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Freedom House

Freedom House
Organization information
FormationOctober 31, 1941
TypeResearch institute
Think tank
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
United States
Key peopleWilliam H. Taft IV
Chair, Board of Trustees
David J. Kramer
Executive Director
(October 4, 2010 � present)
StaffApproximately 150

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Freedom House is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Washington, D.C. that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights. It publishes an annual report assessing the degree of perceived democratic freedoms in each country, which is used in political science research.

The organization was founded in October 1941, and Wendell Willkie and Eleanor Roosevelt served as its first honorary chairpersons. Freedom House describes itself as "a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the world." The group states "American leadership in international affairs is essential to the cause of human rights and freedom" and that this can primarily be achieved through the group's "analysis, advocacy, and action".


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