Freedom House / Center for Emerging Democracies Fellowship

Founded in 1941, Freedom House was the first American organization to champion the advancement of freedom globally. Freedom House’s core conviction is that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people; the rule of law prevails; and freedoms of expression, association, and belief, as well as respect for the rights of women, minority communities, and historically marginalized groups, are guaranteed. Working as an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world, Freedom House is notable for its nonpartisan character and commitment to maintaining support for its mission among members of both major US political parties.

Freedom House's programs support human rights and democracy advocates in their efforts to promote open government, defend human rights, strengthen civil society and facilitate the free flow of information and ideas. Freedom House primarily assists through grant-giving, emergency support, capacity-building programming, trainings, international exchange programs, and networking activities.

Freedom House / Center for Emerging Democracies Fellowship was the cornerstone of the partnership between Freedom House and the Center for Emerging Democracies at the University of Michigan aimed at integrating academic knowledge and the practice of supporting democracy across the world.