RFE/RL's mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive. RFE/RL reports the facts undaunted by pressure. RFE/RL reports in 27 languages to 23 countries reaching more than 47.4 million people every week. With 1,300 staff at its broadcast center in prague, czech republic and more than 20 bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world, filling an essential market GAP in many countries where a free press is banned by the government or not YET fully established. RFE/RL journalists are on the front lines in the fight for media freedom in their countries and often face great risks to do their jobs.