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The National Endowment for Democracy is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.
Our 2024 Annual Report celebrates the resilience of our partners, the impact of strategic investments to democracy’s frontlines, and the enduring power of freedom. Access the report here🔗: ned.org/national-endow…
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"We come together to honor not just a man but a movement, a true legacy of courage that continues to resonate today." - Liliana Ayalde, member of NED's board of directors. #DemocracyServiceMedal
"Oswaldo Payá awakened a nation’s conscience with truth and the strength of his convictions. Honoring him affirms our commitment to stand with the Cuban people—until they are free." - @DamonMacWilson #DemocracyServiceMedal
"Oswaldo’s legacy is clear, unwavering, and urgent. Rights come first. The people are the protagonists. Freedom comes first." - Ofelia Acevedo #DemocracyServiceMedal
"Despite misery, despite repression, despite the forced exile imposed on millions of Cubans, the Cuban people are still demanding their rights." - @RosaMariaPaya #DemocracyServiceMedal
Today, @NEDemocracy will present the 2025 #DemocracyServiceMedal to honor Oswaldo Payá, whose courage inspired a movement for democratic change in Cuba. His legacy lives on through his family and all who continue advocating for a free Cuba.
Today, July 23, @RosaMariaPaya will accept the 2025 #DemocracyServiceMedal on behalf of her late father, Oswaldo Payá—one of Cuba’s most courageous voices for democratic change. She carries forward the legacy of her father, advocating for a free Cuba.
The #DemocracyServiceMedal honors individuals whose courage has advanced freedom & human rights worldwide. Today, @NEDemocracy will posthumously present the award to Oswaldo Payá—an enduring symbol of hope and peaceful democratic resistance in Cuba.
Tomorrow, @NEDemocracy will posthumously award the 2025 #DemocracyServiceMedal to Oswaldo Payá—one of Cuba’s most courageous advocates for peaceful democratic change. His legacy lives on through his family and all who continue advocating for a free Cuba.
Tomorrow, July 22, @NEDemocracy will honor the late Oswaldo Payá—one of Cuba’s most inspiring voices for freedom—with the 2025 #DemocracyServiceMedal. Stay tuned as we commemorate Oswaldo Payá’s extraordinary life and legacy.
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What do PRC-led advances in large language AI models mean? More: 🚫 Censorship 😡 Trolling 👁 Surveillance Join @NEDemocracy on Thursday for our China Salon on the future of PRC AI advances and how they threaten free speech around the world. 7/17, 11 AM: ned.org/events/emergen…
Explore how the PRC is weaponizing AI to censor, surveil, and troll in our upcoming China Salon event on emergent digital repression. This event will examine how the PRC is using AI to tighten control—and what can be done to protect digital freedom.🔗ned.org/events/emergen…
Explore how the PRC is weaponizing AI to censor, surveil, and troll in our upcoming China Salon event on emergent digital repression. This event will examine how the PRC is using AI to tighten control—and what can be done to protect digital freedom.🔗ned.org/events/emergen…
At the #SedonaForum 2025, @IRIglobal’s @DCTwining, @AmbPressman, & @NEDemocracy’s @DamonMacWilson sat down with the @washingtonpost’s @ishaantharoor to discuss how funding pro-democracy work in the U.S. helps keep authoritarianism at bay globally. Watch: youtu.be/2LC_Z4JSfi4?si…
Explore how the PRC is weaponizing AI to censor, surveil, and troll in our upcoming China Salon event on emergent digital repression. This event will examine how the PRC is using AI to tighten control—and what can be done to protect digital freedom.🔗ned.org/events/emergen…
Siarhei Tsikhanouski is FREE! @NEDemocracy welcomes the release of the prominent Belarusian political activist and 13 other political prisoners as part of a U.S.-negotiated agreement. 🔗 More: ned.org/ned-welcomes-t…
In the last year, @NEDemocracy partners broke through censorship, exposed corruption, fostered public engagement, and advanced accountability. Here are 10 examples of how NED grantees led democratic change in their communities🔗: ned.org/game-changing-…
“Freedom is not the sole prerogative of a lucky few, but the inalienable and universal right of all human beings.” — President Reagan, Westminster Address, June 8, 1982. 43 years later, @NEDemocracy continues this legacy—investing in those on the frontlines of freedom worldwide.
NED’s @DamonMacWilson joined @RushanAbbas at her book launch—a powerful account of the Uyghur people’s struggle for freedom & dignity against the CCP’s systemic oppression. Grateful to @RepTomSuozzi, @RepYoungKim & @RepJoeWilson for their leadership in defending Uyghur rights.
