Our Five Core Principles of Ethical Journalism and Aims, Objectives and Activities

Name of code

Our Five Core Principles of Ethical Journalism and Aims, Objectives and Activities

Originator of code

Ethical Journalism Network (EJN)

Country

International

Original language

English

Year of creation

N/A

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 Ethical Journalism Network (EJN) is a UK-based non-profit network of international media professionals. It aims to strengthen journalism and promote ethical standards in media through education, training and research. Their Five Core Principles of Ethical Journalism are truth and accuracy, independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity, as well as accountability. All EJN members voluntarily share these values.

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