Ethics Charter

Name of code

Ethics Charter

Originator of code

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

2014

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Reporters Without Borders’ Ethics Charter was adopted in 2014. All employees of the organization voluntarily confirm that they adhere to the ethical principles. Their mission is based on various declarations, such as Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The charter states that Reporters Without Borders defends and promotes freedom of information, is independent of political and economic influences and acts in accordance with journalistic ethics.

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