Name of code
Ethical Reporting Guidelines
Originator of code
United Nations (UN) - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Country
International
Original language
English
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Public institutions
Main frame of accountability
Public
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has established voluntary Ethical Reporting Guidelines for reporting on children and young people. These Guidelines for all journalists aim to protect the dignity and rights of children while reporting on their issues. The principles outlined in the Guidelines emphasize the importance of respecting each child’s privacy and confidentiality, giving them a voice and involving them in decisions that affect them while ensuring their protection from harm and retaliation.
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