Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists

Name of code

Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists

Originator of code

International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

2019

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

Abstract

The Global Charter of Ethics for Journalists by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), adopted in 2019, complements the IFJ Declaration of Principles on the Conduct of Journalists (Bordeaux Declaration). It is based on international law, particularly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Charter consists of 16 articles and a preamble, which sets the foundation for the journalist’s mission, stating that access to information and ideas is a universal right. The first duty of journalists is to respect the facts and the public’s right to the truth, while also upholding the principles of freedom and honest communication of information.

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