Freedom House | Expanding and Defending Freedom Worldwide
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Freedom House is a democracy and human rights watchdog organization. Its work on internet freedom, transnational repression, and authoritarian use of technology is relevant to AI governance and the risks of AI-enabled surveillance and censorship.
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Freedom House is a nonprofit organization that monitors and advocates for political freedom, democracy, and human rights globally. It publishes annual reports like 'Freedom in the World' tracking democratic decline, and conducts research on internet freedom, transnational repression, and anti-censorship tools. Its work intersects with AI safety concerns around authoritarian use of technology and digital repression.
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- •Global freedom has declined for the 20th consecutive year as of 2025, per Freedom House's annual report.
- •Research covers internet freedom, anti-censorship tools, end-to-end encryption, and government control of technology.
- •Tracks transnational repression, including how authoritarian regimes silence diaspora communities abroad.
- •Advocates for political prisoners and human rights defenders through programs like the Fred Hiatt Program.
- •Policy recommendations focus on democratic coordination, international democracy assistance, and youth engagement.
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Expanding and Defending Freedom Around the World
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Bernardo Arevalo supporters cheer after their presidential victory in Guatemala. (Photo by Camilo Freedman/Sipa USA/Alamy Live News)
Perspectives
Q&A: Persecuted for Her Work in Turkey, Journalist Sofya Alagaş Won’t Be Silenced
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Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people.
Freedom House Appoints Jamie Fly as Chief Executive Officer
Freedom House announced the appointment of Jamie Fly as its Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected and experienced leader in the fields of democracy support, media freedom, technology, and national security, Fly will guide Freedom House through a pivotal period of renewal and strategic growth.
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Explore Freedom in the World 2026
Read the Report
Global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025. But even in this especially challenging moment, there are reasons for optimism.
Policy Recommendations
Policymakers, practitioners, and partners must come together to strengthen democratic coordination and collective action in a contested global order, reimagine international democracy assistance, and prioritize engagement with younger generations.
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Explore the interactive Freedom in the World 2026 map where you can see country scores, Freedom Status, and trends.
Tracking Freedom Around the World
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Latest Research
More Action Needed to Ensure Safety: Combating Transnational Repression in Australia
The Australian government has shown awareness of transnational repression and conducted outreach to diaspora communities, but the country’s legislative and sanctions framework are in need of reform to bolster the response.
Tunnel Vision: Anti-censorship Tools, End-to-End Encryption and the Fight for a Free and Open Internet
Governments around the world are increasingly exertin
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