Name of code
Ethics Charter Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Originator of code
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 16 partner organisations
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
Reporters Without Borders’ “Ethics Charter” was adopted in 2014. All employees of the organization voluntarily confirm that they adhere to 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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