Al Jazeera Code of Ethics

Name of code

Al Jazeera Code of Ethics

Originator of code

Al Jazeera

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Al Jazeera is an international news organization that provides comprehensive coverage of global events, with a particular focus on the Middle East, operating in multiple languages, including Arabic and English. This Code of Ethics guides their actions and ensures a commitment to journalistic values. It emphasizes important principles such as honesty, courage, fairness, transparency, independence, credibility, and diversity. Moreover, they aim to treat their audience with respect and consider the feelings of victims, prioritizing individual privacy and public decency.

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