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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. RFE/RL reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.
RFE/RL is registered with the IRS as a private, nonprofit Sec. 501(c)3 corporation, and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Congress through the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) as a private grantee. All major policy determinations governing RFE/RL operations are made by RFE/RL's Board of Directors. RFE/RL's editorial independence is protected by U.S. law.
We rely on our networks of local reporters to provide accurate news and information in 27 languages and 23 countries.
RFE/RL also reaches Russian-speaking audiences in 30 countries (12 beyond the RFE/RL region) and globally via the Current Time digital television network.
With over 700 full-time journalists, 1,300 freelancers, and 21 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world.?
Our journalists are on the front lines in the fight for media freedom in their countries and often put themselves at great risk to do their jobs.
RFE/RL journalists and experts are a unique source of information about many of the world's political hot spots. We also host briefings and special events in Washington, D.C., and Prague.