Freedom in the World (paid event)

Freedom in the World
For more than 50 years, Freedom House has tracked political rights and civil liberties around the globe through its annual Freedom in the World report. What does that research tell us about the state of freedom today, and where things may be headed in the future?

Join us for a conversation with Cathryn Grothe, Senior Research Analyst at Freedom House and co-author of Freedom in the World. She will be drawing on the report’s assessment of 208 countries and territories, and will explore trends shaping democracy and freedom around the world, from elections and political participation to freedom of expression, the rule of law, and individual rights.

The conversation will also look at how conflict, political instability, technology, and other forces are shaping these trends and what they mean for the future of freedom worldwide.

Program: 6 - 7:15 pm

Location: Johnson County Community College

Speaker: Cathryn Grothe is a Senior Research Analyst at Freedom House. She is the research manager and co-author of Freedom House’s flagship report, Freedom in the World, which is an annual survey of political rights and civil liberties in 208 countries and territories. Cathryn’s research focuses on the intersection of democracy, technology, and human rights and her analysis has been published and cited in various regional and international outlets including Al-Jazeera, The Washington Post, Politico, and Just Security. Prior to joining Freedom House, Cathryn worked with Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian civil society organizations on gender equality advocacy in humanitarian and refugee settings. Cathryn holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in political science and public health from New York University.

Registration site: https://www.irckc.org/what-we-do/irc-events-calendar/#id=10863&cid=1742&wid=2201

IRC Members: $10
IRC Non-Members: $20
Students: Free (must register with educational email)