Events
Freedom House convenes events in Washington DC and internationally to inspire global engagement and garner support for democracy promotion. Whether through small, focused events or larger public gatherings, our events offer a platform to activists, policy experts, academics, and civil society leaders interested in fostering informed debate about the challenges facing democracy today.
To register for Freedom House events, please see our Eventbrite page.
US Democracy Event: Securing Elections
September 30, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
America’s voting infrastructure has suffered everything from cyber attacks to political interference in recent years. To what extent is the U.S. prepared for the next round of challenges, and what can be done to shore up election security and integrity for many years to come? Register now for the next episode of our forward-thinking discussion series with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the George W. Bush Institute, and Issue One. Take a look at past episodes here.
Signature Event Series: Mark Palmer Forum
One of Freedom House's signature annual events includes the Mark Palmer Forum for Advancing Democracy. The Mark Palmer Forum for the Advancement of Democracy honors the legacy of Ambassador Mark Palmer, long-time Freedom House trustee and vice chairman.
Past Events
Reimagining American Democracy
Watch past episodes of Reimagining American Democracy below and learn more about future episodes here.
- Episode 1: Democracy in America
- Episode 2: The Vote
- Episode 3: Disinformation & Democracy
Denver Democracy Forum 2021
Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz joined former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the Korbel School’s Denver Democracy Summit for a joint session on ‘The State of Democracy Around the World' on February 25, 2021.
2020 Annual Awards
Freedom House held its 2020 Annual Awards via a virtual event on September 16, 2020. The event recognized outstanding leaders who have championed freedom and democracy around the world. Watch the full program HERE.
Freedom House will have more upcoming event listings coming soon.
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