Monday, January 30, 2012

Video: 60 Years Of RFE

Radio Free Europe At 60

On July 4, 1950, RFE went on the air for the first time with a broadcast to communist Czechoslovakia from a studio in New York City. Sixty years later, RFE reaches nearly 20 million people in 28 languages and 21 countries. Here's a look at our history.

Behind The Scenes at RFE: The Latest From Our "Off-Mic" Blog

A veiled Kyrgyz bride sits for a photograph. Up to three-quarters of contemporary Kyrgyz brides are betrothed through "bride kidnapping" rituals. Now the Kyrgyz parliament is considering legislation that may chip away at the practice.

Putting A Stop To Kyrgyz Bride Kidnapping

The thorough reporting of RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, Radio Azattyk, has inspired new legislation to discourage the practice of bride kidnapping. More

Pakistan -- VOA journalist Mukarram Khan Aatif who was killed in Shabqadar town in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, undated

Facebook Chat On Dangers Facing Journalists In Pakistan

RFE/RL and the Committee to Protect Journalists held a live chat on Facebook with RFE/RL's Daud Khattak and CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Bob Dietz. More

Midhat Poturovic's photograph "Violence Against Roma People"

Poturovic Wins Photography Grand Prize

An RFE/RL photographer wins plaudits for his searing photograph, "Violence Against Roma People." More

RFE Turns 60

Germany -- A broadcast from the first Radio Free Europe studio in Munich. RFE began broadcasting from Munich in May 1951.

RFE/RL Marks 60 Years Of Fighting For Freedom

60 years after its first broadcast to Czechoslovakia, RFE remains a lifeline for people living in war zones and under authoritarian rule who seek accurate and reliable news and information. More

RFE/RL: Free Media In Unfree Societies

Our Mission: RFE/RL journalists report the news in 21 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate (mission statement).

21 Countries, 28 Languages: We broadcast to 21 countries in 28 languages, including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia. With over 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 20 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world (see map).

On The Front Lines: 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 (click here for more).

Regional Expertise: RFE/RL journalists and experts are a unique source of information about many of the world's political hotspots. We also host briefings and special events in Washington, D.C. and Prague (browse RFE/RL's experts).

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