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
Year founded
1941
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Annie Wilcox Boyajian, Gerardo Berthin
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2024): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Michael J. Abramowitz
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
Freedom House
32
United States average
47
Global average
88
2024
Freedom House
36
2021
Freedom House
29
% Female staff
2025
Freedom House
50%
United States average
51%
Global average
50%
2024
Freedom House
61%
2021
Freedom House
55%
Age (years)
Freedom House
85
United States average
43
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
Freedom House
46%
United States average
49%
Global average
47%
2024
Freedom House
65%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Freedom House
8
United States average
61
Global average
57
Financials
2020
Freedom House
$50,485,919
United States average
$39,652,103
Global average
$216,603,722
2015
Freedom House
$30,976,086

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Freedom House
131,109
United States average
65,418
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
Freedom House
128,791
Likes (2021)
Freedom House
127,771
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Freedom House
122,300
United States average
50,844
Global average
19,888
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
122,600
Followers (2022)
Freedom House
799
Subscribers (2025)
Freedom House
4,390
United States average
19,270
Global average
7,436
Subscribers (2024)
Freedom House
4,070
Subscribers (2023)
Freedom House
3,760
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Freedom House
3,868
United States average
73,649
Global average
18,586
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
2,565
Followers (2025)
Freedom House
53,000
United States average
24,325
Global average
15,926
Followers (2024)
Freedom House
46,000
Followers (2023)
Freedom House
37,403

Data notes

Last updated: 19/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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