Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world. We analyze the challenges to freedom, advocate for greater political rights and civil liberties, and support frontline activists to defend human rights and promote democratic change. Founded in 1941, Freedom House was the first American organization to champion the advancement of freedom globally. We recognize that freedom is possible only in democratic political environments where governments are accountable to their own people; the rule of law prevails; and freedoms of expression, association, and belief, as well as respect for the rights of minorities and women, are guaranteed. More than 2.5 billion people live in countries that Freedom House designates “Not Free,” more than a third of the globe’s population.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://freedomhouse.org/
- Address:
- 1850 M Street NW, Floor 11 Washington D.C. 20036
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Sub-saharan Africa | Asia-Pacific | Eurasia | Europe | Middle East and North Africa | Americas
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
1941
Age (years)
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Founded by
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Leadership
Leader(s) (2021): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2019): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2019): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2021
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2017
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% Female staff
2021
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2020
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Social
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Data notes
Last updated: 08/06/2021
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think tank list
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think tank list
Have we got something wrong? Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.