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Freedom House Democracy Defenders

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Democracy is in retreat all over the world. More than one third of the world’s population lives under dictatorships, and political rights and civil liberties have declined every year since 2006. Authoritarian regimes continue their crackdown on dissent, stifling political opposition, civil society, and independent media, and committing brazen acts of aggression against their own citizens. And the world’s democracies find their own democratic norms and values under threat.

The Freedom House Democracy Defenders is a team of visionaries who commit themselves to advancing freedom and democracy. By donating $1,000 or more, you stand alongside other dedicated Freedom House contributors that are committed to shining a light on the threats to freedom and democracy and supporting frontline activists.

All Democracy Defenders will see the impact of your donations through updates about the fight for democracy and invitations to exclusive briefings on Freedom House’s flagship reports and current events.

 

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$100,000+ Donors

Eileen & John Donahoe  
Heather and Robert Keane Family Foundation
William & Sheila Konar Foundation 
Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence
Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Collin & Joanna Roche 
4 Democracy Defenders wish to remain anonymous

$50,000+ Donors

David L. Fogel 
Nilita & Vivek Paul

Nonie & Andrew Prozes 
Susan and Tom Staudt 
Bob Tuttle
Norman & Karen Willox

5 Democracy Defenders wish to remain anonymous

$25,000+ Donors

The Davis Family Fund
Mathea Falco
David Marchick and Pamela Kurland
Faith & Richard Morningstar 

Ambassador Azita Raji (ret.) 
Anne & Marcus Wedner
David W. Willkie 

3 Democracy Defenders wish to remain anonymous

$10,000+  Donors

Dr. Carol & Ambassador Kenneth Adelman 
Goli Ameri  
Bette Bao Lord and Ambassador Winston Lord  
David E. Birenbaum 
Charles Davidson 
Maureen and Robert Decherd 
Irfan Kathwari Foundation

Thomas Kahn & Susana Sanchez 
Sushma Palmer in Honor of late Ambassador Mark Palmer
William H. Taft, IV
Diana Villiers Negroponte

Wendell L. Willkie II
11 Democracy Defenders wish to remain anonymous

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