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Freedom House 2026 Annual Awards & 85th Anniversary

Date

May 20, 2026

Location

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC

Freedom House is pleased to announce that the 2026 Freedom House Annual Awards will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary this year, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone and honoring outstanding leaders who have demonstrated an enduring commitment to advancing freedom and democracy.

Information regarding available tickets and opportunities to sponsor the 2026 Freedom House Annual Awards will be released in the coming weeks. For more information please contact [email protected].

Freedom House Needs Your Support

Freedom House’s work was severely impacted by the US freeze on foreign aid earlier this year. Thanks to supporters like you, our efforts to expand and defend freedom continue. We need your support today to help sustain our work in 2026 and beyond. Donate now.