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Supporting Media Freedom
RFE/RL journalists work in some of the world’s most challenging media environments, at great personal risk.
Championing Free Expression. Undaunted by Pressure. Delivering the Facts.
RFE/RL’s mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive.
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People reached every week by RFE/RL’s coverage
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Languages including Persian, Russian, Ukrainian, and more
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Countries across Eastern Europe, the Near East, and Central Asia
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Where We Work
RFE/RL reports in 24 languages to 18 countries, reaching more than 44 million people every week.
Iran
Reaching 6.5 million Iranians inside the country each week – 10% of the adult population – RFE/RL’s Persian-language service, Radio Farda, is a trusted source for an audience hungry for unbiased reporting.
Russia
RFE/RL’s programming for Russia is a multi-platform lifeline of uncensored news, serving as an essential counterweight to Kremlin propaganda for audiences in Russia and beyond.
Ukraine
RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service is a trusted, award-winning outlet with a growing audience in Ukraine that provides comprehensive coverage of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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