Dear Friends,
In 2025, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) worked relentlessly to defend the right to reliable information and protect journalism worldwide. It was a year marked by a rising number of attacks on the media, a growing disrespect for international law and a worrying rise in economic fragility across the news sector — but we took action to turn the tide.
Our statistics show that RSF has made progress at a time when half the global population resides in a country where press freedom is at extreme risk.
In 2025:
749 journalists received emergency assistance — that’s 33 more than in 2024. They came from 76 countries, notably Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine, Russia and Sudan.
700 press releases exposed abuse against journalists and violations of press freedom in 140 countries and territories.
40 years of fighting for press freedom means that we can quickly adapt to ever-evolving threats, as evidenced by our first Propaganda Monitor report on the Russian disinformation and propaganda polluting the information space today.
A staff of 65 members worked throughout the year. RSF is strengthening its team to overcome increasingly complex challenges and escalating crises.
1 new bureau opened in Prague, expanding our work in Eastern Europe.
In a world where the future of press freedom is at a critical juncture and the RSF World Press Freedom Index is turning a darker red, your support is truly vital and fuels all our work. Thank you.
Together, let’s continue our work without borders, without fear and without limits — but never without you.
