Slogan: Your Compass to the Truth

Who Are We?

Fareq is an independent, non-profit platform working on Syria established on January 2, 2024, and registered in the UK under number 15969875. It aims to combat false and misleading information. Fareq promotes the principles of verification (Fact-checking) publishing ethics, and critical thinking among the public by publishing verification reports and presenting transparent evidence and sources.

Why Fareq:

There is widespread dissemination of false and misleading information in and about Syria, making it essential to have trusted platforms to verify statements, news, and information circulated through media and social networks. Fareq was created to fill this gap by providing reliable and prompt fact-checking, helping the public distinguish truth from disinformation or misinformation.

Mission:

Fareq is an independent platform that verifies news and information circulated in and about Syria. It works to combat media disinformation and misinformation  and raise public awareness by delivering accurate and reliable content.

We achieve this by:

• Verifying news and information from public figures, media, and social networks, and publishing results clearly and transparently.
  
  
• Combating media disinformation using scientific and professional verification methods to uncover false and misleading claims.
  
  
• Promoting transparency and media accountability by correcting errors and publishing clarifications about false news.
  
  
• Empowering the public to distinguish between accurate and misleading news and make fact-based decisions.
  
  
• Raising awareness and training through running workshops and campaigns for journalists and the public to promote a fact-checking culture.
  
  
• Collaborating with media institutions and civil society organisations to promote responsible journalistic practices.

We are committed to independence, transparency, and professionalism, and we reject conditional funding or political interference to ensure credibility and integrity in providing information to the public.