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Venezuela: SAR and partners file submission to the UN Periodic Review

In July 2026, SAR—in collaboration with the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA), Aula Abierta, and the Human Rights Clinic of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre, University of Ottawa—submitted a report on Venezuela to the United

Thailand: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

In April 2026, SAR submitted a report on Thailand to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, written in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom and the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism at

United States: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

In April 2026, SAR submitted a report on the United States to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report focuses on findings from the 2026 Academic Freedom Index, federal and state encroachments on university autonomy, and rising reports

Hungary: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

In April 2026, SAR submitted a report on Hungary to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, written in collaboration with the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University, focuses on the multi-year process of governance capture, legal centralization,

Singapore: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On October 13, 2025, SAR submitted a report on Singapore to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, prepared in collaboration with members of a seminar held at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), focuses on how academic freedom levels

United States: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On April 7, 2025, SAR submitted a report on the United States to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, written in collaboration with the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), focuses on findings from the 2025 Academic Freedom Index

Belarus: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On April 7, 2025, SAR submitted a report on Belarus to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, written in collaboration with the legal clinic of the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University, focuses on the escalating repression

Egypt: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On July 17, 2024, SAR submitted a report on Egypt to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, prepared in collaboration with the legal clinic of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism at McGill University, Canada,

Ethiopia: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On April 8, 2024, SAR submitted a report on Ethiopia to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, prepared in collaboration with the Academic Freedom Legal Clinic of the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University, focuses on the

Afghanistan: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On October 10th, 2023, SAR filed a submission on Afghanistan to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The submission, which was drafted by the Academic Freedom Advocacy Clinic at the University of Turino, analyzes the period leading up to,

China: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On July 18, 2023, SAR submitted a report on China to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, prepared with assistance from the Academic Freedom Legal Clinic of the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University, focuses on China’s

Russia: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On April 5, 2023, SAR submitted a report on Russia to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, prepared with assistance from McGill University’s Academic Freedom Advocacy Clinic, focuses on Russia’s compliance with its obligations under international law

Israel: SAR files submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

On October 11, 2022, SAR submitted a report on Israel to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The report, which was prepared with assistance from the University of Turino’s Strategic Litigation International Legal Human Rights Clinic, focuses on attacks

Repression of Anti-CAA Protesters and Kashmiri Community Mar Academic Freedom Conditions in India

Crackdowns on scholars and students protesting national human rights abuses and heightened concerns for the Kashmiri higher education community figured prominently in a submission to the UN's Universal Periodic Review

Repression of Indonesia’s Higher Education Community Threatens Future Progress

A pattern of repression targeting outspoken scholars and students threatens academic freedom and the development of Indonesian higher education, according to the Indonesian Caucus for Academic Freedom and Scholars at Risk.

Violent Repression and Government Overreach Fuel Global Decline in Academic Freedom, Free to Think 2026 Report Finds

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026—Violent state repression and government interference in university autonomy lead the global decline in academic freedom, according to Scholars at Risk’s (SAR) new Free to Think 2026 report. Documenting 382 attacks on higher education communities in

Introducing Scholars at Risk

Scholars at Risk is an international network of institutions and individuals whose mission it is to protect scholars and promote academic freedom. Learn more about SAR’s mission and the courageous scholars we are honored to assist in the below video

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