Our Issues
Freedom House works to defend human rights and promote democratic change, with a focus on political rights and civil liberties. We act as a catalyst for freedom through a combination of analysis, advocacy, and action. Our analysis, focused on three central issues, is underpinned by our international program work. Browse our work and analysis by issue below.
Our Issues
Featured Programs
Free Them All: The Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners
This Freedom House initiative challenges the unjust imprisonment of human rights defenders, journalists, and prodemocracy activists around the world.
Emergency Assistance Programs
Around the world, journalists, human rights defenders and civil society activists and organizations come under threat because they stand up for their fellow citizens.
Programs Archive
Freedom House is on the front lines in promoting freedom and democracy in some of the most repressive societies around the world.
