Freedom House

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Washington D.C., United States

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
No affiliation
Year founded
1941
Age (years)
Freedom House
84 
United States average
 42
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Freedom House
 36
United States average
 44
Global average
 78
2021
Freedom House
 29
2017
Freedom House
 31
% Female staff
2024
Freedom House
 61%
United States average
 55%
Global average
 58%
2021
Freedom House
 55%
% Female researchers
2024
Freedom House
 65%
United States average
 55%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Financials
2020
Freedom House
 $50,485,919
United States average
 $39,641,131
Global average
 $216,603,722
2015
Freedom House
 $30,976,086

Social

Likes (2023)
Freedom House
 131,109
United States average
 66,194
Global average
 26,980
Likes (2022)
Freedom House
 128,791
Likes (2021)
Freedom House
 127,771
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
 122,600
United States average
 51,742
Global average
 21,221
Followers (2022)
Freedom House
 799
Followers (2021)
Freedom House
 746
Subscribers (2024)
Freedom House
 4,070
United States average
 23,372
Global average
 7,742
Subscribers (2023)
Freedom House
 3,760
Subscribers (2022)
Freedom House
 0
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
 2,565
United States average
 25,276
Global average
 12,329
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
 46,000
United States average
 23,950
Global average
 14,562
Followers (2023)
Freedom House
 37,403
Followers (2022)
Freedom House
 29,857

Data notes

Last updated: 06/05/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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