Freedom House has a long history of supporting democracy with global outreach and has recently added attention to the need to strengthen democracy in the United States. The organization does research, advocacy and takes on projects for the U.S government and other agencies. The leadership changed four in 2016 and has been reinvigorated with renewed purpose and energy. The senior leadership and staff are dedicated and effective.
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- EIN 13-1656647
- (202) 296-5101
- 1301 Connecticut Ave, NW Fl 6 Washington DC 20036 USA
- http://www.freedomhouse.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: International, International Human Rights
Mission: Freedom House, an independent nongovernmental organization, supports the expansion of freedom in the world. Freedom is possible only in democratic political systems in which the 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.
Freedom ultimately depends on the actions of committed and courageous men and women. We support nonviolent civic initiatives in societies where freedom is denied or under threat and we stand in opposition to ideas and forces that challenge the right of all people to be free. Freedom House functions as a catalyst for freedom, democracy and the rule of law through its analysis, advocacy and action.
Target demographics: support the expansion of freedom around the world
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 460 human rights defenders and civil society organizations
Geographic areas served: locations around the world
Programs: our emergency assistance support. Defending and advocating for human rights on the ground in many parts of the world is dangerous. We provide emergency assistance for medical expenses, legal representation, security, and other types of urgently needed support to threatened human rights defenders around the world. Since 2010, we have helped over 700 human rights defenders.