Name of code
UNHCR Guidelines on Engagement With the Media
Originator of code
United Nations (UN) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Country
International
Original language
English
Year of creation
2014
Type of code
Public institutions
Main frame of accountability
Political
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory (for employees)
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
In their Guidelines on Engagement with the Media, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has voluntarily outlined how to handle the media to effectively communicate the stories of refugees, displacement, and statelessness. Trust between UNHCR and journalists is crucial, and the organization strives to maintain this trust through openness, transparency, and accuracy in the information they provide. In addition to this general information, the text also contains references to other documents that deal with the use of media by staff and references to practical examples.
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