Expanding Freedom and Democracy
Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people.
Mapping Freedom House's Impact in 2023
In 2023, Freedom House assisted more than 15,000 human rights activists, organizations, journalists, children and youth, and others at-risk more than 90 countries. Here's how we worked to expand and defend freedom across the world over the past year.
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REPORT LAUNCH: Freedom in the World 2024
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Tracking Democracy and Freedom Around the World
Explore Freedom on the Net 2023
Read the Report
Advances in artificial intelligence are increasing the scale, speed, and efficiency of digital repression. The 2023 edition of Freedom on the Net is now live.
Policy Recommendations
Learn how policymakers, regulators, and tech companies can protect internet freedom.
Test Your Knowledge!
Test your knowledge of some of the key findings from our 2023 report by taking our quiz.
Our Issues
Free Them All: The Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners
Freedom House is proud to announce the launch of Free Them All: The Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners. The initiative is named in honor of pathbreaking American journalist and former Washington Post editorial page editor Fred Hiatt, and seeks to challenge the unjust imprisonment of human rights defenders, journalists, and prodemocracy activists around the world.