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
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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