Ethical Communications Guidelines

Name of code

Ethical Communications Guidelines

Originator of code

United Nations (UN) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released legally non-binding Ethical Communication Guidelines for their staff that emphasize the importance of being respectful, responsive, and caring. UNHCR recognizes the impact of its communication on public opinion and aims to avoid creating stereotypes or one-dimensional narratives about refugees. The Guidelines were developed through collaboration and research.

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