the world, people are finding ways to offer alternatives to violence, direct youth away from gangs and crime, and create new paths to social change.

  • Dissent

    Dissent is an essential element of democracy. Find out how free speech acts as a catalyst for change and reform.

  • Declaration of Human Rights

    This seminal document helped define human rights, but the future of those rights relies on the efforts of governments, nongovernmental organization and individuals the world over.

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    Democracy Video Challenge

    We invited the world to complete the phrase "Democracy is ..." and the world responded. View the wide range of responses we've received and learn how you can help select the best submissions.

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    By the People

    Democracy is not just about documents or governments. Join the discussion about the everyday things people do to contribute to a democratic society.

Did You Know?

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    Only 18 percent of the world's citizens live in countries that have a completely free press.

On the Record

Quote BeginningA free media is essential to democracy and it fosters transparency and accountability, both of which are prerequisites for sustained economic development.End Quote

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, May 1

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