State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen
A new IFCN report finds fact-checking organizations cut staff and relied more heavily on grants as financial pressure mounted
April 6, 2026
International Fact-Checking Day
April 2 is International Fact-Checking Day, a global celebration of truth and accuracy. At the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), we honor fact-checkers everywhere who combat misinformation and help protect society. Supporting facts isn’t just a job for professionals; it’s a responsibility we all share. By choosing credible sources, we strengthen public conversations. Because #FactsMatter in creating a more informed and resilient society—not just on #FactcheckingDay, but every day.
The IFCN launched International Fact-Checking Day in 2016 to celebrate the vital work of fact-checkers worldwide and has marked it annually since.
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In the news
Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn’t help their finances
A survey of accredited fact-checking organizations worldwide found layoffs rose, coverage narrowed and reliance on single funders remained high
April 6, 2026
Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find
AI-generated content, hallucinating chatbots and shrinking newsrooms are degrading the information environment
April 3, 2026
Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN
The free webinar is a gift to journalists and the global fact-checking community in honor of International Fact-Checking Day
April 2, 2025