Established more than 80 years ago on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people, Freedom House is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to defend and expand freedom globally to help secure a world where all are free. Around the world, repressive regimes are preventing billions of people from exercising their fundamental rights. We identify and analyze threats to freedom, mobilize decision makers to respond to those threats and seize opportunities for progress, and support activists and organizations working to defend and expand freedom. We are dedicated to ensuring that the United States serves as a positive model of democratic practice at home and a consistent champion of freedom globally. By gathering authoritative data and leveraging our global networks, Freedom House is an unwavering beacon in protecting human rights and promoting democratic governance.
All Freedom House employees possess a deep and unwavering commitment to nonpartisanship, with a sustained dedication to the mission of Freedom House. We have a strong work ethic and a keen desire for both personal and professional development. The team is also dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Freedom House’s Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) provides rapid response funding and other support to human rights defenders (HRDs), civil society organizations (CSOs) that are under threat, or attack because of their work to promote and protect human rights, LGBTQI+ activists and organizations, non-traditional advocates (NTAs), and survivors of religious persecution on the basis of belief and non-belief.
The Regional Specialist will support the work of Freedom House EAP by providing emergency assistanceto at-risk human rights defenders (HRDs), civil society organizations (CSOs), LGBTQI+ activists and organizations, non-traditional advocates (NTAs), and survivors of religious persecution on the basis of belief and non-belief in the Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa region through the maintenance of regional networks, robust vetting of cases, strategic outreach, and overall support for programmatic needs for the broader emergency assistance program.
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Requisition Number: 1471