The U.S. Agency for Global Media is an independent federal agency overseeing public service media networks that provide unbiased news and information in countries where the press is restricted.

USAGM News

VOA statement on efforts to restrict U.S. media operations in China

March 17, 2020

The Voice of America joins with its colleagues at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post in condemning China's recent moves towards restricting U.S. media operations in China. Chinese authorities just announced moves that will curtail U.S. journalists—including those from the Voice of America—from operating inside China. Such restrictions on the free press are wrong and we stand firm in our commitment to free press operations in China and around the world. Read More

Coronavirus coverage and preparations the focus of USAGM Board meeting

March 12, 2020

Radio Free Asia condemns conviction of Vietnamese blogger and RFA contributor Truong Duy Nhat

March 9, 2020

From the CEO

USAGM’s COVID-19 response

I applaud our journalists, editors and staff for engaging their audiences and finding new and creative ways to keep people informed. But even as we continue to bring information to the people who need it most, we are also monitoring developments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff around the world.

Our Impact

RFE/RL Armenian Service’s political reporting draws audiences, prompts change in country

July 23, 2019

An RFE/RL Armenian Service report led to a pledge by the Armenian government to follow through on the promise that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian gave to residents of a local village more than two months ago. Read More

Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 1, 2020

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Celebrating USAGM's Anniversary

This week, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) marks its 20^th anniversary. On October 1, 1999, our organization, known then as the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), became an independent federal agency responsible for all U.S. government-funded civilian international media. Though the history of U.S. international broadcasting goes back to 1942, our 20^th anniversary is a significant milestone in our commitment to independent, strategic coordination of the five networks and to advancing the universal value of a free press.

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Threats to Press

Statement of RFA President on former Cambodia journalists’ appeal

Tajik authorities continue to pressure RFE/RL Dushanbe Bureau

RFE/RL condemns verdict against Ukrainian journalist Aseyev

RFE/RL presses Tajikistan to accredit journalists and cease harassment

RFE/RL Condemns Latest Azerbaijan Ruling Against Ismayilova

RFA Statement on the charges against former RFA journalists in Cambodia

Two years on, RFE/RL presses for Ukrainian journalist’s release

Entities

Our Networks

Every week, more than 350 million listeners, viewers and internet users around the world turn on, tune in and log onto U.S. international broadcasting programs. The day-to-day broadcasting activities are carried out by the individual USAGM international broadcasters.